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KATRINA COTTRELL

Sallisaw,Oklahoma

Summary

Experienced with adaptability in new environments and situations. Deliver expert care for acute and chronic conditions. Excellent charting, Medication administration and training abilities. Capable of managing departments and working closely with doctors and nursing staff to ensure the best quality care of each patient . Never shying away from a task and always eager to learn and continue to improve my skills. I am always up for an adventure and a challenge. Dedicated and focused on the team success with willingness to handle new treatment plans, situations or environments. I am excited for new opportunities and strive to make the best of every situation and I am a reliable person to be counted on. Resourceful RN with 10 years of RN experience, 3 yrs of LPN and 2 years of CNA/HHA, caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. I have worked from the bottom and strived to be a well rounded nurse with experience in all areas to provide better understanding of the job and patients needs. I have In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Experience in Trauma II & III, critical access, urgent care, Home Health and Hospice.

I have spent 11 years in Emergency medicine doing Trauma , Team Lead , ER Supervisor and Transfer Coordinator. 3 years in Travel Nursing in ER Trauma. 5 years in Home Health and Hospice with the last 1 1/2 being Director of Home Health and Hospice. I have always carried a PRN job and not afraid of work .

I am a certified Fire Fighter for the Brushy Fire Dept and serve as the Medical Lieutenant and Volunteer working to assist my community with Hazmat certification. I am involved with our local Hospital with HICS as medical unit Leader and also involved with Indian Capital Votech on the PN Advisory committee for the Nursing Program and the HHA advisory committee.

My community is very important to me and I strive to do my part to help with improvements and involvement.

I am currently awaiting a test date to sit for my Home Care Administrator test (OHCAPA) which should be in October of 2024.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

NHSS Home Care and Hospice
Sallisaw, OK
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
  • Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.

Travel Registered Nurse

Mercy-One
Des Moines , IA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Trauma level II
  • Critical care
  • Stability of patient care
  • Pediatric ER
  • Coordination of patient care

Travel ER Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Hospital
Fort Smith, AR
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.

Travel ER Registered Nurse

Hastings Hospital
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prioritized care by triaging incoming patients to determine severity of concerns
  • Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.

Travel Registered Nurse

Lovelace ER and Cardiac Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
  • Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Registered Nurse House Supervisor

NorthEastern Sequoyah Health
Sallisaw, OK
09.2013 - 12.2021
  • Transferring patients working with Doctors and other hospitals
  • Managed staffing in multiple departments
  • Prepared patients for and assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures
  • Triage patients and multitasking care of others
  • Work with administration to insure unit efficiency .
  • Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Managed team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
  • Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.

Hospice Registered Nurse

Encompass
Sallisaw, OK
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
  • Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
  • Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Home Health Registered Nurse

Premier
Oklahoma
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
  • Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
  • Provided home health aide care providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.

Travel Registered Nurse

Stilwell Memorial Hospital
Stilwell, OK
02.2017 - 05.2017
  • Triage coordination
  • Emergency Room management
  • Critical care
  • Trauma care

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Connors State College
Muskogee Ok
12.2015

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

ICTC
Sallisaw Ok
06.2013

Associate - Allied Health and Science

Carl Albert State College
Sallisaw, OK
05.2012

Skills

  • Director Home Health and Hospice
  • Team Lead
  • ER Supervisor
  • ER Transfer Coordinator
  • House Supervisor
  • Epic EMR
  • Cerner EMR
  • Wellsky EMR
  • Crisis Response
  • First Responder/Certified Fire Fighter
  • Hazmat Awareness Certified
  • CPR/BLS/AED instructor
  • HICS Medical Unit Leader

Certifications

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • TNCC
  • NHISS
  • Oklahoma RN Compact
  • Nevada RN
  • FF1

Job Profiles

  • Director HH and Hospice
  • Transfer Coordinator
  • Preceptor
  • Customer Relations
  • Staff management
  • Traveler
  • Critical access
  • Trauma II
  • Trauma III

Timeline

Director

NHSS Home Care and Hospice
06.2023 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

Mercy-One
01.2023 - 05.2023

Travel ER Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022

Travel ER Registered Nurse

Hastings Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022

Travel Registered Nurse

Lovelace ER and Cardiac Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022

Hospice Registered Nurse

Encompass
05.2018 - 09.2018

Home Health Registered Nurse

Premier
03.2018 - 09.2018

Travel Registered Nurse

Stilwell Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 05.2017

Registered Nurse House Supervisor

NorthEastern Sequoyah Health
09.2013 - 12.2021

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Connors State College

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

ICTC

Associate - Allied Health and Science

Carl Albert State College
KATRINA COTTRELL