Katie Krska

Experience

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  Methodist Hospital

  Jun 2001 - Jul 2002

  Critical Care Registered Nurse

  Previous Role - In-Patient / Critical Care • Provided total care to critically ill patients in an intensive care setting • Assessed patient’s condition and planned and implemented patient care plans • Treated wounds and provided advanced life support • Assisted physicians in performing procedures • Observed and recorded patient vital signs • Ensured that ventilators, monitors, and other types of medical equipment functioned properly • Administered intravenous fluids and medications• Ordered diagnostic tests • Collaborated with fellow members of the critical care team • Responded to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment • Acted as patient advocate • Provided education and support to patient families • Provided grief support for families with a loss Show less

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  Aesthetic Surgical Images

  Jul 2002 - Dec 2002

  Clinical Nurse

  Previous Role - Out-Patient / Clinical • Educated patients through preoperative teaching, consent form signing, and discharge instructions • Managed patient mammogram reports, work release forms, medical leave forms, pathology reports, and prescription refills • Provided glucose testing, blood draws, vital signs, suture removal, and dressing changes as needed • Discussed financial responsibilities with patients and family members • Documented patient progress with digital photos • Provided sterile field setups in outpatient procedure rooms • Assisted physicians with outpatient procedures • Ordered supplies for the clinic as needed Show less

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  University of Nebraska Medical Center

  Dec 2002 - Jul 2003

  Labor and Delivery Nurse

  Previous Role - In-Patient / Labor and Delivery • Provide support for the mother during labor and coach the mother during delivery • Monitor the fetal heart rate and mother’s vital signs • Measure the strength and timing of contractions • Administer medications and perform diagnostic tests • Consult with physicians and other members of the care team • Assist with inducing labor as well as other various procedures (i.e. Cesarean sections) • Identify and assist with complications • Monitor and perform tests on newborns • Provide education and support to mothers and families after delivery • Provide grief support for families with a fetal demise • Managed nursing care for all patients in the labor & delivery unit during my shift• Delegated the shift’s tasks to all the nurses in the unit and coordinated with physicians needing assistance • Recognized changes in the patient’s condition and responded appropriately • Supervised scrub techs during their assigned tasks and suggested improvements that needed to be made • Detected any issues that could result in injury as well as difficulties for patients/ staff members • Informed physicians of any changes in each patient’s progress, condition, or medicinal needs • Floated to Postpartum Unit & NICU (well-baby care) as needed • Scrubbed in the Operating Room during Cesarean sections • Floated to Postpartum Unit as needed Show less

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  SADDLEBACK MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - Laguna Hills

  Aug 2003 - Oct 2004

  Labor and Delivery Nurse

  Previous Role - In-Patient / Labor and Delivery • Provide support for the mother during labor and coach the mother during delivery • Monitor the fetal heart rate and mother’s vital signs • Measure the strength and timing of contractions • Administer medications and perform diagnostic tests • Consult with physicians and other members of the care team • Assist with inducing labor as well as other various procedures (i.e. Cesarean sections) • Identify and assist with complications • Monitor and perform tests on newborns • Provide education and support to mothers and families after delivery • Provide grief support for families with a fetal demise • Managed nursing care for all patients in the labor & delivery unit during my shift• Delegated the shift’s tasks to all the nurses in the unit and coordinated with physicians needing assistance • Recognized changes in the patient’s condition and responded appropriately • Supervised scrub techs during their assigned tasks and suggested improvements that needed to be made • Detected any issues that could result in injury as well as difficulties for patients/ staff members • Informed physicians of any changes in each patient’s progress, condition, or medicinal needs • Floated to Postpartum Unit & NICU (well-baby care) as needed • Scrubbed in the Operating Room during Cesarean sections • Floated to Postpartum Unit as needed Show less

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  Huntington Memorial Hospital

  Nov 2004 - Apr 2008

  Perinatal High Risk Nurse

  Previous Role - In-Patient / Perinatal High Risk • Provided specialized care for high-risk antepartum patients who are experiencing pregnancy complications • Managed high-risk pregnancies • Continuously monitor the health of the pregnant woman and fetus (i.e. fetal heart rate, and mother’s vital signs, strength, and timing of contractions) • Administered medications and performed diagnostic tests • Consulted with physicians and other members of the care team • Provided perinatal education to patients • Floated to Postpartum Unit as needed Show less

