Katie Childers
Hollywood,MD
Summary
My journey into nursing began at home when my husband, just one year into our marriage, was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease, a rare genetic disorder. Suddenly, I was thrust into the world of healthcare, driven by a deep commitment to learn everything I could to care for him at home. I quickly became skilled in essential nursing tasks such as IV pushes and drips, central lines, PEG tubes, colostomy care, and more—long before I ever stepped into a classroom. In the midst of his illness, I returned to school, and it was this pursuit that kept me grounded during my grief after his passing in 2018. I draw on my experience as both a patient's family member and a nurse to build meaningful relationships, offer support through grief, and provide compassionate, holistic care in my practice. Nursing has become more than just a career for me; it is a true passion, one that I hope to continue to advance and nurture at your facility.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
Leonardtown, MD
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered bedside care to patients in a busy 12 bed ICU.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on ICU procedures and best practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Student Nurse Extern, Intensive Care Unit
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
Leonardtown, MD
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and the interdisciplinary team to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
Remote
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
- Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Intensive Care Unit
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
Leonardtown, MD
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD05-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
Hughesville, MD01-2024
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Relationship building
- Preceptor
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association - 05/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association - 05/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Extern, Intensive Care Unit
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant, Intensive Care Unit
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
01.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland