Kartrinia Watson
Marion,MS
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse and Respiratory Therapist
Ochsner Rush
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse and Respiratory Therapist
Regency Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2022
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapy
Ochsner Rush and Riley Hospital
05.2007 - 02.2018
- Oversaw cleaning, calibration and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment.
- Accomplished respiratory therapy services goals by interviewing, hiring and training new staff and communicating and enforcing rules and regulations.
- Provided clinical consultation to physicians and staff nurses on respiratory therapy interventions and treatments for discharge.
- Initiated organizational techniques to improve respiratory therapy services outcomes and developed information, strategies and changes for overall department direction.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Carried out non-invasive cardiopulmonary tests with respiratory gas measurements (VO2, VCO2, VE) to cardiac patients post-event.
- Documented treatment parameters for patients undergoing radiation therapy.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, Mississippi, MS12.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12.2021
Skills
- COMMUNICATION
- PATIENT CARE
- MONITORING
- MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
- DOCUMENTATION
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- PROFESSIONALISM
- TEAMWORK
- IV MANAGEMENT
- STAFF SUPERVISION
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CRT-Certified Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse and Respiratory Therapist
Ochsner Rush
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse and Respiratory Therapist
Regency Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2022
Respiratory Therapy
Ochsner Rush and Riley Hospital
05.2007 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Mississippi University For Women
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Meridian Community College
AWARDS
DAISY AWARD, TEAM OVIATIONS
LEADERSHIP
I am currently a float pool nurse. I have been in this position for three years. I have worked all med-surg floors, ob clinic, pulmonary clinic, cardiac clinic, and nephrology clinic. I am also a fill in charge nurse whenever I float to a floor that does not have one. I have developed my delegation and leadership skills. I have also worked hard at become the kind of charge nurse that makes staff comfortable with my work ethic. There is no I in team. If one person is busy, then we all ARE busy. We are a team.