Katie Harris
Charleston,South Carolina
Summary
Experienced Critical Care Nurse with a strong foundation in high-acuity patient management, complex clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration, seeking to transition into the organ donation field. Demonstrates expertise in physiologic optimization, rapid assessment, and family-centered communication within time-sensitive environments. Committed to ethical practice, regulatory compliance, and compassionate support of patients and families during end-of-life care, with a strong interest in advancing organ donation and transplantation outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity and individual needs.
- Precepted and mentored newly hired nurses, providing education, demonstrations, and feedback throughout orientation.
- Managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication.
- Committed to ongoing professional development through competency programs, simulation training, and staying current on nursing best practices and healthcare trends.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting clinical data to support patient care goals.
- Promoted a culture of safety through participation in quality improvement initiatives and advocacy for best practices.
- Patient care for individuals undergoing organ donation evaluation and procedures.
- Served as the head of the unit-based shared governance board to enhance nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale by addressing unit-specific challenges collaboratively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2023
Minor - Psychology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2023
Skills
- Resolves complex clinical, logistical, and regulatory issues through critical analysis and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Education for patients and families on care plans, procedures, and available resources with sensitivity to emotional and cultural needs
- Comprehensive medical record review and clinical assessment
- Collaborative teamwork with hospital staff, physicians, and leadership
- Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks to ensure timely, safe, and compliant patient care
- Adaptability in fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environments
- Hospital-based education and staff development support
- Professional conduct and relationship-building in high-stress environments
- Donor management protocols, bedside monitoring, and lab interpretation
- Participation in process improvement, case reviews, and research initiatives
Certification
- Registered Nurse II: South Carolina
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Ultrasound Guided PIV Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Minor - Psychology
East Carolina University