Registered Nurse Care

Kathleen D. McMullin

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Tamarac, FL 33321

Home: 954-***-**** EMail: **********@***.***

Summary:

Registered Nurse with over two years of experience in Telephonic Triage for a leading

workers’ compensation insurance company. Thirteen years of Emergency Department

experience, including Charge Nurse duties. Eight years of Telemetry/IMCU experience,

including Charge Nurse duties.

Professional Experience:

09/2011-present Telephonic Triage Unit, OptaComp, BCBS of Florida, Fort

Lauderdale

Telephonic Triage RN: Function as first line contact for injured employees on behalf of

the client. Utilize clinical expertise and critical thinking skills to provide comprehensive

telephonic assessment of work related injuries. Based on established algorithms and

protocols, refer employee to the most appropriate and cost effective level of care.

Provide afterhours support for case managers including arranging follow up care,

medication and DME preauthorization.

04/2009-present Emergency Department, Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale.

RN (Per Diem): Provide bedside care to patients of all ages and acuity levels. Utilizing a

strong knowledge base and clinical experience, function with minimal supervision in a

high volume fast paced Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center.

O5/2008-06/2009 Emergency Department, Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Weston

Staff RN: Provided bedside care to patients of all ages and acuity levels. Designated

Triage Nurse, initiated appropriate diagnostic tests based on established rapid triage

protocols appropriate to presenting symptoms. Frequent reassessment of triaged

patients awaiting ED bed assignment. Ongoing communication the Charge Nurse and

ED MDs regarding acuity level and any changes in patient status.

04/2000-05/2008 Emergency Department, North Ridge Hospital, Fort Lauderdale

Staff/Charge RN: Provided care to patients of all ages and acuity levels in a Certified

Chest Pain and Stroke Center. As Charge Nurse, Determined patient assignments

based on departmental volume, acuity levels, and available staff. Facilitated patient

transfers of patients to other healthcare facilities when warranted. Interfaced with family

members and University of Miami’s Organ Procurement Center as a part of post

mortem care.

10/1995-04/2000 Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit, North Ridge Hospital.

Staff RN: Completed admission assessment and medication record for patients

scheduled for Open Heart Surgery and PTCA. Participated in pre-procedural teaching

and preparation. Reviewed medication record with Anesthesiologist and Surgeon prior

to procedure. Provided post procedural and postoperative care and teaching. Initiated

and titrated vasoactive medication.

06/1992-05/2000 Progressive Care Unit, North Broward Hospital District.

Staff/Relief Charge RN: Provided care to patients with various cardiac related

conditions. Charge Nurse duties including patient assignments, interpreting lab values,

notifying physicians of patient status changes. Implementing patient in house and

outside facility transfers.

Education:

Florida International University, Davie, Florida: Bachelor of Science Degree: Nursing

08/1999 Broward Community College, Coconut Creek, Florida: Associate in Science

Degree: Nursing 05/1992 Online course work in Nursing Case Management, Triage

Course 11/2012, Critical Care Course 04/2000

Certifications/Organizations:

ACLS……. PALS……. Member ENA……. Member Sigma Theta Tau

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