Kathrine Rebekah Rodas
2310 Bennets Mill Way Stockton,
Summary
Registered Nursing professional with strong expertise in Medical-Surgical Unit. Skilled in patient care, wound management, medication administration, and post-operative monitoring. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, known for effective communication and critical thinking abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical Unit)
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
07.2024 - Current
- Full-time position currently
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products safely and accurately per physician orders.
- Perform venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations skillfully, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Utilize critical thinking to respond to rapidly changing patient conditions and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Provide post-operative care and wound management, including dressing changes and drain monitoring.
- Recognized as Wound Care Champion and frequently selected to cover wound care nurse duties during absences, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to wound treatment protocols.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and hospital safety standards.
- Educate patients and families on discharge planning, medication management, and disease prevention.
Registered Nurse (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Clearwater Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
- Per-diem position currently
- Serve as Weekend Nursing Supervisor, overseeing facility-wide staffing, clinical operations, and incident management.
- Lead and supervise LVNs and CNAs during daily operations, ensuring adherence to care plans, quality standards, and resident safety.
- Provide direct nursing care to geriatric and long-term care residents, managing chronic illnesses, post-acute recovery, and rehabilitative needs.
- Assess, monitor, and document residents' health conditions, reporting significant changes to physicians and care teams.
- Administer medications, injections, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams including therapy, dietary, and social services to support holistic resident care.
- Educate patients and families on discharge planning, medication management, and disease prevention.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clearwater Healthcare
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Provide direct nursing care to residents under the supervision of RNs and physicians, ensuring adherence to individualized care plans.
- Administer medications, insulin, and treatments accurately and in compliance with physician orders and facility protocols.
- Monitor and document residents’ vital signs, symptoms, and overall health status, promptly reporting changes to supervising RN or physician.
- Assist with wound care, catheter maintenance, and tracheostomy care, following proper aseptic technique and infection control procedures.
- Support residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including CNAs, therapists, and dietary staff to coordinate comprehensive resident care.
- Educate patients and families on discharge planning, medication management, and disease prevention.
Admissions Coordinator Assistant
Clearwater Healthcare
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Coordinate and assist with the admission process for new residents, ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate.
- Communicate with hospitals, case managers, families, and referral sources to facilitate smooth and timely admissions.
- Verify insurance eligibility and coverage, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans.
- Collect and organize medical records, physician orders, and pre-admission assessments for clinical review.
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and dietary teams to ensure readiness for incoming residents.
- Conduct facility tours for prospective residents and families, highlighting services and answering questions.
Education
Bachelor's in Science, Nursing -
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT01-2024
Diploma of Vocational Nursing -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Modesto, CA06-2021
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Venipuncture insertion
- Patient care assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education
References
Jillian Gerard (4S Medical-Surgical Manager)
- GerardJC@ah.org
Kathleen Brawley (4S Clinical Nurse Leader)
- brawlek@ah.org
Andrea Leon (2W/3N Clinical Nurse Leader)
- leonaj@ah.org
Maria June Wayne Dejaresco (2W/3N Clinical Nurse Leader)
- dejaremd@ah.org
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical Unit)
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Clearwater Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clearwater Healthcare
09.2021 - 04.2024
Admissions Coordinator Assistant
Clearwater Healthcare
03.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor's in Science, Nursing -
Nightingale College
Diploma of Vocational Nursing -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
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