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Katrina Cote
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Katrina Cote

Danielson,CT

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

School Nurse, Supervisor/Nurse FacilitatorNurse EducatorPatient AdvocateSchool Nurse

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Connecticut
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

70000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid time off

Work History

Health Manager

EASTCONN Head Start
03.2023 - Current
  • Oversee the comprehensive health, safety, and nutrition services for children in Head Start/Early Head Start programs, ensuring compliance with federal performance standards.
  • Ensure licensing compliance for health standards as required by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.
  • Monitor compliance with NAEYC health standards.

School Nurse, Supervisor/Nurse Facilitator

EASTCONN
05.2015 - 08.2022
  • Coordinate and provide medical care of students in a special education/clinical day treatment program. Support staff working with children with varying levels of special emotional and medical needs.
  • Delegation of responsibilities and supervision of nursing services to programs within the district.

RN, Emergency Department

Day Kimball Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Initial hospital triage and care of stable and critically ill medical and trauma patients of all ages.
  • Provide a safe environment and coordinate medical and psychiatric care for the patient in mental health crisis.
  • Discharge teaching and follow up instructions for patients, parents and caregivers.

RN, Labor/Delivery

Day Kimball Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Holistic care and monitoring of the mother and infant during the birthing process.
  • Assessment and care of the newborn infant, stabilization of critically ill newborns.
  • Education of new parents in breastfeeding and newborn care, instruction of Childbirth Education classes.

RN, Labor/Delivery

William W Backus Hospital
2006 - 10.2011
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans for expectant mothers during labor.
  • Educated patients and families on prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care practices.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assessed, monitored and provided emergency care to infants immediately following birth in both the well-baby and sick-baby nurseries. Assisted pediatricians in emergency procedures to stabilize critically ill infants.

RN, Critical Care Unit

William W Backus Hospital
2002 - 2006
  • Care of critically ill adult medical and trauma patients.
  • Compassionate and supportive care of the patient's family.
  • Involvement in quality improvement and practice committees.

RN, Emergency Department

William W Backus Hospital
2001 - 2003
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions promptly.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Connecticut
Storrs
08.1995 - 05.2000

Skills

  • Patient safety
  • Healthcare analytics
  • Performance improvement
  • Teamwork

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Over 25 years of experience in pre-hospital, hospital and community health settings. Very much enjoy advocating for patients and improving patient healthcare literacy to empower patients to advocate for themselves and their families. Nearly 10 years experience in supervisory and management roles with duties including hiring, scheduling, budget management, and reporting/compliance with government/private organization standards. True to roots in ER and ICU, enjoy responding to urgent or complex situations.

Timeline

Health Manager

EASTCONN Head Start
03.2023 - Current

School Nurse, Supervisor/Nurse Facilitator

EASTCONN
05.2015 - 08.2022

RN, Emergency Department

Day Kimball Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2017

RN, Labor/Delivery

Day Kimball Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Connecticut
08.1995 - 05.2000

RN, Labor/Delivery

William W Backus Hospital
2006 - 10.2011

RN, Critical Care Unit

William W Backus Hospital
2002 - 2006

RN, Emergency Department

William W Backus Hospital
2001 - 2003
Katrina Cote