Katie Sullivan
Youngsville
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability 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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
04.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse - Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
Legacy Health
1 2020 - 04.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Preceptorship Nurse
Carilion Clinic
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Registered Nurse
Carilion Clinic Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Nursing Supervisor
Outer Cape Health Services
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia Tech
Associate of Science - Nursing
New River Community College
Dublin, VASkills
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Charting clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Assess learning needs
- Effective communication
- Evaluate/instruct clinical competence
Accomplishments
BLS certified
Rehab Excellence award winner 2017 and 2019
Unit Council Chair 2C Rehab 2022-Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
04.2021 - Current
Preceptorship Nurse
Carilion Clinic
05.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Carilion Clinic Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
08.2016 - 01.2020
Nursing Supervisor
Outer Cape Health Services
03.2013 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse - Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
Legacy Health
1 2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia Tech
Associate of Science - Nursing
New River Community College
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