Kathryn McAuliffe

Experience

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  Carthage College

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

  Team lead for data collection on a research project for the Veteran’s Hospital of Wisconsin that focused on behavioral inhibition and the stress response. Prepared carbon dioxide and oxygen mixtures, collected phyiological data, and analyzed respiratory and EKG data.After three semesters in the lab, I have participated in Carthage College’s Annual Celebration of Scholars Presentation in April of 2016 and 2017. I also attended and presented at the 2017 and 2018 Experimental Biology Conventions in Chicago and San Diego. Show less

  • Team Lead for Research in the Neurophysiology Lab

    Feb 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Supplemental Instructor for Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Tutor for Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology, Neuroscience, and Exercise Science

    Apr 2016 - Dec 2017
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  Crisis Text Line

  Oct 2016 - Sept 2018

  Crisis Counselor

  Provided emotional support through active listening and therapeutic communication for individuals contacting the crisis hotline. Identified coping mechanisms, arranged referrals and community resources, and created safety plans with the individuals.

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  Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Intern in the Legs and Walking Lab

  Aided physical therapists and other healthcare professionals in the Legs and Walking Lab of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Performed wheelchair transfers, prepared harnesses and equipment in order for patients to stand up with support and walk on a treadmill.

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  Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Behavioral Health Associate

  Provided direct patient care and supervised milieu activities on the adolescent and eating disorder/self-harm units. Performed individual and group therapy sessions and documented patient behaviors and responses to therapeutic interventions.

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  AMITA Health

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

  Registered Nurse

  -Assess and monitor patients and report changes in condition to the charge nurse and consulting physicians. -Provide education and professional nursing care to patients through the implementation of the care plan. -Coordinate discharge plans and patient needs with appropriate treatment team.

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  Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2022

  Psychiatric Registered Nurse

  -Assessed the physical and behavioral needs of residents in order to provide and coordinate care to female adults in a residential treatment facility for concurring substance abuse, eating disorders, and mood disorders-Monitored CIWA and COWS scores per protocol during initial substance withdrawal period-Administered prescribed medications and educated residents and their support networks on psychiatric conditions and related treatment options

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  Lakeview Pediatrics

  Oct 2022 - now

  Registered Nurse

  -Obtain vital signs and perform point of care tests (glucose, lead, and hemoglobin monitoring) for well-child checks and perform testing for pediatric sick visits (urinalysis, COVID, RSV, strep, and flu tests)-Administer COVID-19, influenza, and childhood vaccines per age-appropriate guidelines-Identify and communicate changes in a patient’s vitals and symptoms and intervene as needed