Katie Joraanstad
Maddock
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Care Leader with extensive experience at Sanford Children's Hospital, excelling in pediatric patient care and family communication. Proven ability to lead a team of PICU nurses, ensuring optimal coverage and patient safety. Skilled in critical patient care fostering a compassionate environment while achieving exceptional health outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Care Leader (Charge Nurse)
Sanford Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2026
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Scheduled and coordinated nurse team of 30 nurses, shaping shift schedules to maintain optimal coverage.
- Reviewed and signed off 30 employees' timecards every 2 weeks.
- Performed conflict resolution between patients and families when necessary.
- Served as the leader of an 8 bed pediatric ICU remaining calm and providing help and resources to bedside nurses during high intensity situations to maintain patient safety
Pediatric ICU Nurse
Sanford Children's Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Provided comprehensive, compassionate care for critically ill children ages 0-18 years to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oriented new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Utilized advanced life saving techniques and monitored vital signs to detect changes in patient condition.
- Educated families on treatment processes, medication management, and disease pathology.
- Maintained and operated complex medical equipment to support patient care.
- Promoted a safe and healing environment for patients and families through compassionate care.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05-2017
Skills
- Pediatric patient care
- Family communication
- Ventilator management
- Medication administration
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
CCRN-Pediatric (AACN)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
NIHSS
Timeline
Clinical Care Leader (Charge Nurse)
Sanford Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2026
Pediatric ICU Nurse
Sanford Children's Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University