KATELYN FISCHER
Palmyra
Summary
Professional nursing leader prepared for advanced responsibilities in healthcare management. Proven ability to drive patient care excellence and improve operational efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative team leadership and adaptable to changing environments. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, consistently delivering impactful results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
The Gardens at Stevens
02.2025 - Current
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Director of Nursing
Kadima Nursing & Rehabilitation
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
11.2014 - 10.2024
- Responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing care for critically ill patients
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary team to administer high quality patient care to this specific group of patients
- Also responsible to assist medical team in bedside procedures such as EVD placement, central line placement, intubation, tracheostomy and PEG tube placement.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Worked in the hospital float pool
- Responsible for assessing, planning and implementing nursing care for a variety of patient populations
- Experience in
- Medical/Surgical units, Emergency Department, Intermediate Care and Intensive Care Units.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Stoneridge Retirement Living
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership & Administration
Alvernia University
05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Misericordia University
Dallas, PASkills
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CCRN
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Process improvements
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Director of Nursing
The Gardens at Stevens
02.2025 - Current
Director of Nursing
Kadima Nursing & Rehabilitation
06.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
11.2014 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Stoneridge Retirement Living
10.2010 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Misericordia University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership & Administration
Alvernia University
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