Kateri Peterson
Bemidji
Summary
Versatile LPN with robust experience in surgical services, labor and delivery at Sanford Medical Center, and acute psychiatric care. Excelled in neonatal resuscitation and behavioral health, significantly enhancing patient care quality. Demonstrated exceptional adaptability and nursing ethics, achieving seamless interdisciplinary collaboration and patient satisfaction.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN- Surgical Services, Labor and Delivery
Sanford Medical Center
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize care of pregnant and postpartum women and neonates effectively, allowing for safe, accurate, and competent completion of daily responsibilities for inpatient, admissions, and discharges.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff in the operating theatre, and NICU.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels, postpartum status, and newborn care. Used nursing processes to provide safe and relevant care. Assessments, status, and management of all couplet (mom and baby) care.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across pediatrics, post partum, labor and delivery, and med/surg.
LPN- Long Term Care
Gold Pine
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
Barn Manager/Horse Handler
Lake Forest Stables
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed daily barn operations, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal use of resources. Scheduled Rider lessons.
- Enhanced overall facility cleanliness with thorough sanitation processes and regular inspections, Maintained 14 stalls.
- Monitored overall health and well-being of 22 horses, paying attention to signs of concern, and promptly reporting to owner of barn, and vet.
- Coordinated scheduling for veterinary visits, farrier appointments, and other essential services to maintain equine health and wellbeing.
- Participated in riding lessons for autistic children as horse handler.
- Barn chores twice daily, every day at 4am and 8pm.
LPN- Long Term Care, Residence Nurse
Country Place Senior Living
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Served as Residence Nurse, Full time m-f, with oncall hours 4 days per week 24/7.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LPN- Psychiatric Acute Inpatient
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2007 - 09.2013
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans while in a psychiatric ICU for Veterans age 18-99.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms, reporting to RN and Physician any abnormal findings..
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process and psychiatric stay.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Assisted staff in using safety measures such as restraint and seclusion while monitoring patient in such situations.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Arranged for appointments and transported to various other units to care for veteran.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
St. Cloud Technical College
St. Cloud MN 05-2005
Skills
- Nursing ethics
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Post operative care
NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Certified
AHA- BLS/CPR
Current LPN license
- Psychiatric nursing
- Maternal-child nursing
- Behavioral health
- Triage management
- Medical equipment operation
- IV therapy
- Patient documention
Timeline
LPN- Surgical Services, Labor and Delivery
Sanford Medical Center
09.2021 - 06.2024
LPN- Long Term Care
Gold Pine
03.2020 - 07.2021
LPN- Long Term Care, Residence Nurse
Country Place Senior Living
04.2016 - 05.2017
Barn Manager/Horse Handler
Lake Forest Stables
03.2014 - 06.2017
LPN- Psychiatric Acute Inpatient
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2007 - 09.2013
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
St. Cloud Technical College
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