Katrina James
Vaughan,MS
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a passion for promoting independent and integrated plans of care for individuals. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving positive results. Thrives on tackling new challenges and advancing organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU Nurse
Merit Madison Hospital
10.2017 - Current
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Home Health Nurse
Sta-Home Health & Hospice
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
Home Health Nurse
Mississippi Homecare Home Health
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Circulating OR Nurse
Madison Physician Surgery Center
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Staff Nurse
Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
05.2010 - 04.2013
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Circulating OR Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Staff Nurse
Capital Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center
03.2008 - 04.2009
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
OR Administrator
Eye Surgery and Laser Center, LLC.
11.2007 - 03.2009
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Student Nurses Assistant
University Mississippi Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
Nursing Assistant
Bolivar Medical Center
05.2003 - 12.2004
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05-2005
Summer Courses - undefined
Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MS01.2002
Summer Courses - undefined
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorehead, MS01.2001
Skills
- Ventilator management
- End-of-life care
- Disease prevention
- Telemetry monitoring
Awards
- Recording Secretary for Nursing Class
- Who’s Who Among American College Students
- Salutatorian Scholarship
- Hall of Fame
- President’s List
- Dean’s List
- Phi Mu Sorority, member and recording secretary
- Student Alumni Association
- Student Nurses Association
- Student Nurse Ambassador
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Medical ICU Nurse
Merit Madison Hospital
10.2017 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Sta-Home Health & Hospice
08.2016 - 09.2017
Home Health Nurse
Mississippi Homecare Home Health
07.2015 - 09.2016
Circulating OR Nurse
Madison Physician Surgery Center
04.2013 - 07.2014
Staff Nurse
Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
05.2010 - 04.2013
Circulating OR Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
04.2009 - 05.2010
Staff Nurse
Capital Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center
03.2008 - 04.2009
OR Administrator
Eye Surgery and Laser Center, LLC.
11.2007 - 03.2009
Student Nurses Assistant
University Mississippi Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
Nursing Assistant
Bolivar Medical Center
05.2003 - 12.2004
Summer Courses - undefined
Northwest Community College
Summer Courses - undefined
Mississippi Delta Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delta State University