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Katherine Goodwin Harvell

Fayetteville

Summary

Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse ans Supervisor offering 16 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PRN Operating Room Registered Nurse

Surgical Arts Surgery Center
2024.04 - Current
  • Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
  • Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
  • Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
  • Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.

Surgical Services Supervisor

Washington Regional Medical Center
2021.11 - Current
  • Assisted with training and development of team members.
  • Handled patient and employee complaints and inquiries.
  • Monitored team's performance and gave feedback when necessary.
  • Updated job knowledge by attending workshops, training sessions and educational opportunities.
  • In charge of scheduling surgical cases, running surgical board, and maintaining open communication with surgeons and anesthesiologists throughout the day.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Washington Regional Medical Center
2009.09 - Current
  • Charge RN Weekend Option (2010-2015), PRN (2015-2019), Full-time RN (2020-current)
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures reduce concerns and provide comfortable and successful experiences.
  • Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
  • Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.

Owner/Operator

The Katie Co.
2008.05 - Current

This is my own company and I am the artist and creator behind it. I started it right out of college in 2008. I am a one-woman shop who creates from the ground up, and a lot of tireless hours go into my design processes. Each one of my designs is hand-drawn or graphically created. I hand screen print each of my pieces.

  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer base.

PRN Operating Room Registered Nurse

Physicians Specialty Hospital
2013.08 - 2014.08

PRN Circulating Registered Nurse

PRN Operating Room Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
2012.08 - 2014.08

PRN Circulating Registered Nurse

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

University Of South Alabama Children's And Women's
2008.05 - 2009.12
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Science of Nursing

Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL
05.2008

Skills

  • Nursing
  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Perioperative Care
  • Collecting vitals
  • Medication Administration
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Safety
  • Staff Development
  • Operational management
  • Quality Improvement
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Compact RN License, State of Arkansas 2008- Present
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification 2011- Present
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification 2008-2010
  • RN License, State of Alabama 2008-2010
  • Basic Life Support Certification 2006- Present

Timeline

PRN Operating Room Registered Nurse

Surgical Arts Surgery Center
2024.04 - Current

Surgical Services Supervisor

Washington Regional Medical Center
2021.11 - Current

PRN Operating Room Registered Nurse

Physicians Specialty Hospital
2013.08 - 2014.08

PRN Operating Room Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
2012.08 - 2014.08

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Washington Regional Medical Center
2009.09 - Current

Owner/Operator

The Katie Co.
2008.05 - Current

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

University Of South Alabama Children's And Women's
2008.05 - 2009.12

Bachelor’s Degree - Science of Nursing

Spring Hill College
  • Compact RN License, State of Arkansas 2008- Present
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification 2011- Present
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification 2008-2010
  • RN License, State of Alabama 2008-2010
  • Basic Life Support Certification 2006- Present
Katherine Goodwin Harvell