KATIE MAXWELL
Huntersville
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a background in Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU). Display strong clinical skills in actively following-up with medical staff to ensure patient care plans are effectively implemented. Focuses on providing top-quality patient care and education, resulting in improved health outcomes. Demonstrated ability to handle high-stress situations and make critical decisions during the course of patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Bartender, Server & Host
Brickhouse Tavern
Davidson
01.2015 - 05.2024
- Greeted guests, ensuring a welcoming experience.
- Maintained a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment; enhanced team morale and efficiency.
- Ensured customer satisfaction while serving multiple tables; improved service speed and accuracy.
Registered Nurse, CTICU
Atrium Health
Charlotte
10.2025 - Current
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients in the Cardiovascular Thoracic Intensive Care Unit.
- Assisted with the insertion of central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, and Swan-Ganz catheters.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to life-threatening situations, such as cardiac arrest or shock.
- Worked with a respiratory therapist to extubate post-op patients after major heart surgery.
- Worked with specialized devices such as CRRT, LVAD, BIVAD, and iABP.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Biology and Minor in Neuroscience
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2020
Associates Degree - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte, NC07.2024
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient advocacy
- Arterial line monitoring
- Time management
- Leadership
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Management
- Patient education
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant I, 10/01/22
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Operation Pretty Things, Wilmington, NC, 08/01/17, 05/01/20, Managed shelter operations, coordinated donations, and provided crucial support to domestic violence survivors, enhancing safety and well-being.
- Volunteer, Feed NC, Mooresville, NC, 02/01/20, Present, Developed communication skills by engaging with customers of different backgrounds., Foster community connections through customer engagement, enhancing Feed NC's impact., Ensure food safety by diligently tracking donation expiration dates.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CTICU
Atrium Health
10.2025 - Current
Bartender, Server & Host
Brickhouse Tavern
01.2015 - 05.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Biology and Minor in Neuroscience
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associates Degree - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences