Kathryn Boswell
Greenwood
Summary
Accomplished Safety Partner and Registered Nurse with expertise in incident investigation and quality improvement at Prisma Health. Demonstrated critical thinking and adaptability to enhance patient care and safety standards. Successfully led teams to improve workplace hazard mitigation, fostering a collaborative environment. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving skills, driving positive outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Partner
Prisma Health
03.2024 - Current
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health
10.2018 - 03.2024
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Triage Staffing Inc.
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Abbeville Area Medical Center
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
South University Savannah
GA02-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, SC05-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC05-2017
Skills
- Incident investigation
- Quality improvement
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Workplace hazard mitigation
- Goal setting
- Hazard identification
- Critical thinking
- Research abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Time management abilities
- Professional demeanor
- Interpersonal communication
- Root-cause analysis
Timeline
Safety Partner
Prisma Health
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Triage Staffing Inc.
08.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Abbeville Area Medical Center
09.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health
10.2018 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
South University Savannah
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College