Katie Kidwell
Stamping Ground,KY
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with strong clinical training and hands-on experience gained through nursing school rotations and employment as a Nurse Extern. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to providing safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care while building strong relationships with patients and families. Eager to contribute clinical knowledge, strong communication skills, and a dedication to excellence in a professional healthcare setting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Med Surg Telemetry
CHI St. Joseph Hospital
Lexington, KY
03.2024 - Current
- Administered patient care tasks, including vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene support.
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring comfort during recovery.
- Mentored new Patient Care Technicians on best practices for patient safety and communication skills.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of medical supplies, ensuring availability for patient needs at all times.
Nurse Extern
CHI St. Joseph Hospital
Lexington, KY
12.2024 - 05.2026
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning under nurse supervision.
- Administered medications and performed routine procedures with attention to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
SERVICE ASSOCIATE II
Stock Yards Bank & Trust
Georgetown
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Process customer transactions on the teller line, keeping cash drawer within limits and balances, perform account maintenance such as contact information updates, open and close DDA and SAV accounts, CODs, Safety Deposit Boxes, and assist with quarterly audit duties.
TELLER, HEAD TELLER, CSR
United Bank And Trust
Georgetown, KY
04.2012 - 10.2017
- I was hired as a teller and performed basic teller duties for the first year of my employment while serving as backup head teller. I became head teller when a position became available and additional duties included balancing our branch cash vault, balancing our ATM, auditing teller drawers, balancing branch capture each morning, and ordering our currency from the federal reserve. I cross trained as CSR during this time and took a position when one became available. The duties I assumed upon taking that position were account maintenance, account opening, IRA opening, closing, contributions, and distributions, as well as teller work.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
BCTC
Lexington, KY05-2026
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient observation
- BLS Certification
- Infection control standards
- Basic nursing care
- Electronic charting
- Adaptable
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Time Management
Timeline
Nurse Extern
CHI St. Joseph Hospital
12.2024 - 05.2026
Patient Care Technician, Med Surg Telemetry
CHI St. Joseph Hospital
03.2024 - Current
SERVICE ASSOCIATE II
Stock Yards Bank & Trust
08.2021 - 03.2024
TELLER, HEAD TELLER, CSR
United Bank And Trust
04.2012 - 10.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
BCTC