Katherine St Germain
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Compassionate, BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in comprehensive care coordination and patient advocacy. Expert in applying the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate patient needs in complex home-based environments. Proficiency in telephonic triage, multidisciplinary collaboration, and chronic disease management. Committed to the Providence mission of providing whole-person, patient-focused care with dignity and excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse (Short Hour)
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and preventive care strategies.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Home Health Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
03.2016 - 10.2022
- Led a multidisciplinary team to manage a 15-20 patient caseload, acting as the primary point of contact for care coordination.
- Provided skilled nursing interventions including wound care and central line management in an autonomous environment.
- Developed individualized care plans based on evidence-based care strategies throughout the patient lifespan.
- Maintained accuracy in clinical documentation using Epic EHR, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
- Trained new staff on case management protocols, promoting adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Home Health Case Manager
Sutter Care at Home
09.2011 - 01.2016
- Delivered skilled nursing case management for home health patients, focusing on symptom management and safety.
- Coordinated care plans for diverse patient populations, ensuring comprehensive support across multiple disciplines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize service delivery and improve patient satisfaction levels.
- Led case review meetings to identify areas for improvement and foster team collaboration on complex cases.
Staff Nurse II, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente
06.2004 - 12.2010
- Provided direct care for adult medical-surgical patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
California State University
Sacramento07.2004
Skills
- Organizational skills
- CPR certification
- Strong clinical judgment
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Compassionate and caring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Infection control
- Vitals monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN): California License #639584 (Expires: Jan 2028)
- Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association (Expires: June 2026)
- National Provider: Experienced in OASIS and Epic EHR platforms
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Home Health Nurse (Short Hour)
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - Current
Home Health Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
03.2016 - 10.2022
Home Health Case Manager
Sutter Care at Home
09.2011 - 01.2016
Staff Nurse II, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente
06.2004 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
California State University