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Pamela Ketterer

Foxboro,MA

Summary

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

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Electrophysiology Lab

Boston Medical Center One Boston Center Place
09.2013 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.

RN Cardiac Step Down Unit

Boston Medical Center One Boston Center Place
09.1991 - 09.2013
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Medication teaching and lifestyle modification to patient and family
  • IV skills
  • ACLS

RN Cardiac Rehab

Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1997

Worked with patients with cardiac disease to improve quality of life

  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Curry College
Milton, MA
06.1987

Skills

  • Geriatric Care
  • Community Health
  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical Judgment
  • ACLS
  • IV certification
  • Discharge Planning

Timeline

RN Electrophysiology Lab

Boston Medical Center One Boston Center Place
09.2013 - Current

RN Cardiac Rehab

Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1997

RN Cardiac Step Down Unit

Boston Medical Center One Boston Center Place
09.1991 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Curry College
Pamela Ketterer