Mary-Kathryn McKibbon
Wheatland
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with a solid academic foundation and a passion for patient-centered care. Has work experience on multiple medical-surgical units, including telemetry floor and med-surg pediatric patients, with hands-on knowledge of patient assessment, medication administration, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, pre-op and post-op protocols and time management. Possesses excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering compassionate and quality nursing care. I am continuing my education and am enrolled in the CSU program for RN to BSN students. Eager to contribute to the nursing profession in a registered nurse role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oroville Hospital
Oroville
04.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care for individuals recovering from surgery or illness.
- Monitor vital signs and assess patients’ overall condition regularly.
- Administer medications and IV therapy as prescribed.
- Assist in pre-operative and post-operative care, including wound care and dressing changes.
- Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and families on post-surgical care, recovery processes, and lifestyle adjustments.
- Experience in telemetry nursing and med-surg level pediatrics.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and documentation.
- Recognize and respond to changes in a patient’s condition promptly.
- Promote infection control and maintain a sterile environment.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.
- Implement discharge planning and assist with patient transitions to home or other care settings.
Nursing Preceptorship in Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health and Rideout
Marysville
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- 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.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Yuba College Nursing
01.2023
Associate of Science - Allied Health-Pre-Nursing
Sierra College
01.2020
Skills
- Telemetry nursing experience
- Patient education
- Care plan implementation
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Time management skills
- HIPAA Regulation
- Infection control
- Time management
- Documentation accuracy
- Direct patient care
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse, CA, 05/24
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oroville Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Nursing Preceptorship in Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health and Rideout
10.2023 - 11.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Yuba College Nursing
Associate of Science - Allied Health-Pre-Nursing
Sierra College
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