Katie Gaskins
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with 2+ years of experience in a critical care setting, within 15-18 patient bed units. Proficient in providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare providers, physicians, and staff at all levels to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, while fostering a cohesive and efficient healthcare environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton Medical Center
Austin, TX, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Respond promptly and effectively to patient deterioration during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and actively participate in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols during code blue response events.
- Perform critical care management of central lines, arterial lines, and Swan-Ganz catheters.
- Manage patient airway and respiratory support including intubated/trached and mechanically ventilated patients.
- Initiate patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps and accurately administer controlled substances, ensuring appropriate documentation and waste disposal per hospital policy.
- Administer and titrate IV infusions including vasopressors, vasodilators, sedation, analgesia, antiarrhythmics, and insulin drips.
- Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes according to facility policies and legal requirements.
- Additional floating experience: CVICU, Med IMC, CVIMC, Tele, Oncology.
- Precepted in SICU for 1 year, and initiated precepting in MICU after 6 months on the unit.
- Charting experience with the electronic health record system (EHR) Cerner; IV pump proficiency with Plum Infusion IV pump.
Intern Program Participant
Kindred Hospice
Spanish Fort, AL
05.2018 - 08.2018
Intern Program Participant
USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital
Mobile, AL
05.2017 - 08.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL05.2023
Certification
- Multi-State License #1-195222 Exp. 12-31-2027
- ACLS Exp. 08-31-2027
- BLS Exp. 12-31-2026
- NIH Stroke Scale Completed 02-25-2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Intern Program Participant
Kindred Hospice
05.2018 - 08.2018
Intern Program Participant
USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University at Montgomery
Awards
Healthcare Provider of the Month Award, 4S SICU Night Shift
10/2024