Natalie Kohler

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.

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• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

• Float pool nurse providing care to wide spectrum of patients ranging from working shifts in Emergency Room, medical/surgical units, telemetry units, coronary diagnostic recovery, mental health, inpatient rehab. Experience working on Coronavirus unit at bedside and in charge nurse role.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.

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• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.

• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

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• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
• Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.