Catherine McKeithen
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 30+ years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. I work well on a team and have excellent work ethics. I'm reliable, dependable and I enjoy the nursing profession after all these years.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Staff Nurse Corrections
Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
RN, Staff Nurse Telephone Triage
M Health Fairview
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
RN, Operating Room, PACU
University Of Minnesota Fairview
11.2007 - 08.2016
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
RN, Staff Nurse, OR, ER
Jackson Memorial Hospital
05.2002 - 11.2007
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
RN, Staff Nurse ER
Northwestern Hospital
08.1997 - 10.1999
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
RN, Shift Coordinator ER, ICU Staff
North Memorial Medical Center
08.1987 - 07.1997
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MNSkills
- Mental health care
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Emergency Care
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety
I am an expert relaxer!
I love to travel to scuba diving destinations, or any place with a great beach. I read and knit and bake lots of sourdough bread. I spend time with family and friends.
Timeline
RN, Staff Nurse Corrections
Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc.
01.2023 - Current
RN, Staff Nurse Telephone Triage
M Health Fairview
08.2016 - 12.2022
RN, Operating Room, PACU
University Of Minnesota Fairview
11.2007 - 08.2016
RN, Staff Nurse, OR, ER
Jackson Memorial Hospital
05.2002 - 11.2007
RN, Staff Nurse ER
Northwestern Hospital
08.1997 - 10.1999
RN, Shift Coordinator ER, ICU Staff
North Memorial Medical Center
08.1987 - 07.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anoka Ramsey Community College
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