Katherine M. Cerda
Rochester,MN
Summary
Registered nurse with track record of enhancing learning experiences and fostering professional growth. Known for collaborative efforts and achieving positive outcomes in dynamic healthcare environments. Recognized for precepting efforts, effective team leadership, and ensuring adaptability and reliability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Supplemental
Creative Care Resources
Mendota Heights, MN
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored and enforced compliance with healthcare regulations to uphold safety standards and infection control protocols.
- Conducted thorough audits of medical charts of 30 clients to verify accurate administration of medications and treatments.
- Managed safe destruction and disposal of expired medications to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new staff on critical medical skills, ensuring proficiency in blood glucose testing, growth hormone injections, vital signs assessment, nebulizer treatments, and EpiPen usage.
Registered Nurse, Radiology PACU
Mayo Clinic
St. Mary's Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
07.2021 - Current
- Evaluated and assessed patient's status in-tandem with care team through physical assessment, vital signs, relevant labs, and exam results
- Implemented effective time management when providing bedside nursing cares, administering medications, and completing charting in an accurate and concise manner
- Demonstrated patient-centered care when providing education for patients and co-learners for post-surgery home cares including wound care, surgical drain management, and subcutaneous injections
- Delegated tasks and communicated amongst care teams, nursing roles, and administrated personnel in a collaborative and effective manner
- Provided leadership to nursing students by providing feedback and promoting an engaging and positive learning environment for hands-on skills and patient cares
Respite Coordinator
Creative Care Resources
Mendota Heights, MN
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Contributed and reinforced team-oriented approach in providing person-centered direct care to children with autism and other various diagnoses
- Acted as liaison between case manager and families, facilitated new client onboarding process
- Provided excellent customer service and communication to families and case managers, addressing concerns and feedback
- Responsible for training new employees in how to provide accurate documentation in daily updates and medical-related information
- Trained employees on how to interact with clients using positive support strategies, redirection techniques, and sensory intervention
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN
Saint Paul, MN05-2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EXERCISE SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT THOMAS
Saint Paul, MN05-2015
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment and problem solving
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical expertise
- Teaching strategies
- Quality and performance improvement
- Continuing education
- Learning management systems
- Mentoring proficiency
- Nursing staff leadership
- Education and mentorship
Unit and Committee Involvement
- Team Lead - Expanded Team Lead/Charge Nurse Relief
- Established preceptor for new Radiology PACU nursing staff
- Established mentor for Mayo Clinic employees
- Active Staffing and Scheduling member in Radiology
- Active Student Advisory Board member for 1,000 Dreams Fund for 2025-2026
- Pre/Post Surgical Services Practice Committee member in Radiology, having a strong focus of improving patient education resources, maintaining compliance with policies and procedures
- Chair of Sunshine Committee, Radiology
- Coordinating Council member
- Member of Greater Leadership Opportunities for Women, Mayo Clinic
- Pre-Procedure Arrival Calls nurse, responsible for reviewing chart information and updating as necessary and providing patient education to ensure a safer procedure experience
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses Nominee, 2025
- Received the Excellence in Clinical Performance Award from University of Northwestern Nursing Program
- Received Excellence Award from Western Governors University during MSN program
Certification
- Registered Nurse- MN Board of Nursing
- Public Health Nurse- MN Board of Nursing
- Quality Assurance: Bronze Quality Essentials Certification
- Basic Life Support/CPR + AED - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support/CPR + AED Course Instructor - American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Supplemental
Creative Care Resources
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Radiology PACU
Mayo Clinic
09.2022 - Current
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
07.2021 - Current
Respite Coordinator
Creative Care Resources
07.2016 - 06.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EXERCISE SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT THOMAS
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University