Kate Kangas
Email: ********@************.***
Address:
City: Prior Lake
State: MN
Zip: 55372
Country: USA
Phone: 952-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Over a year of experience in primary care with patients in a group home setting combined with hospital settings. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Seeking leadership role in a health care field.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Rasmussen College, Eagan MN 1/2001 to 9/2010 (Nursing)
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Over a year of experience in primary care with patients in a group home setting combined with hospital settings. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Seeking leadership role in a health care field.
Licenses
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of MN
Massage Therapist
Skill Highlights
Medication administration expert
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Familiarity with disease management programs
Trained in in- and out-patient care
Infection control standards expert
Committed to compliance reporting
Budgeting expertise
Effective policy and program development
Flow sheet charting
Body mechanics knowledge
Tracheotomy experience
Professional Experience
March 2012 to Current
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres Chanhassen, MN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Conducted screening and rehabilitative and supportive services on a primary health care team.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Assisted patients with daily tracheotomy cares.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with Mental development disorders.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
January 2009 to March 2012
Hauling for Hope Lakeville, MN
Sales Representative / Outside Sales
Identified prospective customers through target marketing research.
Recognized as top sales generator, increasing sales level by 70 percentage in 2009 alone.
Retained and ensured proper handling and care of 150 existing client accounts.
Consistently met and exceeded department expectations for productivity and accuracy levels.
Successful worked solely with little to no supervision.
Education and Training
2010 Rasmussen College Eagan, MN
Associate of Science Nursing
Continued training in behavior and body mechanics, in 2012.