Kathryn Napierski

Circulate cosmetic surgery and facial reconstruction cases, prepare medications independently, educate clients, lead charge RN duties including scheduling and inventory, and co-developed a monthly hair transplant program with physician.

Administered COVID, influenza, and travel vaccines to adult, geriatric, and pediatric populations, provided patient education and nursing interventions, and supported community immunization efforts.

Admitted patients, administered local anesthetic for hair transplant procedures, provided post-procedure education and follow-up, triaged calls, and trained staff on clinic procedures and compliance.

Admitted and recovered EGD, colonoscopy, and urology patients in an ASC setting on a travel contract, utilizing ICD-10 and DRG coding awareness to support perioperative documentation and billing processes.

Circulated multispecialty procedures independently, prepared surgical medications, served on-call as charge nurse, trained staff in critical case management, and developed surgical care plans per AORN standards.

Created and implemented 7- and 14-day care plans for voluntary patients, monitored ADLs, administered medications per assessment, and continuously evaluated patients for escalation of care and safety.

Provided critical neuro-focused care including neurological checks, intracranial pressure monitoring, sedation management, and family communication to optimize recovery in a Level I trauma neuroscience ICU.

Managed kitchen operations, staff scheduling, and food safety processes to maintain service standards and operational efficiency in a high-volume fast casual environment.

Grade: 3.57 GPA

Activities and societies: Dean's List; Honors

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a 3.57 GPA and made the Dean's List; coursework and clinicals prepared for registered nurse practice.