Katie McKay
Oklahoma City,Oklahoma
Summary
Adept Pediatric Home Health LPN with a robust background in patient assessments and health education, honed at Specialty Care Pediatrics. Excels in leadership development and patient monitoring, ensuring adherence to care plans with a keen eye for detail. Proven track record in improving patient comfort and quality of life, underpinned by comprehensive clinical documentation skills. Excelled in going above and beyond for patient care by providing advanced gastrostomy tube, tracheostomy, and ventilator care and skill sets to better improve patients' quality of life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Home Health LPN
Specialty Care Pediatrics
Edmond, OK
06.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on disease processes, medications and self-care management techniques.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising RN or physician.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual and educational needs.
- Provided nursing care and education to home health patients in accordance with the physician's orders.
- Coordinated services with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes following agency policies and procedures.
- Assessed caregiver and family abilities to provide adequate care when applicable.
- Encouraged family involvement in teaching sessions related to their loved one's illness process, safety concerns and appropriate interventions.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Conducted risk assessments in home environments to ensure patient safety.
Gunner's Mate
United States Navy
06.2015 - 02.2022
- Maintained firearms in proper working condition through regular cleaning and inspection
- Monitored shooting range activities to ensure adherence to safety guidelines
- Conducted target practice sessions to improve accuracy and precision
- Participated in military exercises as part of specialized gunnery team.
Patient Care Technician
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Kept healthcare team informed with regular updates to patient charts, including vitals, treatments, and responses
- Protected patients when collecting specimens by following proper aseptic techniques
- Maximized patient comfort by keeping rooms clean and consistently meeting individual needs
- Responded, resolved and followed up on customer service issues.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Practical Nursing
Central Oklahoma College
Oklahoma City, OK05.2024
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant -
MedNoc
Oklahoma City, OK05.2022
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Team Building & Communication
- Accountability
- Stress Management
- Personnel Management
- Organizational Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Pediatric Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Ventilator care
- Health Education
- Seizure Management
- Family Support
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Home health services
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Care Plan Adherence
- Cardiac monitoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health LPN
Specialty Care Pediatrics
06.2024 - Current
Gunner's Mate
United States Navy
06.2015 - 02.2022
Patient Care Technician
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Practical Nursing
Central Oklahoma College
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
MedNoc
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