Katrina Ahern

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 23years of experience in geriatrics. Expertise includes patient assessment, evaluation, critical thinking and documentation. Known and respected for people skills , dedication and a compassionate approach to providing high quality health care to all patients.

• Prepared and administered vaccines, and medications, as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
• Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
• Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
• Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by the doctor
• Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.

• Responsible for the care of 30 geriatric/rehabilitation patients through the direct supervision of 4 CNAS
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans, patient admissions, and discharges
• Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
• Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
• Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
• Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
• Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
• Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.