Katilyn Rodriguez
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in advanced practice registered nursing and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and over 700 hours in the clinical setting. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. 10 years of work experience as an RN.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
- Administered blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, and by other methods.
- Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis and shock, and instituted appropriate interventions.
Clinical Operational Manager
Electrophysiology, ATU Clinic & Outlying
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Responsible for daily operations of several Cardiology offices, EP & ATU office, and device clinic
- Oversee staffing, patient flow & satisfaction, office budgets, lead initiatives to improve processes, lead initiatives as directed by the administration, and implement new policies and processes
- Oversee physician and staffing schedules
- Assist with recruitment for nursing staff and physician staff
- Conduct staff evaluations and develop performance goals.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures to support compliance.
Heart Transplant/VAD Coordinator
Transplant Center, Lutheran Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Responsible for the coordination of care for transplant/VAD patients in pre & post setting, coordination of transplants/VAD evaluations & surgeries, clinical aspects for outpatients & inpatients, education for patients & families, education for hospital staff and outlying facilities, interrogating VAD’s, monitoring patients closely, rounding with the physicians, presenting patient presentations to the selection meetings, assist in quality improvement measures and PI projects, and taking call.
Office Registered Nurse
PPG Cardiology
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Phone nurse for cardiology
- Answered patient questions, prescription refills, set up procedure testing, performed teaching for procedures, and coordinated patient care.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Charge Nurse of Cardiology and Electrophysiology
Lutheran Medical Group Cardiology
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Assisted in making nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and competency of staff.
- Trained and supervised nursing staff in proper patient care techniques.
- Noted patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
- Served as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient satisfaction.
- Scheduled patient tests and procedures as needed.
Surgical Nurse
Lutheran Hospital CVOR
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Monitored and adjusted specialized machines used on surgical patients, interpreting electronic displays.
- Monitored patient vital signs during surgery to provide appropriate care.
- Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Reacted immediately to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Liaised between family and members of the operating team, delivering surgery updates.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing: FNP
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN09.2025
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governor’s University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2016
Bachelor’s Of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
Fort Wayne, IN05.2013
Skills
- Over 700 clinical hours and patient encounters in the advanced practice role
- Intensive care unit experience
- Central line management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Advanced life support
- Management and leadership
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
Certification
- Awaiting board certification from ANCC for APRN
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS/BLS
Timeline
Cardiovascular Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2024
Clinical Operational Manager
Electrophysiology, ATU Clinic & Outlying
05.2020 - 11.2022
Heart Transplant/VAD Coordinator
Transplant Center, Lutheran Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2020
Office Registered Nurse
PPG Cardiology
01.2017 - 03.2017
Charge Nurse of Cardiology and Electrophysiology
Lutheran Medical Group Cardiology
04.2014 - 01.2017
Surgical Nurse
Lutheran Hospital CVOR
07.2013 - 04.2014
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governor’s University
Bachelor’s Of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
Masters of Science - Nursing: FNP
Indiana Wesleyan University
Memberships
American Nurses Association
Indiana State Nurses Association
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