KATIE KOLOSOVSKY
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Compassionate, motivated, comprehensively-trained oncology and abortion care nurse with 15
years multidisciplinary experience seeking new opportunities for professional growth and patient
advocacy. I thrive in fast-paced clinical environments where patient care comes first and staff are
passionate about what they do.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Registered Nurse/Relief Charge RN
University of New Mexico Hospital
08.2012 - Current
- Completed extensive specialty training regarding the care and management of acute hematology/oncology allo and autologous stem cell transplant patients.
- Safely administered complex chemotherapy/biotherapy/immunotherapy and stem cell transplant regimens.
- Assisted with bone marrow biopsy procedures as well as paracentesis/thoracentesis setup
- Coordinated with research nurses to provide appropriate monitoring and documentation for patients involved in clinical research trials
- Participated in adapting unit protocols for neutropenia and sepsis to the highest professional standards
- Developed an extensive leukemia teaching tool for newly diagnosed hematological cancer patients
- Frequently assumed supervisory role as Relief Charge Nurse when needed: responsible for organizing unit staffing, overseeing patient care by floor nurses, responding to code situations throughout all adult patient care areas, performing narcotic inventories and resolving conflict for staff, patients, and family members
- Provided dignified end-of-life care in accordance with patient directives
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Va Medical Center-New Mexico
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Cared for 6-7 medical-surgical patients of varying acuity levels on a busy post-surgical care, providing meticulous wound and drain care and responding appropriately to clinical changes as needed
- Obtained and interpreted EKG and telemetry readings, strong communication with interdisciplinary team regarding fluctuations in patient acuity.
- Assisted other nurses with phlebotomy and other patient care needs when short-staffed
- Assisted with staffing shortages on a range of other floors as needed
Travel Oncology Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after evaluating physician orders.
- Provided wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management to patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Safely administered chemotherapy/biotherapy as ordered, provided close monitoring for oncologic emergencies or adverse reactions.
Surgical Technician
Holy Cross Hospital
04.2004 - 11.2007
- Completed on-the-job training to assist in a broad spectrum of surgical procedures from endoscopy to total joint replacements, with main focus on orthopedic and general surgeries.
- Created safe operating environments for both invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing in the lab.
- Pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle counts were performed and documented.
- Developed meticulous sterile technique, a skill I have used extensively working with profoundly neutropenic patients and managing central lines
Certification
Current NM/Compact RN licensure.
Current ACLS/BLS certification and arrhythmia competency.
Current chemotherapy/biotherapy certification.
Currently in the process of renewing Oncology Certified Nurse certification.
Current CITI Biomedical Research Investigator certification
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Va Medical Center-New Mexico
03.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Oncology Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Oncology Registered Nurse/Relief Charge RN
University of New Mexico Hospital
08.2012 - Current
Surgical Technician
Holy Cross Hospital
04.2004 - 11.2007
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