Kathleen A. Herr

***-**** ****** ***. ***

Brooklyn, NY 11220

Phone: 646-***-****

Email: ad3rda@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Registered nurse seeking a flexible RN position to further my nursing career and explore new aspects of nursing.

Education:

August 2023

SUNY Downstate

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

Graduated with Honors

April 2015 Chamberlain College Online Program

Major: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

GPA: 3.8

Graduated with Honors

2009 St. Paul's School of Nursing Staten Island, NY

(Formerly Saint Vincent Catholic Centers School of Nursing)

Major: Associate degree in Nursing (RN)

GPA: 3.5

Completed 720 clinical hours; assessments, provided patient care, administered medication. Clinical rotations included: NICU, CCU, MICU, OR, L&D, Psychiatry, hospice, oncology, hemodialysis, home care

2007 Adelphi University (AU) Garden City, NY

Major: Bachelor Degree in Science

GPA: 3.59- Cum Laude

Honors: Deans List (2004-2007) - Physical Education Departmental Honors Activities: Physical Education Club

2003 Saint Saviour High School Brooklyn, NY

High School and Regents Diploma

Honors: National Honor Society (4 years)

Activities: Varsity Softball, Varsity Basketball, Yearbook Committee

Experience:

Postpartum/Nursery RN

May 2016- present NYU Lutheran Brooklyn, NY

Responsibilities: Nursery and Postpartum Nurse

-performing head to toe assessments on mother and newborn with the ability to identify any abnormalities.

-Educate high risk mothers on discharge and follow up instructions on postpartum care and newborn care.

-Assist moms with social needs and assist in preparing for follow up home care. Administer IV, injectable and PO medications.

-Initiate IV access, finger/heel stick blood draws.

-Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of objective and subjective findings. Monitor lab values.

-Assess for healthy bonding between Mom and baby.

-Assist with breastfeeding.

-Monitor mother for signs/symptoms of preeclampsia, hemorrhage, infection, postpartum depression and proper care of newborn. Administer intravenous fluids and medications.

Travel Assignments: Mother/Baby RN (was then hired as Staff RN by both Facilities)

Sept 2013- July 2016 Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY

September 2014 – January 2016 Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NJ

February 2011- December 2013 New York Methodist Hospital Brooklyn, NY

Positions: Mother Baby RN- March 2012- March 2013

Med-Surg RN/ Stroke Unit -February 2011- March 2012

• Position: Infusion Staff (September 2013-December 2013)

• Access/deaccess ports with blood draw via aseptic technique

• Sterile dressing changes

• Analyze blood draws

• Monitor for s/s of reaction to chemotherapy

• Initiate IV access, perform venipuncture for peripheral and central lines blood draws. Monitor patients during treatment and provide the necessary education on how to manage conditions and follow-up care.

• Administer infusions (specifically Chemotherapy and blood products)

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, providers, patients, and fellow employees.

Medical-Surgical Unit, Neurological Unit, Stroke/Neurosurgical Stepdown Unit

• Responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and interpretation of cardiac strips.

• Provide head to toe assessments and identify abnormalities.

• Monitor lab values

• Create and evaluate care plans of 8-10 assigned patients

• Initiate IV access, perform venipuncture, and finger stick blood draws

• Perform frequent neurological assessments

• Responsible for direct beside patient care, administering IV, injectable and PO medication, ongoing assessment, and documentation of objective and subjective findings.

• Delegate to ancillary staff and maintain standards of professional nursing.

• Provides professional nursing care in accordance with physicians' orders and hospital policy

• Provide education of disease processes, medication, and plan of care to patients and families

August, 2010- February, 2011 Woodhull Medical Center Brooklyn, NY

Position: Adult Medicine Clinic Staff Nurse

• Evaluate, plan and provide nursing care to patients in accordance with physician instructions and protocols.

• Perform triage for walk-in patients

• Provide patient education and follow up.

• Implement, evaluate, and provide teaching for patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, monitor blood glucose levels.

• Administer prescribed medications/immunizations/PPD

• PPD readings

• Maintain health records, update patients' profiles.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, providers, patients, and fellow employees.

• Perform head to toe assessments

• Team Leader for LPNs and PCAs

• Delegate duties to LPNs and PCAs

• Assess and follow up with patients screened for depression

• Provide patient education specifically for diabetic, hypertensive, and Coumadin patients.

Aug 2003- October 2010 Guild for Exceptional Children Brooklyn, NY

Position: Direct Care Counselor (2003-2010)

Position: Medicaid Service Coordinator (August 2007- September 2010)

• Helped provide a safe and healthy environment for adults with disabilities.

• Administer psychotropic medication

• Helped provide a safe environment for individuals with dual psychiatric disorders

• Assist consumers in carrying out their day-to-day life activities

• Record weekly and monthly goals and activities.

• Accompany consumers to doctor appointments

• Coordinate services and supports for 25 individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Organize and conduct Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings for consumers with and act as their advocates

• Promote and facilitate strategies for individuals with developmental disabilities to maximize independence and community integration.

• Act as a liaison with Medicaid on behalf of the consumers

Certifications

NRP/BCLS/AED

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Knowledge of Electronic Documentation Systems: Epic, Quadramed, Cerna, CIS, Centricity, Soarian

References are available upon request

Contact this candidate