Katie Larkin
Rochester,United States
Summary
Highly motivated, dedicated, and well-qualified registered 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
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital Campus
Rochester, MN
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Columbia St Marys
Mequon, WI
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Central Care
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, United States
08.2022 - 05.2024
- 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 and support.
- 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 (P Drain, Ostomy, Ileostomy, Nephrostomy Tube, Wound Vac, Catheter)
- Collection of blood and lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Effective facilitation of admission and discharge process
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self management, prevention and wellness.
- Surgical Specialty Nursing Practice and Improvement Committee (SSNPI)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Viterbo University
La Crosse, United States05.2022
Skills
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Patient Evaluation
- Clinical Teamwork
- Emergency response
- Chronic Illness Care
- Critical Thinking
- IV therapy, Infusions, and Lab Draws
- Patient Education
- Wound Care and Maintenance
- Time Management
- PCA/Epidural/Insulin Pump Administration
- Surgical Drain Cares
- Preceptor and Mentor
Certification
Registered Nurse License, 01/26
Accomplishments
- Unit Coordinating Council (UCC) Co-Chair
- Surgical Specialty Nursing Practice and Improvement Committee (SSNPI)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital Campus
09.2025 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse
Ascension Columbia St Marys
06.2024 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Central Care
Mayo Clinic
08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Viterbo University