CATHERINE WARD
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EDUCATION
South University 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31406. PH# 800-***-****
MS Nursing GPA 3.89 2016
Capstone “The Significance of Educating Healthcare Providers about Stigma Experienced by Methadone Maintenance Users”
State College of Florida 7131 Professional Pkwy. E., Sarasota, FL 34240 PH# 941-***-****
BSN NURSING GPA 4.0 2013
State College of Florida 7131 Professional Pkwy. E., Sarasota, FL 34240 PH# 941-***-****
A.A. NURSING 2009
Parkland College 2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL 61821. PH# 217.351, 2200
A.S. NURSING 1993
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS, ALS 2018 (Exp)
LICENSES
R.N. (upon request) 2018 (Exp)
ARNP (upon request) 2022 (EXP)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Advanced Health Assessment All Florida Family Care 3301 66th St N. STE A St. Petersburg Fl. 33710 PH# 727-***-**** Preceptor Sreelatha Tirupathi, MD, Internal Medicine 2016
Adult/Gerontology Practicum I Pinnacle Medical Group 315 75th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209, PH# 941-***-**** Preceptor Sergio Perez, MD. Internal Medicine 2016
Women’s Health Practicum II Pinnacle Medical Group 315 75th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209, PH# 941-***-**** Preceptor Marta Rothstein, ARNP 2016
Primary Care Practicum III Pinnacle Medical Group 315 75th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209, PH# 941-***-**** [Preceptor Marta Rothstein, ARNP 2016
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Parallon Workforce Solutions [5943 Cattleman Lane, Sarasota Fl. 34232, PH# 941-***-**** or 727-***-****]
R.N. Float 2015 – Present
(Current position) I perform history and physicals, utilize extensive EMR, and manage patient care. Core measures focus on AMI, HF, Pneumonia, and Diabetes. Also, frequent HTN, CAD, Medical Surgical and acute pain conditions such as burns, crush injury, and post-operative. This position requires local travel to HCA facilities and requires ability of quickly assimilating to the unique culture of various settings, units, and staff and flexibility regarding scheduling. Efficiently in finding and apply applicable protocols is integral. An aptitude to work well with new staff on a shift by shift basis is a necessity. This position was taken for flexibility enabling me to remain employed and complete my MSN/attend clinical.
Doctors Hospital [5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233, PH# 941. 342.1100]
R.N. PCU 2013 – 2015
I performed physical assessments/utilization of EMR/order entry/ Patient mix included post PCI/ AMI/HF/Diabetes/Stroke. Patients were monitored via telemetry required a working knowledge of rhythm recognition as well as ability for responding to acute changes in patient status. I helped manage the unit when assuming (relief) charge duty, oversight of the unit including responding to crisis, rapid responses, and codes, as well as daily activities of organizing staff and patient care flow.
Kindred Hospital [3030 6th St S, St Petersburg, FL 33705, PH# 727.894. 8719]
R.N. ICU 2011– 2013
I completed physical assessments/used EMR/order entry/assisted in intubating patients/managed Diprovan/vasoactive/inotropic/dopaminergic IV meds as needed /I was on the rapid response/code team/ this position was highly autonomous but also required collaboration with other disciplines to ensure comprehensive care of highly acute patient population.
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center [8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202, PH# 941-***-****]
R.N. Admissions 2010 –2011
This seasonal position was taken for flexibility while pursuing my education. I completed hospital wide intake/ admissions and discharges, including history and physical assessments/EMR use/order entry. Additionally, worked in telemetry and MS unit as needed.
Tidewell Hospice [1751 Mound St, Ste 101, Sarasota, FL, 34232, PH# 941-***-****]
R.N. Case Manager (Sat, Sun, Mon) 2008 –2010
I provided care to patients who were experiencing the dying process, this included medication management, wound care, ordering durable medical equipment, oxygen, or arranging admission to hospice house when needed. Additional responsivities included coordinating patient assignments. As such, I determined what staff was needed to respond to patient needs. Further, this position required ability to manage frequent pain crisis or other crisis in collaboration with on call physician, social workers and additional staff as needed.
South Bay Hospital [4016 Sun City Center Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573, PH# 813. 634. 3301]
R.N. ICU and Relief Charge Nurse 2005 – 2007
I managed care of critically ill and predominantly intubated patients, including IV drip management (vasoactive, dopaminergic, inatropic, conscious sedation medications), and pain management. I assisted with intubations, responded to unit and hospital wide cardiac/respiratory arrest/rapid response provider and while charge assumed the responsibility for oversight of ICU unit. This position while autonomous, included frequent collaboration with respiratory therapists, dieticians, physical therapists, and physicians.
Venice Regional Bayfront Health [540 The Rialto, Venice, FL 34285. PH# 941.485. 7711]
R.N. (Critical Care Internship) 2003–2005
Initially hired for telemetry position, I applied and received a critical care internship in the ICU at this hospital. I learned advanced physical assessment and history, use and application of IV drip medication management, care of intubated patient/organ preservation procedures/ and frequent EMR Utilization plus order entry.
All About Staffing (Now Parallon) [5943 Cattleman Lane, Sarasota Fl. 34232, PH# 941-***-**** or 727-***-****]
R.N. Local Travel 1999–2002
I assumed care of patients with acute conditions as a local travel RN. Units included PCU & MS. Ability to quickly assimilate to varied hospitals/ staff & patient groups, ability to grasp diverse policies and procedures/highly autonomous role.
Loudoun Hospital [44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176 PH# 703. 858-6000]
R.N. PCU/MS 1997–1999
Hired in telemetry unit to learn about cardiac conditions, telemetry monitoring, some limited exposure to code situations (observer). Additionally, I continued with care of patients with MS conditions.
Venice Regional Bayfront Health [540 The Rialto, Venice, FL 34285. PH# 941.485. 7711]
R.N. MS/Ortho 1994–1997
Entry level, patient care of patients post orthopedic surgery, or medical surgical procedures.
LANGUAGES
[English – native language]
MEMBERSHIPS
[American Academy of Nurse Practitioners]
PERSONAL INTERESTS
[Orchestra/Hiking/Nature/Skiing/Fishing/Travel]