Natalie Kitago
Torrance
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with extensive knowledge and experience in healthcare, supported by a strong educational background in nursing. Proven ability to excel in diverse healthcare settings, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to patient care. Equipped to provide exceptional leadership and mentorship to fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances team performance and patient outcomes. Passionate about advancing nursing practices and contributing to the overall quality of care within the healthcare system.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Staff RN & CC Educator
Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital
- Provided compassionate care to patients in a mixed Intensive care unit, administering medications, conducting assessments, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as relief charge RN and preceptor
- Served as transition into practice faculty, simulation faculty
CC Educator
New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Assist with scheduling, lecturing, mentoring of new graduate and non-critically trained RN’s entering into the ICU.
- Promoted adult learning methods through one on one, peer-to-peer, and group instruction.
- Developed and institute staff professional development activities for the neuro service line.
Staff RN
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
- Managed, assessed and stabilized patients in critical condition, and collaborated with intensive care physicians to provide timely and effective care to cardiac intensive care unit patients.
- Served as relief charge nurse and preceptor.
Staff RN
American Mobile Nursing
- Provided compassionate care to patients in various Intensive care units in California and New York, administering medications, conducting assessments, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
11-2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis-Clark State College
05-2005
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Critical care nursing education background
- Team and project leader
Accomplishments
- Named Critical Care Nurse excellence winner
- Participated in formal Research
- Nationally presented
- Involved in hospital wide and unit projects and policies
Certification
- BLS/ACLS
- CCRN
- NIHSS
Timeline
Staff RN & CC Educator
Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital
CC Educator
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Staff RN
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Staff RN
American Mobile Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis-Clark State College
Research
- Principle investigator for two formal research based projects.
- First study was a Feasibility study and retrospective review on the Fluid responsiveness in Sepsis patients.
- Second study was a Retrospective review of Cardiogenic shock outcomes. The prospective portion of the study utilizing an algorithm for better patient shock outcomes, closed early due to compliance issues.
- Manuscript submission for Cardiogenic shock research.
National Presentations
- National Summit Conference: Lean Six Sigma podium presentation - Making it Stick: Training Reliability to Improve Outcomes (2018)
- ANCC Magnet Podium Presentation - Code Blue standardization (2018)
- AACN NTI Research Poster Presentation - How much is to much? Fluid responsiveness in sepsis (2020)
- AACN NTI Research Poster Presentation - Three years and counting CLABSI Free: An ICU's Journey (2020)
- AACN NTI Research Poster Presentation - Cardiogenic Shock: Is our survival rate better than the national average? (2024)