Katherine Chavis
Freeman
Summary
Energetic and motivational Registered Nurse and leader dedicated to delivering excellent patient care. Seeking a full-time position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Central State Hospital
09.2018 - Current
- Responsible for providing quality nursing care to adult psychiatric patients through the nursing process in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as nursing standards. Provide professional nursing care and maintain a therapeutic environment in a maximum-security forensic unit.
- 40 hours/week
Charge Nurse
Meherrin River Regional Jail
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Work closely with the physician in providing proper medical care for those confined. Provide emergency medical assistance and assists the center's physician in conducting sick call. Assures that policies and procedures regarding the Medical Department are followed.
- 16-20 hours/month
Nurse Manager
Poplar Springs Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Shares delegated responsibility with the Director of Nursing in all matters related to programmatic issues, unit staff, patient management and care, and daily FTE’s. Responsible for hiring and supervising unit nursing staff and maintaining staff schedules. Assists Director of Nursing with compliance and implementation to current and new or updated hospital policy and procedures.
- 40 hours/week
Charge Registered Nurse
GEO Group Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files and respond to medical emergencies. Triaged and treat patients with medical complaints/grievances. Record patient medical history, vital signs and test results.
- 40 hours/week
Nurse Manager
Greensville Correctional Center
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Manage the overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, safety and risk management, teammate satisfaction and facility maintenance. Assist in the maintenance of medical charts and delegate staff nurse duties. Maintain staff schedules and supervise 10-15 RN’s, LPN’s and non-clinical staff.
- 40 hours/week
Charge Nurse
Southern VA Regional Medical Center
05.2010 - 06.2015
- Perform all tasks with a patient-centered focus, and act as patient advocate. Provide education to patients experiencing detox and/or withdrawal. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision of patients with Dementia/Alzheimer’s. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
- 40 hours/week
Charge Registered Nurse
Poplar Springs Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Provide direct care and teaching of coping skills to adolescents on a psychiatric unit. Supervise RN’s, LPN’s and MHT’s, and maintain scheduling. Provide education and care to patients experiencing detox/withdrawal, medication changes, depression, suicidal ideations, hallucinations, delusions, behavioral disturbances, addiction, and recovery.
- 36 hours/week
Education
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School
Lawrenceville, VA06.2005
Associates Degree - Applied Science
SVCC
Alberta, VA05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05-2025
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records
- Wound care and infection control expertise
- Excellent communication and multitasking abilities
- Strategic decision-making
- Collaborative team management
Affiliations
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Health Services Volunteer with the American Red Cross since 2024
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Central State Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Charge Nurse
Meherrin River Regional Jail
06.2018 - 04.2022
Nurse Manager
Poplar Springs Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2018
Charge Registered Nurse
GEO Group Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2017
Nurse Manager
Greensville Correctional Center
06.2015 - 04.2016
Charge Registered Nurse
Poplar Springs Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2014
Charge Nurse
Southern VA Regional Medical Center
05.2010 - 06.2015
Associates Degree - Applied Science
SVCC
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia State University
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