Katie Frahm
Duluth,MN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Ambulatory Care, Long Term Care, and Short Term Rehabilitation environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently collaborates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health - Lakewalk Clinic
10.2020 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based interventions for the prevention and management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure.
- Provided support to fellow nursing staff through mentorship and sharing clinical expertise, fostering a positive work environment.
- Advocated for patients'' needs by actively participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring their voices were heard and incorporated into treatment decisions.
- Facilitated patient education sessions on topics such as disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications, promoting self-care strategies for improved health outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, contributing to a supportive healing environment.
- Promoted continuity of care by collaborating with primary care providers to ensure seamless transitions between healthcare settings.
- Delivered compassionate care to diverse populations, demonstrating cultural competence and sensitivity to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to manage acute exacerbations of chronic illnesses while minimizing hospitalization risk for ambulatory patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Ecumen Lakeshore
09.2015 - 10.2020
- Delivered outstanding direct patient care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting system (Point Click Care).
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 10 patients daily.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Delivered outstanding care to residents in a short term rehabilitation and long-term care setting with various diagnoses. Managed care of patients with acute/chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to residents and monitored responses.
- Observed and reported change in resident condition as appropriate.
- Updated patient charts using Point Click Care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN11 2014
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Short Term Rehabilitation
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Medication Administration
- Team Player
- EMR / EHR
- Acute/Chronic Disease Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient-focused Care
- Lactation Counseling Training
- Advanced Care Planning Training
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Additional Information
Professional Reference
Katlynn Nelson
Phone Number: 507-402-5632
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health - Lakewalk Clinic
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ecumen Lakeshore
09.2015 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center
03.2015 - 09.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
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