Katie Siemon
Eighty Four,PA
Summary
Dedicated RN brings 10 + years background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, completing and assessing for admissions and discharges, dressing wounds, providing teaching on medications and disease processes, providing patient and family support, collaborating with interdisciplinary team, working with insurance for the most cost effective,l healthcare. Nurse with well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Home Healthcare
02.2013 - 07.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
Registered Nurse
Monongahela Valley Hospital
05.2010 - 12.2012
- Enhanced patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nursing interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided high-quality care to critically ill patients by administering medications and performing diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques for optimal health outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to implement treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Ensured safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing care.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation processes, sharing expertise in PCU nursing practice and fostering professional growth.
- Streamlined nursing workflows by efficiently managing time, prioritizing tasks, and delegating responsibilities as needed.
- Served as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring their preferences were respected in all aspects of their healthcare experience.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based nursing policies by participating in quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
- Expedited critical medical interventions through timely recognition of early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems to support continuity of care across multidisciplinary team members.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
- Fostered strong relationships with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and case managers, to facilitate coordinated care strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA05.2013
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05.2010
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Management
- Recording Vital Signs
- Care Plan Adherence
- Patient Assessments
- Treatment Implementation
- Catheter Care
- Physician Collaboration
- Diabetes Management
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Care Coordination
- Pain Management
- Nutritional Counseling
- Time Management
- Fall Prevention
- Case Management
- Critical Thinking
- Behavioral Health Support
- Infection Control
- Family Support
- Patient Education
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Nursing Consultation
- Documentation
- Wound care and teaching
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Home Healthcare
02.2013 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Monongahela Valley Hospital
05.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Waynesburg University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County