Kate McConnell

Experience

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  Lufkin Memorial Hosptia

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2011

  Registered Nurse

  • Served as preceptor for 3 new hire/graduate nurses• Provided continual management of up to 4 patients that had undergone CVAs/TIAs as well as patients with chronic and acute diseases including COPD, Sepsis, DM, CHF, GI bleeds, cardiac arrythmias, and pre/post cardiac catheterizations on a 26 bed PCU• Managed common PCU medication drips such as Nitroglycerine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, and Insulin• Highly skilled in IV insertion, PICC line care and blood draws

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  Texas Health Resources

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2014

  Registered Nurse

  • Managed up to 5 patients and ensured delivery of timely and accurate patient care on a 35-bed neuro/cardiac PCU• Acted as preceptor for newly hired/graduated nurses and multiple nursing students• Provided comprehensive nursing care for neuro/cardiac patients both pre/post procedural as well as patients with chronic disease processes• Communicated with physicians, families, PT/OT, case management to provide patients with well-rounded care and ensure readiness for discharge• Extensive experience with Epic EMR for charting and medication administration at the bedside• Served as the unit’s Magnet champion for our third redesignation as a Magnet hospital Show less

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  Baylor Scott & White Health

  Nov 2014 - now

  Registered Nurse

  • Pre-assess and properly consent patients undergoing surgery in the areas of ENT, orthopedics, gynecology, pain management, podiatry, cosmetic, GI, colorectal, and general surgery• Perform peripheral IV insertion as well as EKGs• Recover patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric through all phases of recovery• Manage patients’ post-operative pain and/or nausea while monitoring post-operative vital signs including heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate• Ensure patients have a patent airway and respond promptly to prevent emergencies• Instruct patients and their family members on proper home care following surgery• Provide care for extended stay/23-hour observation patients Show less