Katie Northup
Registered Nurse
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with successful background of multitasking and managing a unit of nurses and aides as a designated charge nurse as well as on a multidisciplinary team of physicians and APP's.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ardent
Topeka, KS
03.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Cared for the complex COVID-19 patient in the critical care setting.
Registered Nurse, Cardiology Clinic
Ardent
Topeka, KS
06.2019 - Current
- Contributed to high-quality healthcare on a team of physicians and advanced practice providers in the cardiology setting.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence, KS
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Managed a team of nurses and nursing assistants while caring for a full patient load.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center
Coffeyville, KS
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Freeman Health System
Joplin, MO
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Critical Thinking
Compassionate and Caring
Patient Care Oversight
Medication and IV administration
Infection control measures
Patient Management
Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ardent
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiology Clinic
Ardent
06.2019 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Freeman Health System
05.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pittsburg State University
08.2008 - 05.2012