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  Scripps Mercy Hospital

  Apr 2008 - Jan 2010

  Labor and Delivery Nurse

  Previous Role - In-Patient / Labor and Delivery • Provide support for the mother during labor and coach the mother during delivery • Monitor the fetal heart rate and mother’s vital signs • Measure the strength and timing of contractions • Administer medications and perform diagnostic tests • Consult with physicians and other members of the care team • Assist with inducing labor as well as other various procedures (i.e. Cesarean sections) • Identify and assist with complications • Monitor and perform tests on newborns • Provide education and support to mothers and families after delivery • Provide grief support for families with a fetal demise • Managed nursing care for all patients in the labor & delivery unit during my shift• Delegated the shift’s tasks to all the nurses in the unit and coordinated with physicians needing assistance • Recognized changes in the patient’s condition and responded appropriately • Supervised scrub techs during their assigned tasks and suggested improvements that needed to be made • Detected any issues that could result in injury as well as difficulties for patients/ staff members • Informed physicians of any changes in each patient’s progress, condition, or medicinal needs • Floated to Postpartum Unit & NICU (well-baby care) as needed • Scrubbed in the Operating Room during Cesarean sections • Floated to Postpartum Unit as needed Show less

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  St. Francis Medical Center

  Apr 2010 - Jul 2013

  Labor and Delivery Nurse

  Previous Role - In-Patient / Labor and Delivery • Provide support for the mother during labor and coach the mother during delivery • Monitor the fetal heart rate and mother’s vital signs • Measure the strength and timing of contractions • Administer medications and perform diagnostic tests • Consult with physicians and other members of the care team • Assist with inducing labor as well as other various procedures (i.e. Cesarean sections) • Identify and assist with complications • Monitor and perform tests on newborns • Provide education and support to mothers and families after delivery • Provide grief support for families with a fetal demise • Managed nursing care for all patients in the labor & delivery unit during my shift• Delegated the shift’s tasks to all the nurses in the unit and coordinated with physicians needing assistance • Recognized changes in the patient’s condition and responded appropriately • Supervised scrub techs during their assigned tasks and suggested improvements that needed to be made • Detected any issues that could result in injury as well as difficulties for patients/ staff members • Informed physicians of any changes in each patient’s progress, condition, or medicinal needs • Floated to Postpartum Unit & NICU (well-baby care) as needed • Scrubbed in the Operating Room during Cesarean sections • Floated to Postpartum Unit as needed Show less

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  CASTLE ROCK ADVENTIST HOSPITAL

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2015

  Labor and Delivery Nurse

  Previous Role - In-Patient / Labor and Delivery • Provide support for the mother during labor and coach the mother during delivery • Monitor the fetal heart rate and mother’s vital signs • Measure the strength and timing of contractions • Administer medications and perform diagnostic tests • Consult with physicians and other members of the care team • Assist with inducing labor as well as other various procedures (i.e. Cesarean sections) • Identify and assist with complications • Monitor and perform tests on newborns • Provide education and support to mothers and families after delivery • Provide grief support for families with a fetal demise • Managed nursing care for all patients in the labor & delivery unit during my shift• Delegated the shift’s tasks to all the nurses in the unit and coordinated with physicians needing assistance • Recognized changes in the patient’s condition and responded appropriately • Supervised scrub techs during their assigned tasks and suggested improvements that needed to be made • Detected any issues that could result in injury as well as difficulties for patients/ staff members • Informed physicians of any changes in each patient’s progress, condition, or medicinal needs • Floated to Postpartum Unit & NICU (well-baby care) as needed • Scrubbed in the Operating Room during Cesarean sections • Floated to Postpartum Unit as needed Show less

