Katina L. Robinson, RN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Caring, energetic and motivational Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and extensive experience in multiple specialties. Looking for a Registered Nurse position in a facility dedicated to driving top quality patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Park Shore Estates
Chicago, IL
03.2020 - Current
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Recorded vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided medical support for rehabilitation clinical patients suffering from symptoms associated with the detoxification process.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
Infection Control Nurse
Nursefinders , Elisabeth Ludeman Center
Park Forest, IL
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify any areas of risk or non-compliance with infection control protocols.
- Investigated reports of suspected infections among patients, staff, and visitors.
- Ensured that all patient care equipment was properly cleaned, sanitized, and sterilized according to established guidelines.
- Responded promptly to reports of infectious disease outbreaks within the community by providing assistance as needed.
- Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
Registered Nurse, Med/Surg Telemetry
Med-Call Staffing, Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs and recovery progress.
- Management of dysrhythmias and cardiac drips.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
SnapNurse, USC Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and documented patient outcomes.
- Assessed vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and managed cardiac drips.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse
SnapNurse, Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield, CA
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Educate patients' on surgical procedures
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and managed cardiac drips.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient to unit
- Maintain appropriate aseptic technique for preparation of procedures and administrations of medications/injections.
Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse
South Shore Hospital
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Monitor patient's cardiac rhythms
- Performed care before and after cardiac surgery
- Educate patients and families of signs and symptoms of cardiac disease and stroke
- Actively participated in unit- based quality assurance programs
- Consistently monitoring patient vital signs, heart rhythm and their response to cardiac drips and IV anticoagulant therapy
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic and detox medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Registered Nurse,Psychiatric Unit
Bria of Forest Edge
Chicago, IL
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Fulfilled role of Charge Nurse, responsible for LPN's and CNA's , delegating and assigning care appropriately
- Developed and implemented patient care plans
- Advocated for the needs of residents and their families
- Monitored,recorded and communicated resident conditions as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Triton College
River Grove, IL05.2017
Credentials
Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Lic. #041-460783
ACLS, Exp. 10/25
BLS, Exp. 2/2026
EMR
Cerner
Epic
Meditech
PCC
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse
Nursefinders , Elisabeth Ludeman Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Med/Surg Telemetry
Med-Call Staffing, Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
SnapNurse, USC Medical Center
04.2022 - 06.2022
Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse
SnapNurse, Kern Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Park Shore Estates
03.2020 - Current
Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse
South Shore Hospital
08.2019 - 09.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse,Psychiatric Unit
Bria of Forest Edge
04.2018 - 08.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Triton College