Katie Maher

Experience

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  Saint Thomas Aquinas College

  Aug 2012 - May 2014

  Assistant Athletic Trainer

  Under the supervision of the head athletic trainer I provided the care of student athletes competing in the University’s athletic programs. As an assistant I was responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program. Primary responsibilities included: Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, providing counseling and education to student athletes, assisting with coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions, supervising and educating athletic training students, recordkeeping and documentation, and working with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student athletes Show less

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  Duke University Health System

  May 2016 - Nov 2018

  Registered Nurse

  CN II on 6100- orthopedic/trauma surgical unit. Preceptor for new nurses, serve as pain champion (attend meetings, educate staff, conduct monthly audits). Collaborated with PT/OT, physicians, and medical teams to facilitate patient discharge after surgery. Assess patient's post operatively, administer medication , provide dressing changes, help prevent post op infections, advocate for patient safety, and provide patient and families with home care instructions and equipment

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  Duke Ambulatory Surgical Center

  Nov 2018 - now

  Preop/ PACU RN III

  Provide care for pre and postoperative patients in ambulatory surgical center. Chair of the education committee- set up in-services for nursing staff regarding procedures, equipment, etc. Plan and organize the yearly staff skills blitzMonitor vital signs, monitor for changes in patient conditions, provide patient education for home care instructions and medication administration, work collaboratively with physicians, CRNA's, anesthesiologists in ensuring patient safety and comprehension of discharge planning. Precept nurses in PACU and preop area and serve as a charge nurse Show less