Katherine Bower
Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Prescott,AZ
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with 2+ years of acute-care experience in med-surg/telemetry nursing, combined with international experience with elective surgical patients with NGO Mercy Ships. Experienced in delivering care in diverse situations and for varied patient populations and managing their complex care. Adaptable, resourceful, and passionate clinician with a strong foundation in assessment skills, multidisciplinary teamwork, telemetry monitoring, medication management, and direct patient care. Eager to build on a strong acute-care foundation while transitioning into critical care nursing.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
2 Years- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients according to established protocols and patient care plans, and monitored responses to medications/treatment.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Coordinated care with various multidisciplinary actions: physicians, physical therapists, care management, social work, nursing assistants, etc.
- Monitored heart rhythms via telemetry
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to physicians promptly.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care plans.
Ecommerce Clerk
3 Years 2 Months- Worked as a friendly and helpful clerk, renowned for fast and excellent service
- Selected and gathered in-store products for customers in an efficient manner, paying attention to detail and freshness
- Processed coupons and payment
- Delivered and loaded cars when customers picked up their orders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Cum Laude Honors
- 3.65 GPA
- Junior/Senior Class Representative
High School Diploma
- Cum Laude Honors
- 3.99 GPA
- Involved in Rho Kappa Honors Society, National English Honors Society, National Science Honors Society, National Honors Society
Skills
Compassionate care
Intravenous therapy
Vital signs monitoring
Clinical judgment
BLS/ACLS certification (currently certified for both)
Basic/intermediate-level wound care
EMR / EHR documentation experience with Cerner
Documentation
Catheter monitoring
Adaptability
Problem-solving abilities
Patient advocacy
Cardiac monitors
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Teamwork
Patient education
Multitasking
Medication and IV administration
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Patient-Care Experience award at the end of NNRP (National Nurse Residency Program), recognized for providing excellent and compassionate patient care
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Adults)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 10.2025Read More
Ecommerce Clerk
Fry's Food And Drug
07.2020 - 09.2023Read More
Tri City College Prep High School
High School Diploma
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Toccoa Falls College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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