Kathryn Laine Welch
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Mississippi, United States of America
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Overview:
Support specialist for funeral home.
Education:
University of Southern Mississippi, Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing and Management 2007
Jones College, Associates Degree in Arts with emphasis in Nursing 2013 licensed Registered Nurse 2013-current
Credentials:
Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum 2014-current
Registered Nurse 2013-current
Employment History:
Registered Nurse
Merit Health Wesley
RN Cardiac telemetry 2/2024-5/2024
Hattiesburg, MS
Bedside patient care administering medications to medically ill cardiac patients, communicating with Nurse practitioners, physicians, staff and family members about patient statuses, educated family and patients on diseases and illnesses to promote healing and well-being.
Pine Belt Mental Health
Injection RN 3/2023-12/2023
Laurel, MS
Administered psychiatric medications/injections to mentally ill patients per physician orders. Discussed disposition, progression, regression, and well-being with patient, physicians, and family members involved for the best outcome of the patient.
Veterans Home
Charge Nurse 6/2022-12/2022
Collins, MS
Managed, supervised staff on daily duties for veteran care. Assisted with answering call lights, medication administration. Also communicated with residents, family of residents, and administration of resident statuses, ongoing care, needs and wants to promote the quality of life and well-being of retired veterans.
Forrest Health Hospital
Charge Nurse/Flow coordinator 2/2021-6/2022
Hattiesburg, MS
Managed and assisted staff in care of traumatically injured and ill patients. Educated, promoted, pioneered, molded and expedited the discharge process of discharging patients from very busy trauma 2 unit and very busy emergency rooms. Navigated and expedited patients to their assigned rooms on other units in facility.
Ochsners Medical Center
Respiratory, Surgical, Cardiac, Neuro ICU RN 08/2020-02/2021
New Orleans, LA
Bedside patient care. Administered meds, titrated infusions, monitored and calculated ventilatory machines to optimize Peep pressures and ventilation. Effectively educated families, and care of patient to downgrade patient to step down and/or telemetry for eventual discharge home or to assisted care facility.
Texas Oncology
Chemotherapy infusion Registered Nurse, 3/2017-10/2018
Fort Worth, TX
Administered Chemotherapy to patients battling terminal cancer. Administered Iron, fluids and electrolytes to patients getting chemo in need of hydration and electrolyte balance. Communicated patient needs and wants to physicians and nurse practitioners. Emotional assistance during difficult times for and with family members and patients.
John Peter Smith Hospital
Trauma 1/ Emergency Room RN/ Area Lead 07/2014-02/2016
Fort Worth, TX
Bedside patient care to traumatically injured patients in immediate need of care and resuscitation. As an area lead I pioneered new discharging speeds and navigation techniques for the best patient outcome, expediting patients to the next level of care either in Intensive care units, stepdown, telemetry or med surgical floors. Expedited the discharge process in less serious areas such as minor care. Gold star recognition for excellence in charting.
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Neuro telemetry RN 01/2014-07/2016
Mansfield, TX
Bedside patient care of the neuro telemetry patient. Proper NIHSS documentation. Medication administrations, IV titrations. Effective communications with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, family members and patients of their care received to endorse well-being and healing of the patient.
Liberty National Insurance
Sales Agent 2007-2009
As a licensed insurance agent, I sold, made cold calls to the general public in the state of Mississippi whom had no health insurance, provided them with affordable options for health and life insurance.
Dillard’s Inc.
Sales Associate 2005-2007
While in college full time I sold handbags, and jewelry in Dillard’s fine handbag section to customers coming in looking for something to add to their wardrobe. Made suggestions, and completions for the guest seeking something new and fresh.
Extracurricular Activities
Sorority
References:
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