Katherine Renzi
Allentown
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with focused experience in Emergency Department settings. Equipped with critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills, excelling at prioritizing patient care needs under high pressure situations. Known for exceptional communication and team collaboration abilities, consistently contributing to improved patient outcomes in previous roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown
10.2024 - Current
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety and infection control measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
Patient Care Technician, Pediatrics
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Medication Technician
Frederick Living
Zieglerville
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Conducted monthly audits of controlled substances inventory logs.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Palisades High School
Kintnersville, PA06-2019
Skills
- Patient care
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health education
- Compassionate communication
- Critical thinking
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Compassion and empathy
- IV management
- Professional bedside manner
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
- ACLS certification - 01/08/2025
- PALS certification - 01/10/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
10.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Pediatrics
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
12.2023 - 10.2024
Medication Technician
Frederick Living
10.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DeSales University
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Ursinus College
High School Diploma -
Palisades High School