Katie Bruce
Houma
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 5 years of diverse experience in emergency medicine and rehabilitation offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. A quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Terrebonne General Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Facilitated patient goal-setting, empowering individuals to take ownership of their rehabilitation progress and achieve optimal outcomes in a timely manner.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the rehabilitation unit, reducing incidents significantly over time.
- Promoted effective pain management strategies among patients, incorporating both pharmacological approaches as well as alternative methods when appropriate.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records systems.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Terrebonne General Medical Center
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ochsner Baptist Hospital, Emergency Room
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Ochsner Baptist Hospital, Internal Medicine
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Supervised nurses' aides and assistants.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) Nursing -
DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
New Orleans, LA12.2018
Technical Diploma Practical Nursing -
DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Houma, LA12.2016
High School Diploma -
SLIDELL HIGH SCHOOL
Slidell, LA05.2006
Skills
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Emotional Support
- Clinical Judgement
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- BLS
References
Brian Coleman, Registered Nurse
985-852-2568
Kristy Fazzio, Registered Nurse
985-870-1709
Tiffany LeBlanc, Nurse Practicioner
985-859-6491
Chasen Deese, Registered Nurse
985-688-7500
Nancy Dupre , Director of Rehabilitation Unit
985-873-4756
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Terrebonne General Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Terrebonne General Medical Center
06.2019 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ochsner Baptist Hospital, Emergency Room
01.2019 - 06.2019
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Ochsner Baptist Hospital, Internal Medicine
04.2017 - 09.2018
Associate in Science (A.S.) Nursing -
DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Technical Diploma Practical Nursing -
DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
SLIDELL HIGH SCHOOL
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