Katie Deck
Howell
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 10 years of pediatric nursing experience, including more than 9 years at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and current ambulatory pediatric telephone triage experience. Former Michigan Medicine nurse with extensive experience in patient assessment, telephone triage, patient and family education, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in EPIC/MiChart documentation and committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while building trusting relationships with patients and families. Eligible for University reinstatement and prepared to transition seamlessly back to Michigan Medicine.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Triage
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group
Genoa
02.2026 - Current
- Independently perform comprehensive telephone assessment and triage using evidence-based nursing protocols.
- Manage high-volume EPIC/MiChart inbasket communications, including telephone encounters, patient portal messages, medication refills, test results, referrals, prior authorizations, and provider-directed follow-up while ensuring timely, accurate documentation and continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on asthma, allergies, medications, treatment plans, and preventative care to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Monitored changes in patient condition and collaborated with providers to create tailored plans of care.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, behavioral health, nutrition, specialists, and community resources to ensure continuity of care.
- Perform medication reconciliation and identify preventative and chronic disease management needs.
- Acted as clinical resource for office staff and contributed to meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
Registered Nurse - 11 West Pediatric Unit
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Ann Arbor
04.2016 - 08.2025
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients with acute and chronic medical conditions in a nationally recognized academic medical center.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, medication administration, patient monitoring, and implementation of individualized nursing care plans.
- Educated patients and families regarding diagnoses, including asthma and allergies, medications, procedures, discharge instructions, and ongoing treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Coordinated patient care transitions and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care and optimize patient outcomes.
- Served as a patient advocate while supporting family centered care principles.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation using EPIC/MiChart.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking, prioritization, and adaptability in a fast-paced pediatric environment.
- Oriented new staff and supported unit quality and safety initiatives to foster a culture of excellence and enhance team effectiveness.
Nursing Assistant
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Ann Arbor
12.2014 - 04.2016
- Assisted pediatric patients with activities of daily living and direct patient care needs.
- Supported nursing staff with procedures, patient monitoring, and documentation.
- Enhanced family-centered care by ensuring a welcoming and safe atmosphere for patients and families.
Home Health Aide
BrightStar Care
Brighton
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Delivered in-home care for elderly and chronically ill patients.
- Assisted with mobility, hygiene, meals, and safety needs.
- Reported patient status changes and followed individualized care plans.
Enlisted Soldier - Logistics
Michigan Army National Guard
08.2006 - 03.2014
- Coordinated logistical and medical operations under high-pressure conditions.
- Trained personnel in emergency response and advanced first aid protocols.
- Earned recognition for effective leadership, collaboration, and commitment to service.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MichiganSkills
- Ambulatory Telephone Triage
- Patient and Family Education
- Asthma & Allergy Education
- Disease & Symptom Management
- Assessment & Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Inbasket Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- EPIC / MiChart
- Electronic Medical Record Documentation
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of Michigan (Active and Unencumbered)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
MICHIGAN MEDICINE EXPERIENCE
- Former Michigan Medicine Registered Nurse, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital (20162025)
- Eligible for University Reinstatement
- Extensive experience with EPIC/MiChart and Michigan Medicine clinical workflows
- Strong understanding of Michigan Medicine culture, standards of excellence, and family-centered pediatric care
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Triage
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse - 11 West Pediatric Unit
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
04.2016 - 08.2025
Nursing Assistant
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
12.2014 - 04.2016
Home Health Aide
BrightStar Care
08.2014 - 01.2015
Enlisted Soldier - Logistics
Michigan Army National Guard
08.2006 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Eastern Michigan University