Katrina Pigati RN,BSN,PCCN
Peoria
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with diabetes education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diabetes Care and Educational Specialist
John C. Lincoln
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Sonoran Crossing
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided effective and adequate sedation for interventional radiology procedures.
- Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues.
- Interacted with physicians and kept up to date on patient health and issues detected during assessments.
ICU RN
John C Lincoln
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
PCU Network Float Pool RN
HonorHealth Network
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
Telemetry RN
Banner Estrella Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Supplemental Health Care
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Assisted Home Health
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Achieved DAISY Award of Excellence for compassionate patient care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2011
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Disease Management Programs
- Patient Discharging
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- IV Administration
- Community Nursing Nurse Education
- Interpreting EKGs
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Health Information Access
- Accurate Documentation
- Heart Failure
Accomplishments
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital expectations.
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 10 years
- Certified Progressive Care, Registered Nurse - 6 years
- ACLS/BLS License - 8 years
Timeline
Diabetes Care and Educational Specialist
John C. Lincoln
01.2023 - Current
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Sonoran Crossing
09.2021 - 01.2023
ICU RN
John C Lincoln
07.2020 - 08.2021
PCU Network Float Pool RN
HonorHealth Network
03.2019 - 07.2020
Telemetry RN
Banner Estrella Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2019
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Supplemental Health Care
11.2016 - 07.2018
Home Health Registered Nurse
Assisted Home Health
07.2016 - 11.2016
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center
04.2016 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center
10.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Similar Profiles
Claudia HerediaClaudia Heredia
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student at John C. LincolnPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student at John C. Lincoln
Claudia RondanClaudia Rondan
Admitting Lead at John C Lincoln HospitalAdmitting Lead at John C Lincoln Hospital
Stephanie BurgessStephanie Burgess
Patient Care Technician, ER at Honor Health John C. Lincoln North Mountain HospitalPatient Care Technician, ER at Honor Health John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital
Dana D'AmbrosioDana D'Ambrosio
Street Outreach Case Manager at Phoenix Rescue MissionStreet Outreach Case Manager at Phoenix Rescue Mission
Jenna ThomasJenna Thomas
Nuclear Machinist Mate at U.S. Navy Active DutyNuclear Machinist Mate at U.S. Navy Active Duty