Catherine Gayle-Mitchell
Lawrenceville
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong background in patient assessment and quality improvement at Northside Hospital. Successfully led initiatives to enhance patient care quality and safety protocols. Proficient in mentoring junior staff and fostering teamwork, resulting in higher patient satisfaction and outcomes. Dynamic Registered Nurse Team Leader specializing in patient assessment, quality improvement, and staff training. Proven ability to mentor new nurses and enhance team collaboration for superior patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse Team Leader
Northside Hospital
Lawrenceville
01.2022 - Current
- Led nursing team in delivering patient-centered care and improving workflows.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for patient needs.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practices and hospital protocols.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline patient care processes.
- Served as an advocate for patients in order to ensure they received appropriate medical attention.
- Ensured all staff members had proper training before beginning duties on the unit.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northside Hospital
Lawrenceville
06.2005 - Current
- Provided immediate care in high-pressure emergency situations for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans effectively.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized treatments based on clinical protocols and guidelines.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Administered life-saving interventions when needed in emergency situations involving trauma cases.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Northside Hospital
Lawrenceville
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Instructed nursing students in clinical settings at Northside Hospital.
- Developed lesson plans to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Guided students in patient care techniques and safety protocols.
- Mentored aspiring nurses, providing support and career advice.
- Conducted assessments of student learning outcomes based upon established criteria.
- Instructed students on proper safety protocols when handling medical equipment.
- Mentored students to help them develop their clinical skillset.
- Facilitated group discussions regarding case studies of patients within a clinical environment.
- Maintained accurate records of all instructor evaluations performed throughout the semester.
- Advised students on career paths available within the healthcare field.
- Provided feedback on student's progress, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Coordinated simulation exercises to prepare students for high-pressure healthcare scenarios.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Emergency response protocols
- Staff training and development
- Team collaboration strategies
- Clinical instruction
- Patient confidentiality
- Policy enforcement
- Clinical leadership
- Medical documentation
- Electronic charting expertise
- Nursing assignments
- Clinical supervision
- Medical administration
- Staff leadership
- Strong clinical judgment
- Staff assignments
Certification
PALS
Accomplishments
Walden Alumni
Timeline
Registered Nurse Team Leader
Northside Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Northside Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northside Hospital
06.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University