Katie Marie Keane
Registered Nurse
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high- stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Skills
Vaccine administration
Patient discharge
Precepting
Collecting vitals
Infection control measures
Direct Patient Care
Oxygen saturation standards
Patient Assessments
Administering immunizations
Physical assessments
Professional bedside manner
Medication distribution
Care Plan Development
Medication Administration
EMR / EHR
Strong clinical judgment
Work History
2020-04 - Current Registered Nurse
Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor, FL
Temple Terrace, Florida 33637
adws99@r.postjobfree.com
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well- coordinated treatment approaches.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care. Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
2017-10 - 2023-03 Charge Registered Nurse
Largo Medical Center, Largo, FL
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration. Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care. Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly. Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care. Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
2019-07 - 2020-03 Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health Brooksville, Brooksville, FL
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management. Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options. 2005-06 - 2016-03 Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Center Of Trinity, Trinity, FL
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating. Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
2016-06 - 2018-12 Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Chamberlain University - Downers Grove, IL
2015-12 - 2016-04 Associate of Science: Nursing
Kaiser Career College - Tampa, FL
2006-12 - 2007-07 Practical Nursing: Practical Nursing Pasco Hernando State College - New Port Richey, FL