Katrina Phillips
Fountain,CO
Summary
Proactive Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical thinking and patient care. Skilled in medication administration, patient assessments, and documentation, while fostering a compassionate and holistic approach. Strong collaborator and mentor committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing professional growth. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UC Health Memorial Hospital North
2019.06 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
WSi Healthcare Personnel
2018.12 - 2019.05
Registered Nurse
Evans Army Community Hospital
2016.09 - 2018.09
Registered Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
2014.04 - 2016.09
Registered Nurse
The Chester County Hospital
2004.07 - 2014.04
Nurse Assistant
The Chester County Hospital
2002.10 - 2004.07
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05.2004
Phoenixville Area High School
Phoenixville, PA06.1986
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- High level of autonomy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UC Health Memorial Hospital North
2019.06 - Current
Registered Nurse
WSi Healthcare Personnel
2018.12 - 2019.05
Registered Nurse
Evans Army Community Hospital
2016.09 - 2018.09
Registered Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
2014.04 - 2016.09
Registered Nurse
The Chester County Hospital
2004.07 - 2014.04
Nurse Assistant
The Chester County Hospital
2002.10 - 2004.07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Phoenixville Area High School
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