Niagara Falls Patient Care
Resume:
CATHERINE PATTERSON
*** **** **** ***** *********, NY 14120
***********@*****.***
My commitment to nursing is as strong now as it was when I first graduated 33 years ago. The great enjoyment I get from helping others compels me to stay in this field and continue to do what I feel I do best. I have learned a great deal from each place I’m employed and plan to carry that knowledge and longevity to your institution. The time I have spent in each job has sharpened my nursing and people skills. I have learned that patience and caring are two very important parts of nursing. As you will see from my references, I am a hard and dedicated worker and will gladly go beyond the call of duty for my patients as well as my coworkers. Patient rights are as important to me as they are to the patient. Patient care must always come first.
EXPERIENCE
06/10/2024 TO PRESENT
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Travel Nurse- Floated to ER, Orthopedic, and Pacu Floors.
Unity Hospital 1555 Long Pond RD., Rochester, NY 14626 585-***-****
Monitor fresh abdominal, colorectal, bariatric, and orthopedic surgical patients. Educated patient and family on new medications and what to expect on pre/post procedures. support the patient and family by coordinating with doctors for implementing treatment plans. Direct care of patients, specializing in surgical, cardiac and orthopedic patients.
03/11/2004 TO 06/08/2024
Dialysis Nurse
NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER- 621 10th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 716-***-****
Provide safe high-quality dialysis treatment to acute inpatients. complete physical assessments, monitor patients during treatment, administer medications according to physician’s orders.
09/11/2023 TO 03/04/2024
PACU/ENDOSCOPY Nurse
St. Mary Corwin Common Spirit Hospital- 1008 Minnequa Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004 719-***-****
Provide care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local. Monitor vital signs, administer iv medications, and monitor heart rhythms during recovery. Provide phase I and phase II care.
05/01/2023 TO 08/28/2023
Medical Surgical Nurse
Parkview Hospital – 400 West 16th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-***-****
Conducted patient assessments, coordinated triage, documented and evaluated patient symptoms, and developed treatment plans with physicians and interdisciplinary medical teams to provide high-quality care. Ensured compliance with infection prevention procedures and hospital safety guidelines. Administered medication, supported physicians during invasive procedures, and non-invasive procedures, and conducted medical testing.
06/06/2022 TO 04/23/2023
TELEMETRY/MED SURG NURSE
NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER- 621 10TH STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14301 716-***-****
Monitor, interpret and analyze patient heart rhythms. Monitor fresh surgical patient wounds. Educated patient and family on new medications and what to expect on pre/post procedures. support the patient and family by coordinating with doctors for implementing treatment plans. Direct care of patients, specializing in surgical, cardiac and neurologic patients.
06/06/2022 – 04/23/2023
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER- 621 10TH STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14301 716-***-****
Plan and provide nursing care for mentally ill patients. Make nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options. Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
01/12/2009- 02/14/2020
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
EASTERN NIAGARA LOCKPORT HOSPITAL – 521 EAST AVENUE, LOCKPORT, NY 14094 716-***-****
Treat and stabilize medical and mentally ill patients in a fast-paced ER
Assist physicians caring for patients requiring emergency care due to cardiac arrests, strokes, accidents, multiple traumas, assaults, and more.
Administer critical medications to patients orally and via IV and injection while taking precaution to avoid adverse reactions or other problems
Communicate with patients and/or family members to determine medical history, allergies, and insurance information. Explain diagnoses and procedures to patients and/or family members, answering questions and assuring them as needed.
09/10/2018 TO 05/24/2022
RN CASE MANGER
UNITED HEALTHCARE – 600 AIRBORNE PARKWAY, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225
Collaborate with physicians to communicate patient’s needs and develop strategies to improve patient’s health condition.
Educate a patient’s family on recommended self-care techniques for providing medication and food to patient.
Ensure patients are housed in a safe, clean, and healthy environment that encourages recovery.
