Katrina Cochran
Moncks Corner,SC
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with solid foundation in clinical practice, patient care, and health education. Demonstrates strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and developing personalized care plans. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Trident Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive post-procedure care, ensuring timely recovery and reduced hospital stays.
- Fostered a culture of accountability by actively participating in root cause analyses following adverse events or near misses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for seamless patient care and optimal results.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care by consistently seeking feedback from patients, families, and colleagues to identify areas for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulatory standards while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Skillfully managed emergency situations during procedures, applying critical thinking skills to deliver prompt interventions as needed.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering compassionate, empathetic nursing care.
- Actively contributed to hospital-wide initiatives focused on improving patient safety and satisfaction through interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Promoted a positive work environment through strong teamwork and open communication, enhancing overall team morale.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based practice guidelines for Cardiac Cath Lab nursing staff.
- Served as a mentor to new Cardiac Cath Lab RNs, providing guidance on best practices for patient care within this specialized setting.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures to identify and treat cardiac conditions effectively.
Picc Team RN
Trident Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Aseptic insertion of PICC line/Midlines
- Care and maintenance of picc line/midlines
- Evaluate and trouble shoot clotted and non-working access
- Collaborate with doctors and nurses to choose appropriate line for placement
- Evaluate medication, duration and choose appropriate line for infusion therapy
- Serve as hospital resource for vascular needs
- Assist in ultrasound guided intravenous catheter insertion and Porta Cath access if needed
Cath Lab RN
Trident Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Provide pre/intra/post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention, and education) related to diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization procedures including (but not limited to) angioplasty, coronary stents, balloon valvuloplasty, Swan Ganz/right heart catheterization, structural heart, and pericardiocentesis
- Transport patient to/from pre-post recovery and/or inpatient unit
- Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients
- Manage patients under procedural sedation
- Operate physiologic recorder and printer to monitor electrocardiogram and hemodynamic data
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair
- Operate intra-aortic balloon
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair
- Operate Impella
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair
- Actively monitor patients during adult cardiac catheterization procedures (vitals, etc.)
- Participate in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed
- Ensure adequate levels of all supplies are available in all procedural room(s)
- Stock as needed
- Demonstrate acceptance of responsibility; pride in work performed; flexibility in acceptance of assignments while consistently maintaining professional behavior and appearance
- Demonstrate competency in the following: angioplasty, coronary stents, balloon valvuloplasty, Swan Ganz/right heart Cath, pericardiocentesis, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella, and recognition of cardiac rhythms
- Precept new staff
Critical Care RN
Trident Medical Center
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, Intravenous) and records prescribed medications
- Provides basic bedside care
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician
- Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
- Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition Takes samples for lab work, orders prescribed lab work and evaluates/interprets lab reports
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
- Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
- Applies Hemodynamic, Phlebotomy and IV protocols
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, CCRT, etc
- Monitors catheters, leads and tubing for proper placement and functioning
- Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring/life support equipment shows adverse symptomatology
Licensed Lead Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Veterinary Specialty Care ER/ICU
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Provides animal care by determining animal requirements
- Conducts examinations and diagnostic procedures
- Assists during operations and administers gas anesthesia and monitors patient adjusting as fit
- Feeds and cares for animals
- Maintains supplies and equipment and records
- Determines animal requirements by conducting examinations
- Completes laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging
- Takes vital signs and collects samples
- Administers medications, drugs, and vaccines
- Bandages and wraps wounds
- Performs hydrotherapy and physical and inhalation therapies
- Explains animal status to owners
- Prepares surgery table instruments
- Completes local/regional anesthesia
- Places catheters and obtains blood gases as needed
- Obtains and verifies medications
- Maintains safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC12-2018
LVT - Two-year program
Trident Technical College
05.2003
Skills
- PICC line insertion specialist
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Communicational Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Basic life support
- HIPAA compliance
- Intravenous therapy
- EKG interpretation
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient care
Certification
- TNCC, 01/01/20
- BLS, 01/01/18
- ACLS, 01/01/18
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Trident Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Picc Team RN
Trident Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2023
Cath Lab RN
Trident Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2022
Critical Care RN
Trident Medical Center
02.2019 - 12.2020
Licensed Lead Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Veterinary Specialty Care ER/ICU
01.2015 - 12.2018
LVT - Two-year program
Trident Technical College
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practioner
Walden University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Trident Technical College
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