Katherine Benoit

Provided hands on skilled and long term nursing care including care of dementia affected, rehab, behavioral, and Covid positive patients over a period of 3.5 years, prn in cities throughout Central and Colorado on a part to full time basis.
Used various electronic health record software platforms, paper and digital charting systems, all routes of Med pass, behavioral management and de-escalation.
Performed phlebotomy and peripheral IV insertion, management and monitoring as ordered. Processed and reported labs outside of normal levels to physician, received, transcribed and carried out telephone, verbal, written, and in person orders from physicians.

Monitored, documented and reported as required side effects of medication or other symptoms and all changes in condition.
Monitored behaviors and neuro-checks as required by facility protocols.
Maintained strict isolation per CDC infection control guidelines on all Covid, Flu, or other infectious disease affected patients.
Monitored incoming and outgoing staff for SARS-Covid 19 symptoms and infection including rapid and PCR testing as required by each facility protocol

Texas compact Licensed vocatIonal nurse, IV and BLS certified, computer literate and competent across multiple EHR platforms and systems.