Katrina Dotterweich
Ravenna
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Altercare
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
02.2026 - Current
- Monitored quality assurance measures, contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Established and monitored infection control programs.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, ensuring adherence to organizational policies.
Lead Dispensing Nurse
MedMark Treatment Center
Kent, OH
01.2023 - 02.2026
- Administered medications to patients following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, documenting observations accurately in medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients on medication adherence, potential side effects, and lifestyle modifications.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices in medication administration.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory and equipment to maintain optimal supply levels and functionality.
- Aided in reducing patient wait times by efficiently managing workflow within the dispensing area.
- Setup for dispensing of medication using a methadone pump
- Dispenses medication of Methadone and Suboxone
- Monitor medication inventory and daily reports
- Patient assessments in addition to COWS
- Conducts nursing assessments of intakes, new and transfer patients
- Educate patients on medication effects, and dosing process
- Administers urine drugs screens
- Conducts EKGs and TB tests
- Great communication working closely with physician for orders and needs of patients and treatment
- Conducts nursing assessments of intakes, new and transfer patients
- Weekly staff meetings to communicate any changes or concerns with patients
- Tracking of patients lab results along with urine drug screen results and reporting to physician and team
RN; Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Post-Partum
University Hospital
Chardon, OH
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Provide direct care to laboring patients, assisting with labor progression, fetal monitoring, and pain management.
- Conduct assessments on both the mother and the newborn during the delivery process.
- Monitor postpartum recovery, including monitoring vital signs, assessing bleeding, and providing emotional support.
- Document patient information accurately and in a timely manner in electronic health records (EHR).
- Assisted in patient education related to newborn care, infant safety, and breastfeeding.
- Administered medications, IV fluids, and pain management interventions.
Medicare Insurance Agent
TranzAct
North Canton, OH
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Interviewed and help navigate potential clients to medicare policies
- Searched for the best policy for the client to get them the most benefits, needs met, and financial stability
- Promoted and sold a variety of policies to a spectrum of clients
- Calculated premiums, any payments based on information discussed and adding factors
- Developed leads and generated long-term clients
- Educate and enroll Medicare beneficiaries and prospective beneficiaries in appropriate Medicare plans
RN; MDS/Restorative and Floor Nurse
Altercare Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center
Brimfield, OH
04.2017 - 12.2020
- Observe and assess patients
- Effect comprehensive nursing care plans for patients
- Administer treatments and medications
- Monitor and report symptoms and changes in patient status
- Collaborate with medical team on patient status
- Educate and instruct patients on home care needs
- Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families
- Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions
- Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments
- Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, calling for assistance from health care support personnel
- Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
- Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations
- Coordinated Care-Plan meetings with patients, family, and staff
- Communicated with CNAs, Nurses, physicians, therapy, and family about patients' clinical conditions
- Participated in a successful tag free annual survey in the MDS/restorative department
- Complied with the RAI process ensuring accuracy along with timeliness, and completion of MDS assessments and CAAS
- Completed department duties while backing up nursing staff daily, and on-call rotations
- Input of ICD10 codes for proper Medicare payment
- Proper completion of physician certifications in a timely manner
- Observe and assess patients for MDS/restorative data
Education
Associate of Nursing - Registered Nursing
Fortis College
Cuyahoga Falls, OH09.2016
Skills
- Creative problem-solving
- Exceptional communication skills
- Quick learner
- Strong client relations
- Medical terminology
- CPR certified
- Compassionate caregiver
- Team leadership
- Self-motivated
- Professionalism
- Works well under pressure
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - December 2016; RN.433995
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Altercare
02.2026 - Current
RN; Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Post-Partum
University Hospital
11.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Dispensing Nurse
MedMark Treatment Center
01.2023 - 02.2026
Medicare Insurance Agent
TranzAct
09.2020 - 07.2021
RN; MDS/Restorative and Floor Nurse
Altercare Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center
04.2017 - 12.2020
Associate of Nursing - Registered Nursing
Fortis College