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Katharine Petsos

@katharinepetsos

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Experienced pediatric ICU and cardiac critical care RN focused on telehealth telephone triage.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a Pediatric Telephone Triage/Telehealth RN role where my pediatric assessment and therapeutic communication help improve patient access, safety, and outcomes—while coordinating care with accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and clear family education.

I’m an experienced Pediatric Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of healthcare experience and extensive expertise in pediatric critical care, cardiac intensive care, emergency triage, PACU, pre-admission testing, and neonatal care. I’m seeking a Pediatric Telephone Triage or Telehealth RN role where pediatric expertise and communication skills can improve patient access, safety, and outcomes.

As a travel nurse, I provide expert nursing care in leading pediatric and cardiac intensive care units nationwide, performing comprehensive assessments, identifying changes requiring intervention, and coordinating complex care plans with multidisciplinary teams. I educate patients and families, maintain accurate documentation, and work with EMRs including Epic and Cerner—supported by PALS, ACLS, and BLS, plus a strong focus on quality & patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and therapeutic communication.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Travel RN (PICU/CICU)

Current

Aya Healthcare

Feb 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Provided expert nursing care in pediatric ICU and cardiac ICU settings across multiple hospitals, performing comprehensive assessments and coordinating complex care plans. Educated patients and families and maintained accurate documentation while adapting to diverse healthcare systems.

Pediatric ICU Nursing Critical Care Nursing Pediatric Assessment Clinical Decision Making Care Coordination Family Education Documentation HIPAA compliance Epic Cerner PowerChart

RN PACU & Pre-Admission Testing

PrimeTime Healthcare

May 2025 - Nov 2025 (6 months)

Completed detailed preoperative assessments and health screenings, including medication reconciliation and surgical readiness evaluations. Coordinated care with anesthesia and surgical teams and provided individualized patient and caregiver education.

Medication Reconciliation Care Coordination Patient Education Family Education HIPAA compliance

RN Pediatric Cardiac ICU

Medical University of South Carolina

Aug 2021 - Feb 2022 (6 months)

Managed complex pediatric cardiac patients requiring continuous monitoring and promptly communicated status changes to providers. Supported families through education, care planning, and discharge preparation.

Pediatric Cardiac ICU Monitoring Critical Care Nursing Clinical Decision Making Care Coordination Family Education

RN Pediatric ICU

Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters

Jul 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Delivered family-centered care to critically ill pediatric patients, recognizing early signs of deterioration and escalating care appropriately. Collaborated with trauma and specialty teams to optimize patient outcomes and supported safe transitions of care.

Pediatric ICU Nursing Critical Care Nursing Pediatric Emergency Triage Care Coordination Family Education