Katrina L. McConnell
Oxford
Summary
Nursing professional with 32 years of clinical experience, delivering exceptional patient care in high-volume hospital settings. Holds valid Nursing Licenses and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment delivery, and task delegation, ensuring efficient and accurate care. Proven advocate for patient needs, committed to fostering high-quality healthcare outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Staff Nurse
UAB
Alabama
04.2016 - Current
- Conducted training sessions for students and newly registered nurses on nursing procedures.
- Ensured unit efficiency through organization of instruments, preparation of rooms, and supply restocking.
- Worked alongside healthcare team to design and implement patient treatment protocols.
- Monitored patients for side effects while administering prescribed medications.
- Assisted patients prior to physician examinations, addressing concerns and offering emotional support.
- Documented comprehensive patient histories and vital signs during intake processes.
- Provided ongoing care to patients directly after surgical procedures.
- Executed medication administration and treatments according to physician directives.
Charge Nurse for Preadmission/Intraoperative/Postop
Gadsden Endoscopy/Prime Health
Alabama
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Obtaining history and physical on patients for surgical procedures.
- Obtained medication list including allergies and side effects.
- Monitor patients vital signs before, during and after surgical procedure.
- Sedated patient using conscious sedation medication during procedures.
- Assisted doctors during Esophagastroduodenoscopy, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.
- Performed pill cam exams and assisted the doctor in reading the results of film.
- Recovered patients after procedures were completed which included but not limited to vital signs and medication for pain after surgery.
- Monitor dressing and surgical sites for any adverse reaction.
- Supervised nursing staff during endoscopy procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal treatment.
- Educated patients on pre and post-procedure instructions to enhance understanding.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions.
- Assisted in the development of policies for infection control and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies to support workflow efficiency.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to maintain high standards of care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
Preop/intra-op/post op nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Oxford
02.2003 - 04.2010
- Admitted patients by obtaining comprehensive medical histories and medication information.
- Collected vital signs at treatment onset and during ongoing care.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests, and treatments, ensuring comfort throughout processes.
- Reviewed incoming orders and delegated tasks to Staff Nurses to maintain effective workflow.
- Assisted doctors with ERCP, EGD, colonoscopy, small bowel scope, and bronchoscopy procedures.
- Sedated patients effectively during various procedures.
- Set up operating rooms prior to surgical procedures to ensure readiness.
- Cleaned and disinfected scopes and equipment utilized in surgical settings.
LPN/RN postpartum/Nursery Nurse
Coosa Valley Medical Center
Alabama
08.2001 - 02.2003
- Started off as a LPN while working and receiving my Register Nurses Licenses.
- Provide important physical and emotional care and recovery for both the new mom and the newborn baby following a delivery.
- Provide education and support for breastfeeding mothers.
- Monitor mothers receiving medication for preeclampsia, hyperemesis, preterm labor.
- Providing education on how to take care of a newborn along with post partum care of mother.
- Worked in nursery providing care for newborns.
- Performing newborn assessments.
- Assisting labor and delivery with newborn during vaginal delivery and cesarean section.
- Educating families how to take care of their newborn when they arrive home.
- Educating high school students using RealCare Baby to prevent teenage pregnancy.
- Administered medications and ensured proper dosage delivery to patients.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
Charge Nurse
Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Florence
05.1995 - 08.1998
- Charge Nurse of 43 bed Alzheimer/Dementia floor.
- In charge of three to four nursing aides with patient care and ensuring patient safety.
- Providing medication and wound treatments for patients.
- Ensuring patients nutritional needs were being met.
- Working along side of families and patients to provide ultimate care for patients while maintaining patients dignity.
- Supporting families and patients during the disease process.
- Worked along side of social worker to ensure patients needs were being met.
Office Nurse
Heart Health Center: William H Heaton MD, FACC
- Assisted four Cardiologist with patient clinics obtaining medication list, vital signs, and staple removal in all three offices.
- Performed electrocardiogram on patients when necessary.
- Worked along side doctors to preform GXT/Cardiolite/Adenosine stress test.
- Monitor patients on blood thinners, ensuring patients were educated about medication and side effects.
- Performed pacemakers checks over the phone and in clinic, contacting doctors when abnormal results were noted.
- Performed Holter Monitors/Event Monitor exams.
- Filled out disability forms and indigent medication forms for patients.
Charge Nurse
Midway Health Care Center
- Charge Nurse of a 64 bed elderly mental health floor.
- Provided medication for patients while ensuring to observe for side effects.
- Provide emotional support for patients and families during their disease process.
- Ensuring nutritional needs of each patients were being met.
- Providing wound treatments for various medical issues.
- Ensuring that each patient lived in a clean, safe, secure and healthy environment.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner - Masters Of Science
University of North Alabama
Florence, Alabama, AL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Aurora, CO12-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College
Sylacauga, AL05-2001
LPN
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA04-1994
Skills
- Monitor vital signs
- Moderate Conscious Sedation
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Chronic disease management
- Patient management
- Geriatric nursing
- Respiratory support
- One chart/Epic EMR software
- Newborn care
- Patient care
- Team training and development
- Family education
- Mental health nursing
- Surgical nursing
- Vaccine administration
- Training staff
- Geriatric care
- Physical assessment
- Preforms EKG
- Preforms Inhalation medication
- Performs Intravenous needle insertion
- Event Monitors
- Holter Monitors
- GXT stress test
- Bronchoscopy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- ERCP
- Blood Administration
- Intake and discharge
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner AANP 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
UAB
04.2016 - Current
Charge Nurse for Preadmission/Intraoperative/Postop
Gadsden Endoscopy/Prime Health
04.2012 - 04.2016
Preop/intra-op/post op nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
02.2003 - 04.2010
LPN/RN postpartum/Nursery Nurse
Coosa Valley Medical Center
08.2001 - 02.2003
Charge Nurse
Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
05.1995 - 08.1998
Office Nurse
Heart Health Center: William H Heaton MD, FACC
Charge Nurse
Midway Health Care Center
Family Nurse Practitioner - Masters Of Science
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College
LPN
Savannah Technical College