Kathryn R. Gardner, RN
361 461 9889
3141 Quail Springs Rd. House 10
Corpus Kristy - Texas 78414
PROFILE SUMMARY
A compassionate and competent Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience in medical-surgical and postoperative care.
Currently completing a Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis on Family Nurse Practitioner. Adept at monitoring and
treating patients with acute/chronic health issues, ensuring the highest standards of care. Proven ability to collaborate
effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans and deliver patient-centered care
within high-volume acute surgical environments. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through continuous education and
adherence to Texas Board of Nursing Standards.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse & Nurse Educator
Incarnate Word Convent Infirmary August 2023 - Current
Assist the Director of the Infirmary with delivering educational and skills training to dozens of medical technicians.
Design, implement, and revise continuing education programs for medical technicians and participate in program
outcome evaluation curriculum design and program outcome evaluation to drive professional development.
Deliver competent and safe care to stable and predictable patients following the Texas Board of Nursing Standards.
Provide guidance/education on nursing and develop care plans appropriate for their assigned patients.
Record a patient’s medical history, symptoms, and vitals and update patient charts.
Inpatient Registered Charge Nurse
South Texas Surgical Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas December 2013 - July 2023
Supervised and monitored a full staff of nurses and nurse aides a Charge Nurse while ensuring cohesive and coordinated
patient care.
Provided post-operative care to adult patients following position orders, including administering pain medications,
providing education, and taking vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate).
Performed thorough physical assessments on post-operative patients and closely monitored for post-surgical
complications while ensuring patient safety.
Monitored and documented patient conditions after procedures, including EKG readings, and updated physicians on
changes in stability or acuity to provide timely intervention.
Accurately documented calls and patient interactions using Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Christus Spohn Health Services, Corpus Christi, Texas July 2013 - July 2019
Championed a patient-centered care initiative that integrated family involvement in the care process.
Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, and other clinicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
customized patient care plans for managing patient needs.
Provided nursing patient care to patients experiencing acute/chronic medical illness or recovering from surgery.
Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications following the physician's prescription and monitored responses.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and post-
discharge care in the computer system.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
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361 461 9889
3141 Quail Springs Rd. House 10
Corpus Kristy - Texas 78414
PROFILE SUMMARY
A compassionate and competent Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience in medical-surgical and postoperative care.
Currently completing a Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis on Family Nurse Practitioner. Adept at monitoring and
treating patients with acute/chronic health issues, ensuring the highest standards of care. Proven ability to collaborate
effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans and deliver patient-centered care
within high-volume acute surgical environments. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through continuous education and
adherence to Texas Board of Nursing Standards.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse & Nurse Educator
Incarnate Word Convent Infirmary August 2023 - Current
Assist the Director of the Infirmary with delivering educational and skills training to dozens of medical technicians.
Design, implement, and revise continuing education programs for medical technicians and participate in program
outcome evaluation curriculum design and program outcome evaluation to drive professional development.
Deliver competent and safe care to stable and predictable patients following the Texas Board of Nursing Standards.
Provide guidance/education on nursing and develop care plans appropriate for their assigned patients.
Record a patient’s medical history, symptoms, and vitals and update patient charts.
Inpatient Registered Charge Nurse
South Texas Surgical Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas December 2013 - July 2023
Supervised and monitored a full staff of nurses and nurse aides a Charge Nurse while ensuring cohesive and coordinated
patient care.
Provided post-operative care to adult patients following position orders, including administering pain medications,
providing education, and taking vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate).
Performed thorough physical assessments on post-operative patients and closely monitored for post-surgical
complications while ensuring patient safety.
Monitored and documented patient conditions after procedures, including EKG readings, and updated physicians on
changes in stability or acuity to provide timely intervention.
Accurately documented calls and patient interactions using Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Christus Spohn Health Services, Corpus Christi, Texas July 2013 - July 2019
Championed a patient-centered care initiative that integrated family involvement in the care process.
Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, and other clinicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
customized patient care plans for managing patient needs.
Provided nursing patient care to patients experiencing acute/chronic medical illness or recovering from surgery.
Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications following the physician's prescription and monitored responses.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and post-
discharge care in the computer system.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
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