Katie Genberg
Glenham
Summary
Energetic, empathetic registered nurse with strong interpersonal skills. With 13 years of providing patient care mainly in the psychiatric setting. Adapt easily to different work environments. Strong work ethic and teamwork skills dedicated to giving the best possible patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
06.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Reduced stress and anxiety for patients and families by offering compassionate care and support.
Registered Nurse / Travel Nurse Contract
Clarion Psychiatric Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked as a charge nurse, admissions nurse, and medication nurse at a112 bed inpatient program with3 units for children, adolescents, and adults with moderate to severe psychiatric problems
- Completed nursing assessments and developed a plan of care upon admission
- Took verbal and written orders, transcribed, and administered medications
- Handled crisis situations in a non-challenging manner
Pediatric ICU Nurse
UPMC Children’s Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked as a registered nurse on a36 bed unit providing individualized care for critically ill children based on the application of scientific nursing principles
- Monitored vital signs and initiate corrective action whenever a patient displays adverse symptomatology
- Changed dressings, inserted catheters, assisted with: arterial lines, evd’s, endotracheal tubes, and foleys
Milieu Therapist
UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic
11.2015 - 06.2019
- Worked as a milieu therapist on all13 units of varying diagnoses and ages providing intensive programing and treatment
- Facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic groups
- Completed observation rounds as ordered and followed guidelines
Education
Diploma - Registered Nurse
UPMC School of Nursing
01.2021
Bachelors - Psychology
Penn State University
01.2015
Skills
- Crisis Intervention & Verbal De-escalation
- CPR & First Aid
- Basic Spanish & ASL
- Medication/IV Management
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Family & Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Developing Treatment Plans
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse / Travel Nurse Contract
Clarion Psychiatric Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
Pediatric ICU Nurse
UPMC Children’s Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022
Milieu Therapist
UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic
11.2015 - 06.2019
Bachelors - Psychology
Penn State University
Diploma - Registered Nurse
UPMC School of Nursing
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