Kathleen Reenstra
Summerfield
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse in Extended Care Unit
Surgical Center of Greensboro
12.1998 - Current
- Total Joint Coordinator RCC: facilitate post operative care for total joint patients with Case Managers. Manage staff numbers for optimum nurse to patient ratio. Update orders and discharge instructions to reflect changes in care and to meet each patient’s individualized needs. Assist each patient with ambulation and mobility.
- Super User for EMR launch responsible for all total joint, general, ENT and GYN RCC orders, training for unit staff and continuous improvement for ease of use with EMR.
- Responsible for total care for post operative patients including all discharge instructions and patient and family education
- Administered medications and monitored patient recovery in post-operative care settings.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on pre- and post-operative procedures and recovery expectations.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse in Medical Intermediate Care Unit
High Point Regional Hospital
High Point, NC
09.1994 - 03.2000
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting significant changes to healthcare providers for timely interventions.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on clinical practices and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Administered critical care interventions in high-acuity environments to stabilize patients' conditions.
Research Assistant
Ortho Diagnostics Inc
03.1991 - 08.1994
- Member of a team that successfully got FDA approval for ELISA test kit for early detection of Hepatitis C
- Collaborated with the Blood Bank in Helsinki Finland for advance testing on Elisa test kit
- Created and implemented guard band studies for the ELISA test kit
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support research initiatives and inform project direction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement experimental protocols effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Stroudsburg University
12.1989
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer Medical Center School of Nursing
Trenton, NJ05-1994
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC06-2026
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counsel
- Team coordination
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient care planning
- Family education
Certification
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
Award
Teammate of the Month, Surgical center of Greensboro, March 2025
Volunteer and Community Service
- Cone Elementary School Back to School Supplies, 2024-08, Organized within the facility school supplies for Cone Elementary, Provided the school with enough supplies for the first month of school
- Western North Carolina Hurricane Relief, 2024-10, Organized facility donations for transport to Western North Carolina., Donations filled a moving truck and two cars, Transported to Boone and help to distribute to families in need after Hurricane Helene
- Carolina Clauses, 2024-12, Adopted a family from Hurricane Helene devastation in Western North Carolina, Supplied supermarket gift cards and presents for a family during the Christmas Holiday
- Ronald McDonald House -Facility Wide, 2024-12, Collected travel size toiletries within the facility for families during their stay at the Ronald McDonald House
- Greensboro Police Department Operation Yuletide – Facility Wide, 2023-11, 2023-12, Adopted a family of 7 children nominated by the Greensboro Police Department and provided all the Christmas presents for the family, Shopped, wrapped and delivered all the present including needs of the household and 5 new bicycles for the children
Publication
- J E Bylund, M A Haines, K Walsh, P Bouloc, R D'Ari, M L Higgins
- Buoyant density studies of several mecillinam-resistant and division mutants of Escherichia coli
- Journal of Bacteriology Volume 173 No. 17 9/1/1991
SCA Health Presentations
- Code Cart Inservice
- Code Cart drill and education on AED and supplies and medicines in the Code Cart
- Mock Code
- Presented Annually last Inservice October 2024
Committee Participation
- Teammate Celebration Committee
- Role: Chairperson
- Duration: April 2021 – Present
- Coordinated all team celebration events
- Organized Teammate Celebration week every year with food and prizes for all the teammates
- Help Implement teammate of the month where our Monthly winner is nominated by their peers and then celebrated for their exemplary work with SCA swag and a front row parking spot
Performance Improvement Project
- Increase safety for Transferring our Total joint Patients to their cars
- Implemented the use of safety step stool
- Provided handle to ensure safe car entry
- Put into effect PT stairs for patients
- December 2024 to present
Cross Training
PACU
Timeline
Registered Nurse in Extended Care Unit
Surgical Center of Greensboro
12.1998 - Current
Registered Nurse in Medical Intermediate Care Unit
High Point Regional Hospital
09.1994 - 03.2000
Research Assistant
Ortho Diagnostics Inc
03.1991 - 08.1994
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Stroudsburg University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer Medical Center School of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Gardner-Webb University