Katie Davis
Marion
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive, and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in oncology, OB/GYN, urgent care, medical/surgical practice and procedures. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mission Hospital McDowell
07.2022 - Current
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to acutely ill and critically ill patients.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Recently, I was recognized on my unit by multiple patients for my caring attitude and attention to their needs. I was recognized again by one of the leaders observing our bedside care/shift change report as having provided excellent care and attention to detail about the patients specific needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
My Care Now - McDowell
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Asheville Women's Medical Center
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Coordinated services with medical and office staff to improve patient satisfaction, engagement and compassionate care.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
CNA II/Patient Access Representative
Cancer Care of WNC
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure and heart rate.
- Verified demographics and insurance information to register patients in computer system.
- Applied knowledge of payer requirements, utilizing on-line eligibility systems to verify patient coverage and policy limitations.
- Obtained necessary signatures for privacy laws and consent for treatment.
- Organized and maintained records by updating and obtaining both personal and financial information from patients.
- Applied HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations while handling patient information.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments with patients and healthcare professionals.
Patient Access Representative
Mission Hospital McDowell
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Greets and registers patients by verifying and keying in demographic information, insurance coverage, and payments into Cerner.
- Represents the health system and departments by serving as an interface between the patient/family and clinical areas.
- Utilized customer service skills and detailed system knowledge to support hospital and clinic operations.
- Scheduled patient appointment and procedures with Cerner.
- Checked daily doctor schedules and verified insurance.
- Accessed patient information through Cerner, maintaining strict confidentiality to remain compliant with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC08.2020
High School Diploma - General Courses
Mitchell High School
Bakersville, NC06.2017
Skills
- Critical Thinker
- Planning/Coordinating
- Team Leadership
- Organizational planning
- Culturally Sensitive
- Proper etiquette
- Articulate and well-spoken
- Professional and mature
- Works well under pressure
- Flexible
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Regulatory requirements
- Samples collection
- Patient triaging
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Wound Care
- Tracking Symptoms
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- ADLs Assistance
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mission Hospital McDowell
07.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
My Care Now - McDowell
07.2021 - 07.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Asheville Women's Medical Center
10.2020 - 07.2021
CNA II/Patient Access Representative
Cancer Care of WNC
11.2019 - 08.2020
Patient Access Representative
Mission Hospital McDowell
07.2018 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
McDowell Technical Community College
High School Diploma - General Courses
Mitchell High School
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