Katie Stearns
Aberdeen,SD
Summary
Empathetic nursing professional known for strong leadership and communication skills. Proven ability to develop care plans and manage nursing operations, enhancing patient care and team collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Bethesda
Aberdeen, South Dakota
01.2025 - Current
- Developed care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams and families.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify health concerns and needs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Managed daily nursing operations and delegated tasks effectively.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
LPN Charge Nurse
Angelhaus
Aberdeen, South Dakota
08.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Managed daily nursing operations and delegated tasks effectively.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
LPN Office Nurse
Sanford Aberdeen Clinic
Aberdeen, SD
11.2013 - Current
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Administered prescribed medications timely while monitoring side effects or reactions.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and their families in times of need.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Measured patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure each day.
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Dakota Wesleyan
Mitchell, SD06-2010
Associate of Science - LPN
Sisseton Wapheton
Sisseton, SD06-2005
Associate of Science - Agricultural Business
LATI
Watertown, MA05-2001
Diploma - Surgical Technology
SETI
Sioux Falls, SDSkills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Nursing operations management
- Electronic medical records
Certification
- LPN License
- BLS Certified
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Bethesda
01.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Angelhaus
08.2020 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Sanford Aberdeen Clinic
11.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Dakota Wesleyan
Associate of Science - LPN
Sisseton Wapheton
Associate of Science - Agricultural Business
LATI
Diploma - Surgical Technology
SETI