Katy Colley
Lake Charles
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Lake Charles, LA
06.2021 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
Nursing Student Extern
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Lake Charles, LA
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
Lake Charles, LA
12.2017 - 07.2020
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.2021
Skills
- Critical Care Assessments
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Care Prioritization
- Disease Processes
- Intervention Recommendations
CCRN certified
CCRN certified February 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
06.2021 - Current
Nursing Student Extern
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
05.2020 - 05.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
12.2017 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
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