Kat Cook
Nursing Professional
San Diego
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse
San Diego County Jail
San Diego
08.2023 - Current
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
San Diego
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with school mental health team, physical therapy team and and parents to support students with physical and mental health conditions
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
Charge Nurse, Lactation Educator
Scripps Memorial Hospital
La Jolla
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided safe, evidenced based medical care for both mother and newborn from birth until discharge to a specialized patient population
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments
- Assisted the department as a super user for EPIC IV SmartPump Integration
- Preformed chart audits and provided follow up on incident reports related to patient safety
Travel Nurse, Postpartum
Aya Healthcare
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided postpartum couplet care to a diverse patient population throughout the United States
- Assessed and acclimated to the needs of each unit quickly while providing comprehensive nursing care
- Adapted and learned each hospitals EMR system, able to proficiently use Cerner, Epic, Meditech and Allscripts charting to provide patient care
Registered Nurse, Postpartum & Newborn Transition
Parker Adventist Hospital
Parker
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Provided Baby-Friendly postpartum couplet care in an LDRP setting
- Attended vaginal and cesarean deliveries to transition newborn from birth to two hours of life through resuscitation, initial assessment, skin to skin and breastfeeding
- Assisted the unit in the transition from Meditech computer charting to Epic charting as an Epic super user for the floor
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parker Adventist Hospital
Parker
09.2013 - 05.2018
- Coordinated discharges and newborn care with pediatricians in the nursery
- Completed 24 hour labs for newborns and assisted Postpartum RNs with couplet care
- Received a safety achievement for a near miss event involving a newborn transfer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO Sep 2014 - 05.2016
Certification
BLS
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Infection control measures
JCAHO regulatory compliance
EMR / EHR
Support and education
Medication Administration