KATHLEEN NOLAN
1095 Western Dr Lot 24
Summary
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Healthcare professional prepared for nursing roles, bringing substantial experience in patient care and medical procedures. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with a compassionate approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Brookdale Skyline
07.2023 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
RN
Intelly Staff
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
RN
Cedar Springs Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral an IM
RN Supervisor / Unit Manager
Pines Of Glens Falls
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Chronic patient care in long term unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 41 patients per shift.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's disease.
RN Supervisor
Pines Of Catskill
05.2010 - 03.2015
- Oversaw and managed approximately 6-8 LPN's and 14 CNA's clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia Green Community College
Greenport, NY01.1999
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
RN
Brookdale Skyline
07.2023 - Current
RN
Intelly Staff
03.2023 - Current
RN
Cedar Springs Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2023
RN Supervisor / Unit Manager
Pines Of Glens Falls
05.2013 - 03.2015
RN Supervisor
Pines Of Catskill
05.2010 - 03.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia Green Community College
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