Kathryn R. Knepel

**** *. ******** **. *********, Ia 52803

Phone: 262-***-**** E-Mail: ac0nsj@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I have been a registered nurse for 13+ years. I am a multi-faceted, reliable, and efficient nurse that has worked on a medical/surgical floor for 3 years, labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum for 8 years, and level 2-trauma center for 2 years. I have diversified skills to care for a wide-array of patients, use computerized charting, critical thinking, and task prioritization. I have excellent interpersonal, communication, and documenting skills. Experience

Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island, IL October 2011-current

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.

Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.

Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.

Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.

Trained 10 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.

Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.

Took vital signs of newborns while assisting in NICU.

Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.

Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow- up care.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Page 2

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.

Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.

Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.

Tested glucose and administered injections.

Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Aurora Medical Center, Hartford, WI December 2003-September 2011

Responsibilities and achievements are the same as current job. Education

Chamberlain College of Nursing, Masters in Nursing, FNP, Addison, IL 6/2017 Completed program in 3 years with a GPA 3.7

Chamberlain College of Nursing, Bachelors in Nursing, Addison, IL 10/2013 Completed this degree in 1 year 4 months with GPA 3.8 Moraine Park Technical College, ADN, Fond Du Lac, WI 12/2003 Certifications

• Will obtain a Registered Nurse Practitioner license for the State of Iowa and Illinois.

• CPR certified through American Heart Association 5/2016 to 5/2018.

• TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course expires 10/2019.

• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 3/2017-3/2019.

• Moderate sedation nurse 5/2020.

• ACLS expires 07/2017.

ENPC expires 6/2019

Accomplishments

Participated in medical missions to Haiti in 2015. Page 2

Assessment

Executed full patient assessments, including NG and G tubes.

Collaboration

Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.

Family Support

Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention and care.

Documentation

Documented patient intake information.

Patient Care

Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.

Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.

Diagnostic/Ancillary Tests

Routinely demonstrated medical proficiency by performing EKG's, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for up to 10 patients per day.

OSHA Compliance

Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.

Physician Support

Consistently praised by physicians for efficient assistance in minor surgical procedures and patient handling.

Surgical Preparation

Prepared patients for surgery by performing screening tests, evaluating vitals and administering proper medication. Skills

Health and wellness expertise.

Neonatal and maternity specialist.

Medication administration expert.

Skilled in conducting physical examinations.

Pediatric exams competency

BAC screening/drug screen collection.

Broad medical terminology knowledge.

Culturally sensitive.

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Computerized charting specialist.

Enthusiastic caregiver.

Newborn education.

IV drug therapy management .

Body mechanics knowledge.

Lab result evaluation.

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