CATHERINE A. STRICKLAND

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Lynchburg, SC 29080

803-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A Seasoned Registered Nurse with extensive experience in hospital with varied nursing capacities. Proven expertise in nursing with staff relations, assessments planning implementation and evaluation of patients. Exceptional management skills providing quality patient care.

EDUCATION

1969 Bishopville High School

Bishopville, SC

Diploma

1972 Memorial Medical Center

Savannah, Georgia

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

1983 MUSC

Charleston, SC

Echocardiography

1984 Florence Darlington Technical College

Florence, SC

Associate Degree in Nursing

EXPERIENCE

2019-Present Lake Marion Nursing Facility

1527 Urbana Road

Summerton, SC 29148

2018-2019 McLeod Health Clarendon

10 Hospital Street

Manning, SC 29102

2008-2018 Clarendon County Detention Center

320 East Boyce Street

Manning, SC 29102

2004-2008 Clarendon Memorial Hospital

10 Hospital Street

Manning, SC 29102

SKILLS

Preventive health Patient Education

Strong clinical judgement Staff supervision

Laboratory procedures Charting/clinical documentation

Patient evaluation Intravenous therapy

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide nursing care services under supervision

Provide direct patient care

Monitor the health of the patient

Maintain and update health records via the electronic system

Phone triage and assist Dr with rounds/treatment

Provide care under the prescribed treatment plan

Observe and report on the well-being of patients

Keep a record of each patient about their medical histories and their symptoms

Perform diagnostic tests and followup with doctor

Operate medical equipment

Administer medications and perform treatments [oxygen, dressing changes, catheter care, etc]

Teach patients about managing illness

Develop nursing care treatment plans

Treat patients for their injury or illness

Perform routine lab work

Educate patients about their health

Provide leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities

Supervise other staff, including other nurses

Assess the condition of patients

Evaluate the patient care and identify opportunities for improvement

Collaborate with the healthcare team

Utilize all available resources to provide quality cost-effective patient care

Serve as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel

REFERENCES

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