N. Kate McConahey Stavins
Glenview,IL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from Endeavor - Glenbrook Hospital, adept in medication and IV administration and excelling in patient assessments. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care, significantly improving recovery outcomes. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care plans, leveraging strong clinical judgment and patient evaluation capabilities. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Endeavor - Glenbrook Hospital
Glenview, IL
09.2000 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL05.2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting in EHR
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Family Education
- Patient Admission and Discharge
- Cardiac Care
Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor
BLS Certified
NIHSS Stroke Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Endeavor - Glenbrook Hospital
09.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Northeastern Illinois University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakton Community College