Katrina Davis
Newport News
Summary
Healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs, expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
ECPI University
12.2023 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Licensed practical nurse
McDonald Army Health
02.2016 - Current
- Maintain the care of soldiers, dependents and retirees. I am trained in IV insertion, blood draws, splinting, steroid injection( assistance with set up),staples and stiches removal, dressing changes and maintaining the Hedis for our patients.
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0620 Pay Plan: VN Grade: G6
- Supervisor: Carla Fuller RN (7577686300)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
LPN
Langley AFB
01.2011 - Current
- Perform head to toe assessment, administered medications and injections, follow strict infection control protocol, and Assist with procedures.
- Salary: 49,312.00 USD Per Year
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0610 Pay Plan: GS Grade: GS 5
- Supervisor: Major Simpson (757-225-7630)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Registered Nurse
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Pavillion
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Salary: 97,000.00
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Riverside Hospital 5 East Medical Surgical
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked med surg floor and ER dept. my duties consist of IV therapy, Pain management, complete head to toe assessment, administering IV meds, blood draws, PCA set up, Hang blood and monitor chest tubes.
- Salary: 61,214.00 per year
- Hours per week 36
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Certified Nursing assistant
Donalsonville Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Worked med surg floor and ER dept. my duties consist of IV therapy, Pain management, complete head to toe assessment, administering IV meds, blood draws, PCA set up with RN verifying settings and insertion of IV.
- Hours per week: 40
- ADL, Exercises, Communication skills and vitals
- LPN- 2006-2020
- Supervisor: Dale Whittaker (2295245217)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing RN
ECPI
Newport News, VaTechnical or Occupational Certificate - undefined
Bainbridge college
Bainbridge, GaMaster of Science -
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI04-2027
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Availability
- Job Type: Permanent
- Work Schedule: Full-Time
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ECPI University
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
12.2023 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Pavillion
03.2021 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Riverside Hospital 5 East Medical Surgical
04.2020 - 08.2020
Licensed practical nurse
McDonald Army Health
02.2016 - Current
LPN
Langley AFB
01.2011 - Current
Certified Nursing assistant
Donalsonville Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2005
Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined
Bainbridge college
Associate Degree - Nursing RN
ECPI
Master of Science -
Herzing University
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