Katrina Fox - Cobler
Girard
Summary
Dedicated RN with expertise in patient education, care coordination, and clinical assessment. Committed to advocating for patients and ensuring effective treatment plans. Organized and knowledgeable, with experience in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing competent and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborates well with doctors and team to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
RN Primary Care
Mercy Family Medicine
Pittsburg
08.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance strategies.
- Remote position, phone triage, results, medications, calls, messages supporting 4 providers
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create personalized treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records and managed patient documentation effectively.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations swiftly and accurately.
- Advocated for patients by upholding rights, values, and beliefs.
- Counseled patients on medication side effects and necessary lifestyle changes.
- Provided health education to patients and families, emphasizing self-management and wellness.
- Evaluated intervention effectiveness through continuous assessment of patient responses.
- Provided patient care in a fast-paced family medicine clinic.
Ambulatory Care RN
Ascension Via Christi
Pittsburg
07.2018 - 08.2023
- Administered medications per physician orders and monitored patient reactions effectively.
- Documented patient medical histories, treatments, and outcomes in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Managed triage responsibilities to efficiently prioritize patient care needs.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and lab tests, for accurate evaluations.
- Monitored patient progress and responses to treatment interventions continuously.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure seamless continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to uphold quality of care standards.
- Continued PRN Med/Surg duties, floated ARU, ICU & Cardiac Stepdown units.
RN, Medical, Surgical, Pediatrics & Oncology
Ascension Via Christi
Pittsburg
06.2011 - 07.2018
- Delivered direct patient care in the medical-surgical unit, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed personalized patient-care plans aligning with physician directives and nursing assessments.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes promptly to initiate timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for clear communication about patient care strategies.
- Administered medications and treatments following approved nursing practices.
- Documented patient progress and activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided compassionate care to individuals with chronic or terminal illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05-2013
Associate of Science - Accounting
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS05-2005
Skills
- Patient education
- Picc and midline placement
- Ambulatory, infusions, pre/post op care
- Med/Surg, oncology, pediatric
- Electronic health records - Meditech, Cerner, Epic
- Vital sign monitoring
- Charge RN
- Care coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Time management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- IV access and therapy, with lab draws
- Intake and discharge processes
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Effective communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Palliative care management
- Care planning
Certification
Registered Nurse - Kansas Multistate License
Accomplishments
Daisy Award - 2018
Timeline
RN Primary Care
Mercy Family Medicine
08.2023 - Current
Ambulatory Care RN
Ascension Via Christi
07.2018 - 08.2023
RN, Medical, Surgical, Pediatrics & Oncology
Ascension Via Christi
06.2011 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pittsburg State University
Associate of Science - Accounting
Labette Community College