Katie Wages
Ashkum,IL
Summary
Licensed nursing professional with 6 years of experience in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, providing reliable support and adapting to changing needs. Recognized for communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and healthcare quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Banyan Treatment Centers
02.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Collected lab samples, ordered testing, to complete diagnostic and routine blood tests.
Business Development Representative
Banyan Treatment Centers
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new, and prospective clients.
- Used SalesForce to handle current portfolio and prospective leads.
- Boosted brand awareness by representing the company at industry events and conferences.
- Utilized social media platforms as an additional channel for networking and prospecting purposes, expanding the company''s reach within target markets.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Watseka Rehab and Healthcare
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
Nursing Assistant
Gibson Area Hospital Onarga Clinic
10.2015 - 12.2016
Care Associate
Riverside Medical Center
10.2012 - 03.2014
Education
Certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL05.2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Documenting intake
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Transcribing orders
- Mental health support
- Samples collection
- Psychotropic medications
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Documenting incidents
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- CIWA and COW Protocols
Timeline
Business Development Representative
Banyan Treatment Centers
03.2022 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Banyan Treatment Centers
02.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Watseka Rehab and Healthcare
08.2018 - 02.2019
Nursing Assistant
Gibson Area Hospital Onarga Clinic
10.2015 - 12.2016
Care Associate
Riverside Medical Center
10.2012 - 03.2014
Certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
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