Kathleen Pyles

• Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
• Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
• Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
• Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.8
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

• Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
• Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
• Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
• Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
• Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
• Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
• Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
• Participated in faculty meetings, committees, and continuing education events to stay current on nursing education trends and best practices.
• Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
• Collaborated with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and curriculum content.
• Facilitated communication between students and clinical preceptors to address any concerns or issues that arose during rotations.

• Educated patients and families on post-ICU care and recovery processes, promoting understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
• Operated ventilators and life support machines, providing essential respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Handled emergency situations with precision, stabilizing patients and initiating lifesaving measures following established protocols.
• Provided comprehensive bedside care, including wound care, catheterization, and suctioning, to promote patient recovery.
• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
• Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
• Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
• Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
• Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
• Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
• Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.

Administered care to surgical,medical,open heart patients.

Responsible for assisting and maintaining all invasive lines, Such as intra-aortic, balloon pump, Swan-Ganz catheter's, central venous line, arterial lines, dialysis catheters and shunts, PD catheters, Intracranial bolts, ICPmonitoring, ventriculostomy monitoring and care, ventilator care, and cold therapy and warm therapy administration.

Monitored and recorded all invasive lines and vital signs.

Member of code team response.

Proficient in IV therapy ,and administration of all medications related to the ICU patient.

Worked as a staff nurse in the acute/chronic dialysis unit.

Set up dialysis machines for treatments,calculated dry weight goals, administered in meds post treatment and transfusions during treatments, accessed fistfuls, shunts and temporary catchers both subclavian and femoral.

supervised dialysis techs.

was on call after hours and weekends for emergency treatments.

Also did freelance dialysis throughout south, center and north Philadelphia for Dr. Edward Fillipone- nephrologist , from 1985-1986.

Acute/chronic dialysis in hospital setting.

set up and maintain all dialysis equipment.

access fistula,shunts and temporary catheters .

patient education

IV therapy pre, during and post procedure.

on call after hours and weekends for emergent treatments.

• Administered medications and treatments using infusion pumps, monitoring patient responses to therapies and adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Applied appropriate wound care dressings and management techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, gathering relevant health histories and identifying nursing diagnoses to inform individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on postoperative care, fostering understanding of recovery processes and promoting adherence to treatment plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care strategies, enhancing patient outcomes through coordinated efforts.
• Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
• Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
• Managed caseload of 8-20 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
• Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
• Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
• Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
• Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
• Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
• Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
• Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
• Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
• Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
• Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
• Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
• Streamlined nursing workflows by effectively delegating tasks to ancillary staff according to scope of practice guidelines.
• Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
• Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
• Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.