Katie Larkin
Summary
Highly motivated, dedicated, and well-qualified medical-surgical nurse with expertise in patient care, infection control, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in educating and advocating for patients to optimize health outcomes. Expertise in providing empathetic patient care that centers upon and maintains the nursing code of ethics. Well versed in the ability to manage multiple patient needs and care priorities under pressuring circumstances. Committed to consistent driving of innovation and the fostering of top-quality care for all.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/General Care
Mayo Clinic
08.2022 - Current
- Proficient in caring for pancreatic, stomach, liver and appendiceal cancer patients
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections.
- Management of continuous IV medications such as heparin, insulin, epidural, PCA drips/pumps.
- Care and management of both surgical and wound devices (JP Drain, Ostomy, Ileostomy, Nephrostomy Tube, Wound Vac, Female/Male internal and external catheter)
- Maintenance of confidential, accurate and dependable documentation in EPIC system; reflecting strict record keeping standards.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Accurate reporting of patient status with incorporation of SBAR nursing model
- Collection of blood and lab specimens; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Providence of education training and preceptorship to RNs on best practices and policies
- Participating in professional activities and continuing education to enhance leadership skillset
- Delegation of tasks to nursing and non-nursing support staff
- Effective facilitation of admission and discharge process
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self management, prevention and wellness.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing ongoing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Viterbo University
La Crosse, United States05.2022
Skills
- Workflow and Patient Management
- IV infusions and Lab Draws
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Colostomy/Ileostomy Management
- Surgical Drain Care
- Catheter Care
- Wound Management
- NGT insertion and Removals
- Diabetes Management
- PCA/Epidural/Insulin Pump Administration
- Preceptor and Mentor
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - January, 2026
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - April, 2025
Accomplishments
Unit Coordinating Council (UCC) - Co-Chair
Surgical Specialty Nursing Practice and Improvement Committee (SSNPI)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/General Care
Mayo Clinic
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Viterbo University
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