Kate Black, Bsn, Rn, Crrn Email & Phone Number

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Baylor RN on spinal cord injury (SCI) unit. Relief charge nurse. Nurse preceptor. Patient and family educator.

Greater Atlanta Area

Provided culturally competent care to patients and families on multiple units and facilities including med-surg and tele. Completed admission and discharge paperwork and education. Administered medications, performed wound care, assed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care in coordination with the medical team.

Atlanta, Georgia

Nurse III on 26 bed med surg isolation unit. Charge nurse responsibilities. Preceptor to next generation of nurses. Proficient in medication administration, EPIC charting, AIDET, IV insertion and blood draws, blood administration, heparin drips, enteral feedings and ostomy care, wound care and dressing changes, maintenance of wound vacs and chest tubes, and customer service with a smile.

Atlanta, Georgia

Med surg nurse on respiratory isolation unit responsible for 6 patients. Proficient in medication administration, EPIC charting, IV insertion and blood draws, blood administration, heparin drips, enteral feedings and ostomy care, wound care and dressing changes, maintenance of wound vacs and chest tubes, and customer service with a smile.

Brookhaven

Not only did I assist guests in their quest for shoes to make them run faster, I enabled them to run farther by providing training plans, injury prevention tips, and strengthening exercises. Diagnosed common runner maladies, such as shin splints and plantar fasciitis, and suggested treatments ranging from ice and rest to consulting medical professionals. Promoted to head of visual merchandising for store. Assisted in buying apparel.

Atlanta, Ga

I provided 180 hours of patient education, timely medication administration, complete assessments and computer charting. I had recurring, positive interactions with other members of the healthcare team, including interpretation and social services, while providing total care for five patients. Tasks included giving and receiving report, reviewing and interpreting lab results, and discharging patients. I observed and assisted with blood products, provided wound care, postrmortem care, inserted an NG tube, and called rapid response when necessary. Patients were on a GI floor and had conditions such as GI bleeds, diabetes, anemia, alcoholism, pregnancy, sickle cell disease, depression, ulcers, GERD, hypertension, thrombocytopenia, dementia, and Crohn's Disease.

Atlanta, Ga

I worked with other students and residents to develop a program to encourage senior citizens to improve their heart health. The program included acquisition of an automatic blood pressure machine, dietary modifications, and I personally created training plans and assisted with formation of a walking club.

Atlanta, Ga

I cared for mother-baby couplets by prioritizing patient needs, providing labor support, and providing education on breast feeding, infant feeding cues and perineal care. i preformed newborn assessments and cared for babies in the NICU, observed in labor and delivery and operating room, and maintained chart confidentiality. I also learned about including the whole family in the birth process, and the importance of the nurse- family relationship.

Decatur, Ga

I changed feeding bags, assisted with care of intravenous therapy, wound care, vacuum therapy, gave medicines, vaccines, and baths to children of all ages, observed out- patient eye surgery, and assisted with patient discharge.

Atlanta, Ga

I cared for patients recovering from surgery,took vital signs, interpreted telemetry, and gave insulin. I cared for patients on telemetry with ICDs, Pacemakers, LVAD, CABG and MVP repair. I assisted in the cardiac ICU and inserted foley catheters and IVs in the emergency department.

Atlanta, Ga

I began student- led recreational therapy on adult floor, as well as assisted with recreational therapy on geriatric floor; provided therapeutic communication, emotional support and supervision for patients with dementia, acute depression, bi-polar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia and substance abuse.

Atlanta, Ga

I respectfully provided compassionate patient care while preserving patient dignity. Measured and recorded vital signs, intake and output accurately, bathed patients, provided oral care, maintained confidential patient information and charting.

Atlanta Campus

Worked with other shop technicians to ensure student safety and proper tool use, assisted with bronze pours, and wrote the shop safety handbook.

Grace House On The Mountain, Saint Paul, Va

Coordinated and supervised home repair efforts of multiple teams of volunteers (aged 14 to 81) to complete projects on time and under budget with a focus on keeping homeowners warm, safe, and dry. Projects included replacing floors and roofs, drywall, painting, deck and ramp repair, new plumbing and plumbing repair, replacing electrical wiring and running new wire, and replacing a bridge. Expanded program in second year.

Bachelors Of Science, Nursing

Bachelors, Fine Arts; Sculpture

Activities and Societies: Alpha Xi Delta, Georgia State University Rowing Team, Edgewood Sculpture Forum Treasurer, Edgewood Sculpture.