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  UCHealth

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2020

  Previous Role - In-Patient / Postpartum • Monitor vital signs of the mother and newborn• Continually assess the mother and newborn for signs or symptoms that could point to complications such as postpartum hemorrhage, postpartum depression, or failure to thrive• Clean the newborn• Dispense antibiotics and/or pain medication as needed• Educating new parents on how to care for newborns after they leave the hospital• Assist mothers in establishing a breastfeeding relationship• Work alongside doctors and other nursing staff to ensure that the care plan is being followed• Remove catheters following successful deliveries• Assist new mothers with the emotional aspects of recovery after giving birth• Support new mothers in their decisions• Reinforce the new mother's ability and aptitude in caring for her baby• Refer parents to additional resources like support groups• Check caesarian incisions if needed• Remove IVs and provide patients with discharge instructions before leaving the hospital Show less Previous Role - In-Patient / Labor and Delivery • Provide support for the mother during labor and coach the mother during delivery • Monitor the fetal heart rate and mother’s vital signs • Measure the strength and timing of contractions • Administer medications and perform diagnostic tests • Consult with physicians and other members of the care team • Assist with inducing labor as well as other various procedures (i.e. Cesarean sections) • Identify and assist with complications • Monitor and perform tests on newborns • Provide education and support to mothers and families after delivery • Provide grief support for families with a fetal demise • Managed nursing care for all patients in the labor & delivery unit during my shift• Delegated the shift’s tasks to all the nurses in the unit and coordinated with physicians needing assistance • Recognized changes in the patient’s condition and responded appropriately • Supervised scrub techs during their assigned tasks and suggested improvements that needed to be made • Detected any issues that could result in injury as well as difficulties for patients/ staff members • Informed physicians of any changes in each patient’s progress, condition, or medicinal needs • Floated to Postpartum Unit & NICU (well-baby care) as needed • Scrubbed in the Operating Room during Cesarean sections • Floated to Postpartum Unit as needed Show less

  • Postpartum Nurse

    Dec 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Labor and Delivery Nurse

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2020
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  DSS HOLDINGS, LLC

  May 2020 - May 2021

  Business Development Specialist

  Previous Role – Business Development Specialist• Identify, research, analyze, and contact potential clients to offer the company’s services or products• Develop and implement effective business strategies to attract new clients, expand the customer base, and improve customer retention• Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects within the area assigned• Prepare detailed business plans, proposals, and presentations to present to potential clients• Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients in line with the company’s guidelines and standards• Manage and resolve any issues and conflicts with the clients• Conduct regular follow-ups with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify opportunities for further sales or upselling Show less

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  Pikes Peak Council, Boy Scouts of America

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Registered Nurse

  Previous Role - Camp Nurse• Administer medications and provide first aid to campers and staff• Educate and train staff on how to recognize medical problems• Attend to injuries and treat campers who exhibit signs of illness• Carry out pre-health assessments• Establish and maintain the camp's health office• Ensure that medical supplies are well-stocked• Educate campers about fire prevention, sunburn prevention, bug bites, and limiting one's risk of exposure to poison oak, stinging nettles, etc.• Establish a plan of action in case a contagious pathogen outbreak occurs• Provide emotional support for individuals who need it• Maintain accurate health records, insurance forms, and camper health forms • Accompany the sick or injured to hospitals or medical facilities if needed• Making sure inventory of First-Aid kits is supplied and maintained • Keep a daily log of the camper's office visits • Accept and store all prescription and over-the-counter drugs • Administer prescription and over-the-counter drugs when necessary • Illness and injury management • Communication with parents and counselors about camper’s illness or injury • Be a medical resource that would bridge the gap between basic medical knowledge and emergencies Show less

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  Smile Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

  May 2022 - May 2023

  Marketing Coordinator

  Previous Role – Marketing Coordinator• Developing marketing strategies that will increase brand awareness and reliably bring in new clients to dental practice, as well as overseeing the execution of said strategies• Developing marketing strategies for advertising new dental products• Brainstorming fresh advertising ideas with senior management• Planning and managing marketing efforts for events and meetings• Maintaining an inventory of marketing materials while coordinating new material creation as needed• Developing various types of marketing deliverables, including social media posts and print materials Show less

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  Rowe Contracting Services, LLC

  Sept 2022 - now

  Special Events

  Current Role – Special Events• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and public areas• Removing trash and debris from event areas• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors• Dusting furniture, walls, and equipment• Emptying, cleaning, and lining waste containers• Monitoring and restocking supplies in bathrooms • Ensuring all spaces are prepared and cleaned for the next day or special events• Adhering to the safety and health policies as set by the employer

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  Lillian's Interiors

  Mar 2023 - now

  Office Manager

  Current Role – Office Manager• Organize office operations and procedures• Answering telephone calls and emails from clients and directing them to relevant staff• Schedule meetings and appointments• Maintain a business calendar for meetings and appointments• Manage and create estimates for proposed projects• Ensure all completed projects are invoiced and paid on time• Receive payments from clients• Maintain records of W-9 forms and certificates of insurance for all subcontractors Show less