Katherine Richards
Saint Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in medication and IV administration, clinical judgment, and direct patient care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and comprehensive assessments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Pre-op/Post-op (Cath Lab/IR)
Henry Ford St John (Formerly Ascension)
Detroit, MI
06.2019 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated care for a 28 bed pre/postprocedural unit, ensuring safe and efficient workflow
- Served as charge nurse, delegating assignments to nursing staff based on acuity and skill level
- Acted as primary liaison between physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary departments
- Admit and prepare outpatients and inpatients for cardiac cath lab, interventional radiology, electrophysiology cases.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care delivery effectively.
- Streamlined patient documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping systems.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing overall service delivery within the nursing department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Educated and precepted new and existing staff on unit.
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford St John (formerly Ascension)
Detroit, MI
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Recovered post-operative patients from PACU on Elective Surgery unit.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices in nursing care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Coordinated patient assessments and care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, promoting skill development and best practices.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Executive Assistant
Asset Acceptance LLC
Warren, MI
08.2002 - 10.2015
- Managed executive schedules, ensuring optimal time allocation for meetings and strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, optimizing itineraries to enhance productivity and minimize costs.
- Streamlined communication between departments, fostering collaboration on key projects and objectives.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency and organization.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
- Trained new administrative staff on office procedures, enhancing team performance and cohesion.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced administrative turnaround times by standardizing protocols.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Education
Associate of Science - RN To BSN
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI10-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI03-2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Macomb Community College
Warren, MISkills
- Direct patient care in PreOp/PACU and acute care settings
- Strong clinical judgement/communication
- Cerner/Epic experience
- Medication administration
- Rapid patient assessments
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Michigan
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Pre-op/Post-op (Cath Lab/IR)
Henry Ford St John (Formerly Ascension)
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford St John (formerly Ascension)
05.2016 - 06.2019
Executive Assistant
Asset Acceptance LLC
08.2002 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - RN To BSN
University of Detroit Mercy
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Macomb Community College