Wendy Cathey
Orange Park,Fl
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse, skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, EMR systems, and care coordination.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Clinical Resource
Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County
05.2023 - Current
- Develop and Coordinate new hires orientation and staff education plans for PACU, Endoscopy, Pre Admission Testing, Cath lab, Echo, Stress Lab and HAVU units.
- Assist 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.
- Participate in Patient Chart Auditing and overview of Clinical Documentation for Regulatory Compliance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Work closely with Clinical Nurse Educators and Nursing Leaders to identify staff needs and educational opportunities.
- Work closely with our Quality Improvement team on new processes and preparation for hospital surveys.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Clinical Nurse Educator for nursing staff
- Onboarded new hires, navigated new staff through orientation period.
- Assigned annual education plans and organized hospital-wide education fairs.
- Experienced in Patient Chart Auditing, Clinical Documentation for Regulatory Compliance.
- Worked closely with our Quality Improvement team on new processes and preparation for hospital surveys.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Led the development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.
- Assisted in the design of simulation exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences for clinical staff members.
- Facilitated open communication between management and clinical staff, addressing concerns and implementing solutions to improve overall team satisfaction.
- Coordinated continuing education events, connecting nurses with relevant resources to advance their expertise within their respective fields.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing and implementing evidence-based educational programs for clinical staff.
- Championed adoption of digital tools in nursing education, enhancing learning experiences and outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County
09.2013 - 02.2022
- Stayed with the same hospital system just transferred to a new location.
- Helped set up and open our Recovery Room unit.
- I have worked in pre-op, surgical recovery, cath lab recovery, endoscopy recovery and pre-admission testing.
- I was also promoted to Surgical Services Coordinator specifically handling new hires and staff education for the PACU.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Responsibilities have included: Identified department needs and made recommendations, adjustments, and reports.
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to reduce risks.
- Trained, guided, and have been a preceptor to new staff.
- Coordinator and Charge RN responsibilities in PACU & Preadmission Testing.
- Develop and Coordinate new hires orientation and staff education plans for PACU, Endoscopy and Preadmission Testing Units.
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's Southside
05.2008 - 09.2013
- Worked in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) for two years 5/2008-11/2010.
- Then transferred to the PACU where I worked in pre-op and Phase 2 post op recovery of surgical patients 11/2010-10/2013.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patient vital signs.
- Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions
- Preceptor for new staff.
- Managed patients with various cardiology conditions, cardiac drips, prepped and recovered Cardiac Catheterization patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prepped and Phase 2 recovered surgical patients in PACU from 2010-2013.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2008
- Staff Nurse on a very busy Open Heart Recovery Step Down unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Took care of high acuity post open heart surgery patients on telemetry, chest tubes, cardiac drips.
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
- Educated patients and families on conditions such as CHF, Cardiac dysrhythmias and post op care after open heart surgery.
- 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.
- Prepped and Recovered Cardiac Catheterization patients.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
12.2023
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Capella University
12.2017
Associates of Science - Nursing
Florida State College of Jacksonville
05.2006
Skills
- Direct Patient care
- Coordinating nursing teams
- Care planning
- Assessing patients
- EMR systems
- Coordinating staff education plans
- Developing in-services
- Orienting new hires
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and Charting
- Telemetry monitoring
- Data Collection
- Clinical Documentation Auditing
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Active Florida RN License since 07/14/2006
References
- Polly Curole, MSN, Director of Surgical Services/Cardiology, Ascension Clay County, FL, polly.curole@ascension.org
- Traci Lozada, BSN, PACU/PAT/Endoscopy Manager, Ascension Clay County, traci.lozada@ascension.org
- Amanda Schnur, Cardiology Manager, Ascension Clay County, FL, Amanda.Schnur@ascension.org
- Annette James, PACU Clinical Supervisor, Ascension Clay County, FL, annette.james@ascension.org
Credentials
MSN, RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Clinical Resource
Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County
02.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County
09.2013 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's Southside
05.2008 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2008
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Active Florida RN License since 07/14/2006
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associates of Science - Nursing
Florida State College of Jacksonville
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