KATHARINA GENERAL-ARTAGAME
Roseville
Summary
To join UC Davis Health as a Clinical Nurse in Diagnostic Radiology, applying my experience as an Inpatient Radiology Nurse providing compassionate evidenced-based care, dynamic care coordination and expanding my skills in imaging-related procedures. Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in nursing practice.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse III (RN)-
Diagnostic Radiology/ Imaging Nursing Services, Stanford Health Care
08.2022 - Current
- Provides support in all areas of the department; responding to emergency situations such as patients experiencing allergic responses to intravenous contrast administration
- program Medtronic pacemakers to SureScan mode for MRI patients
- clearing IV access for safe power injectability
- assist CT technologists in performing CT Coronary angiographies
Staff Nurse II / Charge Nurse
Oncology Hematology, Stanford Health Care
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Specialty in internal medicine patient population that may require cardiac monitoring including respiratory diseases such as asthma, influenza, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, bronchitis; urologic infections; hypertension, etc.; currently transitioning to oncology unit.
Staff Nurse II / Charge Nurse
Liver Transplant, Hepatobiliary, Colorectal, MIS-Stanford Health Care
06.2015 - 11.2019
- Provided post-operative surgical care for patients who have undergone: gastrointestinal/abdominal surgery, Liver and Bowel Transplant surgery, Bariatric surgery; telemetry basic arrhythmia recognition, 12-lead ECG skills; leadership roles the charge nurse - makes staffing decisions; with flexibility to float to other units; competent in vascular device (PICC, mediport accessing/de-accessing); assisted physician in bedside chest tube insertion; unit Epic Super User
Staff Nurse II
Intensive Care Unit, St. Rose Hospital
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided care to diabetic ketoacidosis, acute myocardial infarction, post cardiac catheterization, mechanically ventilated patients, etc; experience in bedside moderate sedation for procedures such bronchoscopy.
Staff Nurse II / Charge Nurse
Medical-Surgical and Telemetry, St. Rose Hospital
03.2008 - 12.2014
- Assists and designates admissions and transfers to associates according to their workload during the shift; communicates with staff and nursing supervisor in resolving problems. Delivers direct patient care to patients with acute or chronic diseases, orthopedic surgeries, etc; served as preceptor to entry-level nurses.
Education
BSN -
St. Paul University
Iloilo City, Philippines03.2007
Skills
- Accurate vital signs recording
- Infection prevention
- Medication delivery
- IV insertion proficiency
- Central line care
- Care coordination
- Clinical judgment
- Filipino (Tagalog) fluency
- Interpersonal communication
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Certificate (CMSRN) - 2016 - current
- Professional Nurse Development Program - Clinical Nurse III
- Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
- AHA BLS, PALS ACLS
Languages
Hiligaynon
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Volunteer Work
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Fundraising Events
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Martial Arts
- Team Sports
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III (RN)-
Diagnostic Radiology/ Imaging Nursing Services, Stanford Health Care
08.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse II / Charge Nurse
Oncology Hematology, Stanford Health Care
11.2019 - 08.2022
Staff Nurse II / Charge Nurse
Liver Transplant, Hepatobiliary, Colorectal, MIS-Stanford Health Care
06.2015 - 11.2019
Staff Nurse II
Intensive Care Unit, St. Rose Hospital
12.2014 - 05.2015
Staff Nurse II / Charge Nurse
Medical-Surgical and Telemetry, St. Rose Hospital
03.2008 - 12.2014
BSN -
St. Paul University