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Katy Lorenzen

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitude. Functioning in multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for patients.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Head Nurse

Stollery Children's Hospital
04.2022 - Current
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to provide appropriate care for patients
  • Assist with patient flow, identifying barriers to discharge and admitting patients into appropriate beds with appropriate levels of care

Assistant Head Nurse 4E4

Stollery Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Contributed to maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Optimized resource utilization by managing staff schedules, equipment, and supplies effectively within budget constraints
  • Effectively managed high-acuity cases by tasks based on patients'' needs while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Assessed nursing workloads and pitched in to help in high-volume areas.

Registered Nurse, PCICU

Stollery Children's Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2020
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
  • Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child's condition, and resources for coping strategies.
  • Contributed to staff development through participation in unit-based committees, precepting new nurses, and attending continuing education courses relevant to pediatric critical care nursing.
  • Streamlined discharge planning by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for transitioning patients from the PICU to home or other facilities.
  • Facilitated efficient transfer of patients between units or hospitals by preparing necessary documentation, communicating pertinent information to receiving staff promptly, and assisting in transport as needed.
  • Expedited admissions process by obtaining accurate patient histories and conducting thorough physical assessments upon arrival to the PCICU.
  • Improved patient outcomes with continuous assessment, early identification of potential complications, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Optimized ventilator settings and monitored respiratory status closely for mechanically ventilated patients, adjusting parameters as needed based on clinical assessments and physician orders.

Registered Nurse, Float for 4E4, 5G4, and 4E3

Stollery Children's Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2018
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Registered Nurse Pediatric Medicine 4E4

Stollery Children's Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2018
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Skills included charge nurse, peritoneal and manual dialysis, peripheral IV starts, trach and ventilator certified,

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mercy College of Northwest Ohio
Toledo, Ohio
05.2007

Timeline

Assistant Head Nurse

Stollery Children's Hospital
04.2022 - Current

Assistant Head Nurse 4E4

Stollery Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2022

Registered Nurse, PCICU

Stollery Children's Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse, Float for 4E4, 5G4, and 4E3

Stollery Children's Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2018

Registered Nurse Pediatric Medicine 4E4

Stollery Children's Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mercy College of Northwest Ohio

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