Conduct assessment of patient and family to identify their medical history and determine nursing diagnosis.
Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
Monitor the treatment process of patients to ensure the quality of health care provided is up to acceptable standards.
07/11/2016- 09/03/2018
RN UTILIZATION REVIEW
FIDELIS – 480 CROSSPOINT PARKWAY, GETZVILLE, NY 14068 716-***-****
Conduct inpatient ER reviews using Milliman Care Guidelines criteria. Work with medical directors in interpreting appropriateness of care and accurate claims payment.
09/07/2015 – 01/15/2018
PRE AND POST OP ENDOSCOPY – PER DIEM
SOUTH TOWNS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES- 3671 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD, ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127
Performs pre-procedure assessment. Review preprocedural patient information, including H&P, medications, allergies. Inserted peripheral IVs, monitored vital signs, performed conscious sedation, assisted in OR procedures, maintained scopes. Maintained call schedule beyond weekly work regimen. Organized in maintaining patient paperwork: history and physicals, physician orders, vital signs, progress notes, patient consents, discharge documents. Post operative assessment and recovery of patients as well as discharge planning and teaching. Assist in various pain management procedures, education and discharge planning.
07/12/2004 TO 01/05/2009
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE/CHARGE NURSE/PRN SUPERVISOR ON WEEKENDS -ADULT UNIT AND ECT DEPARTEMENT
CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER – 2300 PATTERSON STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203
615-342-100
Plan and provide nursing care for mentally ill patients. Make nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options. Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients. Assist physician during ECT treatments of in-house patients and provide care for outpatient ECT patients.
08/05/2002 TO 07/05/2004
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE/CHARGE NURSE -ADULT UNIT
VALLEYWISE HEALTH – 570 WEST BROWN AVE, MESA, AZ 85201 480-***-****
Plan and provide nursing care for mentally ill patients. Make nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options. Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
03/01/1999 -08/02/2002
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE/CHARGE NURSE -CHILD AND ADULT UNITS
BANNER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL – 7575 EAST EARLL DRIVE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 480-***-****
Plan and provide nursing care for mentally ill patients. Make nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options. Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
08/08/1994 TO 02/24/1999
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE/CHARGE NURSE - ADULT UNIT
NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER- 621 10TH STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14301
Plan and provide nursing care for mentally ill patients. Make nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options. Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
03/29/1993 to 07/27/1994
TELEMETRY NURSE
ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL – 340 KENNESTONE HOSPITAL BLVD, MARIETTS, GA 30060
Identify EKG rhythms while communicating with doctors, implementing proper treatments.
Manage patients with multiple complex diagnoses.
Trained in vent management, ventriculostomy, and lumbar drains management, CRRT, IABP, and vasoactive medications, and charge nurse duty.
Managed care for multiple patients in an acute care setting Monitored patients for changes in condition and reported to physicians Provided patient.
08/13/1991 TO 03/22/1993
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE/CHARGE NURSE - ADULT UNIT
NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER- 621 10TH STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14301
Plan and provide nursing care for mentally ill patients. Make nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options. Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
08/06/1990 TO 08/12/1991
INTENSIVE CARE NURSE
NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER-621 10TH STREET, NIAGARA FALLS,NY 14301
Provide respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
Provide emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their families.
Coordinate total nursing care by assessing the patient, determining plan of care, participating in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working collaborative with ancillary nursing and other patient team staff.
Make accurate, complete, and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process.
Provide care for critically ill patients with: Hemodynamic pressure lines (i.e: PA lines, CVP lines, arterial lines), Pressure monitoring devices: (i.e: ICP), Temporary pacing, C.O./C.I./C.C.O., Artificial airway/mechanical ventilation, etc.
EDUCATION
JUNE 1990
ASSOCIATE IN NURSING, niagara county community college
Skills:
Critical Thinking Strong Work Ethics
Team Worker Dependable
Problem Solving Time Management
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