Katie Trotter, RN
Castle Rock,Colorado
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Registered Nurse (PRN)
Choice Hospice
03.2025 - Current
- Reviewed medical history and collaborated with attending physician on current assessment findings, ensuring appropriateness for hospice care.
- Obtained physician orders to initiate plan of care and provided teaching on DME, medications, and treatment protocols.
- Communicated critical information to hospice team, including RN Case Manager, Social Worker, Chaplain, and CNA, to facilitate seamless patient care transition.
- Provided an explanation of hospice services to the patient and family during the initial face-to-face interaction.
Registered Nurse
Childrens Hospital Colorado
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided direct, age-appropriate emergency care to pediatric patients ranging from infants to adolescents in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.
- Assisted with assessment, triage, and stabilization of patients with acute illnesses, trauma, and life-threatening conditions, contributing to timely and effective care.
- Monitored vital signs, pain levels, and clinical status, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed and assisted with procedures such as IV placement, blood draws, wound care, splinting, and medication administration.
- Collaborated with physicians, APPs, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care.
- Utilized Epic EMR to accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management during encounters, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Maintained compliance with infection control and safety standards
Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Lumicare Hospice
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Led team of Nurses, Social Workers, Chaplains, CNAs and support staff to provide excellent patient care.
- Guided field staff in troubleshooting day-to-day patient care issues to enhance service delivery.
- Ensured compliance with Medicare guidelines through comprehensive audits of documentation, facilitating timely billing.
- Managed recruiting and onboarding of new employees and addressed performance issues through corrective action processes.
RN Case Manager
Lumicare Hospice & Bristol Hospice
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with MD/NP/PA to manage medical aspects of patient care, ensuring comprehensive medication management, pain relief, psychiatric support, wound care, and dietary needs
- Led team of CNA, SW, and Chaplain to deliver patient-centered care for each assigned patient
- Educated families, caregivers, and CNAs on best practices to enhance quality of patient care
- Communicate with each patient’s MDPOA or other important family members to provide updates after each visit and after important changes
- Collaborate with facility nurses, caregivers, QMAP and activities staff to understand the full picture of patients condition
- Document each routine or PRN visit clearly and effectively to show an applicable decline in order to maintain hospice eligibility if appropriate.
- Attended interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans
- Conducted recertification visits to evaluate ongoing patient eligibility for hospice services
On Call RN
Bristol Hospice/Suncrest Hospice
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Conducted focused assessments during visits and implemented changes to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Documented visits clearly to maintain continuity of care for the primary team.
- Built rapport with patients and families during brief interactions to foster positive relationships.
Associate Director of Health Services
Overture
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Supervised health services team, conducting performance reviews and implementing corrective actions to enhance team effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with CDPHE regulations for individuals accessing HCBS-Medicaid Programs
- Oversaw medical incident reporting and led company-wide initiatives, improving quality of care and safety protocols
- Developed and implemented company policies, procedures, and processes to ensure operational compliance and efficiency
- Develop and monitor department budget
- Facilitated department meetings to discuss agenda items and gather team input and care coordination meetings
Health Services Manager
Overture
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Oversaw health services coordinators and health services assistants to ensure quality care delivery
- Delegated tasks including insulin injection, catheterization, and ostomy care to staff and host home providers, enhancing patient support
- Monitored documentation and conducted regular QA activities, developed QMAP curriculum, and instructed QMAP classes to ensure compliance with Chapter 24
Nurse Consultant
Overture
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Developed health support protocols ensuring safe, effective care for individuals in services, enhancing overall patient safety
- Provided direction and triage to staff and host home providers during medical crisis situations, facilitating timely and appropriate responses
- Communicate effectively with many different physicians, clinics, hospitals, and equipment suppliers to advocate for continuity of care and excellent follow up care
- Reviewed documentation and medication administration records for accuracy, ensuring compliance with health regulations
Staff RN
Craig Hospital
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Coordinated patient assignments for 4-5 inpatients, managing admissions and discharges to ensure continuity of care
- Educated patients and families on spinal cord injury care, covering skin, bladder, bowel, and respiratory management to promote patient independence
- Completed telemetry certification and care for telemetry post-surgical patients
- Used a wide range of nursing skills including urinary catheters, skin management, infusion therapy, wound care, ventilator and respiratory management, medication administration, nutrition management, telemetry monitoring, psychosocial interventions, and patient education
- Floated among all inpatient units, including spinal cord injury and brain injury, providing flexible support to meet patient needs
Staff RN
Mayo Clinic
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Directed patient care and coordinated staff activities as charge nurse, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and effective team collaboration.
- Floated to all psychiatric inpatient units including Medical/Geriatric, Acute, and Child/ Adolescent
- Coached summer nursing intern, fostering professional development and skill acquisition in clinical practices.
- Facilitated community meetings and recreational activities, enhancing patient engagement and support within the unit.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Winona State University
Winona, MN05-2011
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Certification
Registered Nurse CO #1619252, BLS For Healthcare Provider
Timeline
Admissions Registered Nurse (PRN)
Choice Hospice
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Childrens Hospital Colorado
08.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Lumicare Hospice
03.2022 - 07.2022
RN Case Manager
Lumicare Hospice & Bristol Hospice
12.2020 - 02.2022
On Call RN
Bristol Hospice/Suncrest Hospice
08.2019 - 12.2020
Associate Director of Health Services
Overture
08.2018 - 05.2020
Nurse Consultant
Overture
08.2018 - 05.2020
Health Services Manager
Overture
06.2016 - 08.2018
Staff RN
Craig Hospital
05.2013 - 01.2015
Staff RN
Mayo Clinic
07.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Winona State University