Katie Tucker

Registered Nurse

Promedica Toledo Hospital

06.2017 - Current

Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Facilitate patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication skills.
Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Provide support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Serve as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Manage care from admission to discharge.
Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Monitor patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Manage quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.