Katelyn Gross
Winchester
Summary
Dedicated and friendly Registered Nurse seeking a position with your organization. Bringing prior experience with patients across the lifespan from pediatrics to geriatrics. Fully capable of supporting patients and working as an interdisciplinary team member.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Valley Health
11.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients in emergency department with psychiatric complaints.
- Discussed patient care with interdisciplinary team for best outcomes.
- Coordinated inpatient placement for patient of all ages with behavioral health concerns.
Public Health Nurse
Virginia Department of Health
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Administered vaccines and educated on preventable disease.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to reach optimal patient outcomes.
- Venipuncture for lab work and testing.
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Visited homes for vaccinations and lead assessments.
- Designed educational materials for patients and families.
Registered Nurse
Winchester Medical Center
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Working with an interdisciplinary team to provide care for patients ages 55 and up experiencing behavioral health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse
- Administration of psychotropic medications via oral, sublingual, and intramuscular routes
- Continued documentation on patient's progress in treatment
- Leading wrap up group for patients on unit
- Assessing and working with interdisciplinary team when medical emergencies arise
- Providing education to patients and families on medication, warning signs of crisis, and continued care
Registered Nurse
Brook Lane Health Services
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Working with an interdisciplinary team to care for pediatric patients ages 4-17 experiencing behavioral health issues
- Providing education to patients and families on medication, warning signs of crisis, and continued care
- Using de-escalation techniques to prevent dangerous situations and injury to patients and staff
- Documentation of patients' medication, behaviors, and any health problems
- Leading therapeutic groups on subjects such as positive coping skills
- Administration of psychotropic medications via oral, sublingual, and intramuscular routes
- Completion of improvement project for Residency Program focused on improving staff education on the needs of LGBTQ+ patients
Direct Support Professional
Potomac Center, Inc.
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities between 5 - 18 years of age with independent living skills
- Personal care assistance with activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, oral hygiene, toileting, and dressing
- Use of verbal de-escalation techniques to assist agitated individuals and prevent incidents
- Daily documentation on individuals' behavior, living skills, and health issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University
12.2018
Skills
- Verbal De-escalation
- Medication Administration
- Therapeutic Communication
- Venipuncture
- Multi-tasking
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Communicate With an Interdisciplinary Team
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Commonwealth of Virginia, #0001293927, 08/31/26
- AHA RQI Healthcare Provider BLS, 6/30/25
- ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Board Certified, 06/20/26
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Valley Health
11.2023 - Current
Public Health Nurse
Virginia Department of Health
12.2021 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Winchester Medical Center
08.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Brook Lane Health Services
02.2019 - 08.2019
Direct Support Professional
Potomac Center, Inc.
05.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University
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