Catherine Ahearn
Greenfield
Summary
Registered Nurse with a foundation in medical-surgical nursing and home care. Skilled in delivering compassionate patient care and effectively managing complex cases within fast-paced environments. Utilizes critical thinking and teamwork to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient care.
- Consistently maintains accurate documentation in the EHR in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performs IV insertion, central line care, wound care, medication administration, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique, monitoring responses, and adhering to infection control standards.
- Provides health education to patients and families.
- Demonstrates flexibility in managing case loads of up to six patients concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Improves patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Quickly responds to situations impacting safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Staff Gemologist
Murduff's Jewelers
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized support and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and guidelines for business operations.
- Conducted thorough gemstone grading and analysis for accurate appraisal reports, ensuring client trust and confidence.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects, sharing knowledge and expertise while working together towards common objectives.
Retail Sales Associate
Silverscape Designs, LLC
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
- Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
Home Health Aide
Private Client
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted client with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for client, preventing falls and accidents.
- Improved client well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted client in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA06-2024
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA06-2024
Vocational Certificate - Gemstone Identification And Grading
Gemological Institute of America
Carlsbad, CA04-2021
Skills
- Non-pharmacological pain and symptom management
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Telemetry monitoring
- Post-operative care
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Delegation and motivation
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts
- AHA ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Staff Gemologist
Murduff's Jewelers
04.2021 - 07.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Silverscape Designs, LLC
09.2018 - 01.2021
Home Health Aide
Private Client
09.2015 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenfield Community College
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Greenfield Community College
Vocational Certificate - Gemstone Identification And Grading
Gemological Institute of America
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