Katie Etchison
Omaha
Summary
Highly knowledgeable and critical care registered nurse with a deep understanding of various treatments, techniques, and diagnostic procedures. Skilled in delivering immediate and personalized care to patients. Proficient in utilizing EPIC and Cerner systems for efficient and effective triage. Known for organizational skills and dependability, successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive outlook. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to contribute towards team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
12.2024 - 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.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Continuous Renal Replacement Coordinator
CUMC-Bergan Mercy Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Established multi-hospital program for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in the ICU.
- Manage 60 CRRT trained nurses, ensuring they are up to date on their continuing education, certification and comprehension.
- Developed Educational material utilized to teach ICU nurses to provide dialysis therapy in an ICU Setting.
- Sourced donations for materials to up-start programs for both CUMC-Bergan Mercy Hospital and Immanuel Hospital.
- Created annual renewal competency
- Co-established Qi project to monitor prescription dosage for over/under-dosing CRRT and the impact that has on the patients from cost to antibiotic dosage needs.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
CHI Creighton University-Bergan Mercy Hospital
06.2007 - Current
- Participated in Medical Surgical CRRT departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new staff members, guiding them through orientation processes and providing support for their professional development.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport within the clinical setting. Educated patients and their families on complex medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies to facilitate successful transitions from hospital to home.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies, ensuring proper sterile technique and patient comfort. Utilized advanced clinical skills to manage invasive lines, mechanical ventilation, and other critical care equipment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary team members by conducting thorough bedside handoffs during shift changes or transfers in care responsibility.
- Enhanced patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment.
- Provided Leadership and was a resource to the Hospital as the Intensive Care Charge Nurse. Used analytical and Problem solving skills as the House Supervisor.
- Grew my knowledge base and education through growing my career from a Medical floor to a Post-Intensive Care Unit, to staff ICU RN and finally to Charge RN.
- Responded rapidly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress events, applying critical thinking skills and expert knowledge to initiate life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA01.2012
Certificate - License Practical Nurse
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA12.2006
Skills
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Emergency Interventions
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Analytical Thinking
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient Advocacy
- End of life care
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR systems
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
12.2024 - Current
Continuous Renal Replacement Coordinator
CUMC-Bergan Mercy Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
CHI Creighton University-Bergan Mercy Hospital
06.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Iowa Western Community College
Certificate - License Practical Nurse
Iowa Western Community College
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