Katie Manning
Tiffin
Summary
Committed and friendly Registered Nurse with 20+ years of healthcare experience including pediatric through geriatric patient populations, who is eager to provide exceptional and extraordinary care to chronically and critically ill patients. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
04.2023
Staff Nurse
Iowa Methodist West
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
Staff Nurse
Ottumwa Regional Medical Center
- 08.2023
Travel Nurse
Genesis East Davenport
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Provided care to patients with mobility issues offering to transport to medical appointments and assisting with medical tests.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
- Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
- Utilized advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat varied illnesses and injuries.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Travel Nurse
Iowa Methodist North
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
Travel Nurse
Mercy One Medical Center Des Moines
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Expedited the admission process for incoming patients by swiftly assessing their needs and assigning them to appropriate units.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
04.2020 - 06.2021
Education
High School Diploma, CNA Certification -
Iowa Valley High School
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Kirkwood Community College
12.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification -
Hamilton College
12.2006
Skills
- Registered Nurse
- CPR
- Trained, Personal Safety
- Trained, De-escalating situations
- EPIC
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Infection control measures
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Family Education
- Patient Management
- Critical Care
- Specimen Collection
- Disease Prevention
- Quality Improvement
- Surgical Nursing
- Vaccine administration
- Health Promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Chronic Disease Management
- EMR / EHR
- Hospice and palliative care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision-Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Procedure Assistance
- Accurate Documentation
- CPR/AED
- Intravenous therapy
- Insulin medication assistance
- Delegation and Motivation
- Infection Control
- Training staff
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
Daisy Award nominations ~ 5
Awards
- 3- Daisy Award nominations
- Mandatory Reporter
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Iowa Methodist West
09.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
04.2023
Travel Nurse
Genesis East Davenport
10.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Nurse
Iowa Methodist North
07.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Nurse
Mercy One Medical Center Des Moines
01.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
04.2020 - 06.2021
Staff Nurse
Ottumwa Regional Medical Center
- 08.2023
High School Diploma, CNA Certification -
Iowa Valley High School
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Kirkwood Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification -
Hamilton College
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