Katie Huitron
Evans,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience at Doctors Hospital, showcasing expertise in burn, critical, and pediatric care. Fluent in Spanish, excelling in patient education and advocacy, and adept in multiple certifications. Proven leadership in enhancing patient outcomes and reducing readmissions through effective care coordination and compassionate service. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Burn ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital
09.2018 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely to adult and pediatric patients according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care, burn care, and rehabilitation.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on Burn ICU step down unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Demonstrated adaptability by floating to other departments when needed to provide coverage for staff shortages or increased acuity levels.
- Served as an advocate for pediatric patients'' rights while respecting cultural diversity within the critical care environment.
- Prioritized patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols, safe medication administration practices, and evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of hospital-acquired complications.
- Optimized resource utilization by coordinating with ancillary staff on equipment availability, room readiness, and staffing levels during high census periods.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and providing emotional support during difficult situations.
- Decreased medication errors through vigilance in medication administration, verification processes, and timely documentation updates.
- Conducted thorough handoff reports during shift changes to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Delivered high-quality patient education materials, empowering families to make informed decisions about their child''s healthcare plan.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively participating in team-building activities and fostering open communication among colleagues.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive nursing care tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced complications from invasive procedures through meticulous monitoring and prompt intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by skillfully assessing, diagnosing, and treating critically ill pediatric patients.
- Maintained current knowledge of pediatric critical care nursing best practices through continuing education, professional conferences, and peer-reviewed literature.
- Expedited recovery times by implementing appropriate interventions based on continuous assessment of vital signs and symptoms.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between hospital departments or facilities for optimal continuity of care during transfers or discharges.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to pediatric patients.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in pediatric critical care units.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Master of Science - FNP
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12.2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC05.2018
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Licensed RN
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) certification
Medication and IV administration
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Documentation and Charting
Patient Assessment
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Patient Care
Wound Care
Burn Care
Compassion and Empathy
Patient Monitoring
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Care Planning
Patient Management
Care Plan Development
Professional Bedside Manner
Physical assessments
Patient care planning
Patient Evaluation
Telemetry monitoring
Family Education
Taking vitals
Critical Care
Precepting
Tracheostomy Care
Medication Distribution
Nursing staff leadership
Patient Discharge
Lab result interpretation
Team Coordination
EMR Systems
Performing EKGs
Complex Problem-Solving
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Intake and discharge
Emergency Response
Maintaining privacy
Relationship Building
Vaccine administration
Chart updating
Diabetes management
Insulin medication assistance
EMR / EHR
High level of autonomy
Procedure preparations
Chronic Disease Management
ADL Assistance
Personal care needs
Diabetes and nutrition education
Chest pain management
Emergency Procedures
Treatment Planning
Emotional awareness
Data Collection
HIPAA Education
Emotional Intelligence
Cardiac Care
Acute care expertise
Hospice and palliative care
Oxygen saturation standards
Mobility Assistance
Removing sutures
Palliative care awareness
Feeding pumps understanding
Managing deadlines
Preventive health
Seizure Management
Feeding Assistance
At-risk patient care
Family advocacy
Mental Health Nursing
Meditech use
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Nomination in 2023
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ABLS- Advanced Burn Life Support
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2021
Burn ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Master of Science - FNP
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aiken Technical College
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ABLS- Advanced Burn Life Support
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