Katie Freeman
Staunton,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Med/Surg Registered Nurse skilled in providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Internal Traveler Medical-Surgical
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Charlottesville, Virginia
01.2025 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized patient environment for optimal care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Medical-Surgical RN Internal Traveler
UVA
Charlottesville, VA
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Medical-Surgical RN Internal Traveler
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Charlottesville, VA
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Traveler
Aya Healthcare/UVA
Charlottesville , VA
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patientl]
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Harrisonburg, VA
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA09.2020
Health Science Certificate -
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA09.2020
Associate of Arts - General Education
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC05.2007
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC05.2007
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Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Medication and IV Administration
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Documenting Vitals
- Culturally Sensitive
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Emotional Awareness
- Patient Care
- IV placement
- Central lines
- Telemetry
- Wound Care
- Straight in and out caths
- Inserting Foley catheters and care
- Aseptic technique
- Basic Life Support certification
- Epic Charting
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Examination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Direct Patient Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- First Aid
- Infection Control
- Infection Control Procedures
Timeline
RN Internal Traveler Medical-Surgical
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Medical-Surgical RN Internal Traveler
UVA
03.2024 - 12.2024
Medical-Surgical RN Internal Traveler
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
12.2023 - 03.2024
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Traveler
Aya Healthcare/UVA
12.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
Health Science Certificate -
Lord Fairfax Community College
Associate of Arts - General Education
Craven Community College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Craven Community College
BLS CERTIFIED