Kate Cunningham
Emerson
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and interpersonal Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering the best-in-class patient care. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PICU
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
07.2023 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child''s condition, and resources for coping strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Children's Hospital Of Atlanta
05.2021 - Current
- Patient Care Technician in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Managed the needs of up to 56 patients and 28 nurses.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Occasionally floated to other units and was able to adapt quickly.
Office Assistant
West Cobb Services
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augusta University
Athens, Ga05.2023
Prerequisites -
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GASkills
- Patient Assessment
- Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Problem Solving
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Teamwork
- Medication Administration
- Patient Privacy (HIPPA)
- Personable
- CPR
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Federal Emergency Management Institute (FEMA (March 2023)
- Crisis Prevention Program (Marcus Autism Center)
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Sensitivity Training (SOGI)
- Handling Hazardous Drugs in the Healthcare System (USP 800)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PICU
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Children's Hospital Of Atlanta
05.2021 - Current
Office Assistant
West Cobb Services
05.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augusta University
Prerequisites -
Georgia College And State University
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