Katie Edwards
Lake Charles,LA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advantage Medical Professionals
Lafayette, LA
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient care during med/surg assignments at Iberia Medical Center. Supported nursing teams with multiple float pool assignments at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Provided essential nursing services to ensure patient comfort and safety.
RN Staff Nurse
CHRISTUS Health
Lake Charles, LA
12.2018 - 11.2022
- Assisted in providing care for patients in cardiac unit. Supported treatment for various cardiac conditions including congestive heart failure, STEMI, post-CABG, and arrhythmias. Administered medications and maintained intravenous drips during pre and post cardiac catheterizations.
ADON
LANDMARK OF LAKE CHARLES
Lake Charles, LA
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Coordinated scheduling and support for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to maintain adequate staffing levels. Assisted with management of facility medical inventory and supply ordering. Participated in daily weight program operations.
LVN Charge Nurse
Larkspur Continuing Care
Lufkin, TX
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Responsible for nursing care of 30+ residents including medication administration, care of diabetic patients, wound treatments, IV therapy, g-tube and catheter care, and education of patients and family members.
Charge Nurse
Regent Care Center
League City, TX
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Responsible for nursing care of 25 residents including medication administration, care of diabetic patients, IV therapy, g-tube and catheter care, and education of patients and family members.
Charge Nurse
Friendswood Health Care
Friendswood, TX
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for care of 30 residents, medication administration, wound care, treatments, IV therapy, g-tube care, catheter care, and delegation to UAP.
LVN Charge Nurse
Lufkin State Supported Living Center
Lufkin, TX
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Provided nursing care for 22 individuals, including medication administration of both scheduled drugs and prn medications using the six rights, head to toe assessment and documentation, suctioning and trach care, G-tube care, catheterizations, wound care, and establishing rapport with patients and family members.
Home Health LVN
A Compassionate Home Health
Lufkin, Texas
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Administered medication and monitored patient vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance with regulations.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records using electronic health systems.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Education
Associate - RN
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX05.2018
Nursing - undefined
Angelina College
01.2014
Nursing - undefined
Stephen F. Austin State University
01.2013
Skills
- Coordinating care with physicians
- Patient and family education
- Wound care
- IV initiation and maintenance
- Time management
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
Certification
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advantage Medical Professionals
11.2022 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
CHRISTUS Health
12.2018 - 11.2022
ADON
LANDMARK OF LAKE CHARLES
06.2018 - 12.2018
LVN Charge Nurse
Larkspur Continuing Care
05.2017 - 10.2017
Charge Nurse
Regent Care Center
12.2016 - 04.2017
Charge Nurse
Friendswood Health Care
07.2016 - 01.2017
LVN Charge Nurse
Lufkin State Supported Living Center
02.2016 - 06.2016
Home Health LVN
A Compassionate Home Health
12.2015 - 04.2016
Associate - RN
Angelina College
Nursing - undefined
Angelina College
Nursing - undefined
Stephen F. Austin State University