Kathleen M. Stewart, R.N.

4204 Webster Street (952) 250-5464

St. Louis Park, MN 55416 kstewart952@aol.com
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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Deliver Unparalleled Patient Care in Hospitals, Residential Facilities, and Scho

ols
Handle Medical Emergencies * Setup/Conduct Clinics * Charge Nurse in Locked-
Down Facilities
Experienced Staff Nurse and Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse.
Love people; experience with patients of all ages, easily establish trust/rapp
ort, de-escalate as needed, and address sensitive issues. Accustomed to caring
for severely disturbed individuals in varied environments. Assess patient statu
s. Write and execute care plans; complete manual/electronic patient charts; ass
ess/monitor patients' medical and psychological status. Develop and present prog
rams for people with special needs. Bachelors and Associate Degrees.
Supervisors say:
"Ms. Stewart demonstrates role model competency on the job in evaluating patient
care and patient response to interventions. She is skilled in adjusting care a
pproaches to reflect population served in accordance with culture, physical capa
bility, and changing complexity."

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL, Edina, MN 2008 to 2010
RN; Charge Nurse, Psychiatric/Behavioral Nurse in Step Down and Locked Ward Un
its
Charge nurse and provided direct patient care for adults with psychological or c
hemical abuse diagnoses
Supervised 6 personnel on a shift basis; ensured compliance to care plans and re
gulations
Role model to provide care beyond expectations and held others accountable for h
igh service levels
Administered medications and document on electronic health charts
Led and facilitated groups; communicated clearly with patients, family members,
social workers, physicians, psychiatric technicians, police officers, and other
health care professionals
Well-versed in legal terms and guidelines such as holds and restraints commitmen
ts, evaluations, and stay of commitment

HENNEPIN COUNTY HOME SCHOOL, Minnetonka, MN 2007 to 2010

RN, Charge Nurse, Psychiatric/Behavioral Nurse
Part of a 5-member RN team providing active listening, encouragement and support
to 75 male and female adjudicated youth; accurately assess residents' psychiatr
ic health, medical care, and emergency needs on an ongoing basis; interact with
and provide instruction to correctional officers as needed.
Worked with young people for 8 months to 1 year with populations including sex a
buse, manslaughter, drug/alcohol abuse, wards of the state in this residential s
etting
Worked closely with staff psychiatrist to provide feedback about medication/side
effects/treatment phase
Praised for "Dedicated Attention to Residents' Needs" & willingness to go above/
beyond for the team
Always present, well prepared to work continuously; 100% perfect attendance

MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Minneapolis, MN School Nurse-Juvenile Students, 20

07
Harrison Education Center - Harrison is a self-contained federal setting IV prog
ram, serving students with severe emotional and/or behavioral disorders; 100% Ed
. Service through special education (IEP).

Kathleen M. Stewart, R.N.

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Temporary position: supported educational/emotional needs with a proactive appr
oach and behavior management techniques based on research-based behavioral princ
iples. Provided daily assessments, triage, and acute care for adolescents. Care
d for young people with violent anger, multiple physical illnesses, chronically
truant, all types of addictive disorders and gang related issues.
Assisted in implementing a behavior curriculum focused on a direct instructional
approach to teaching appropriate behavior; worked closely with a mental health
team; supported psychiatrists at staff meetings
Coordinated psychiatric services onsite with Fairview University Medical Center
Especially effective in de-escalating uncontrolled behavior as needed
Administered medications to various students; assisted students/staff requiring
medical attention
Scheduled appointments; acquired/updated/completed information on forms/medical
records
Investigated and identified resources and interventions to help varied needs of
students
Followed up on immunizations communicated with clinics and hospitals regarding s
tudents' health needs

WALDEN STREET SCHOOL, Concord, MA Nurse-Youth Service/Residential Facility, 200

4 to 2006
Justice Resource / Youth Service Dept. - Walden is for adolescent females and ap
proved by the MA Dept. of Ed. as a Spec. Ed. School. Students, ages 12 to 18, c
ope with educational/emotional/behavioral issues.
Assessed/screened/triaged 16 adolescents with Emotional Behavior Disorder (EBD)
and Oppositional Behavior Disorder (OBD); successfully calmed students; effectiv
ely developed rapport and gained trust
Received "Employee of the Month Award" for quick action in assisting/calming a s
tudent in crisis/flight
ECOLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOSTON, Boston, MA School Nurse K-12, 2000 to 200
4
A multilingual / multinational school community; French and English are two mai
n languages of instruction
Worked with French interpreters to assess, communicate, and determine students'
health status/needs
Designed/implemented school health programs for 400 K-12 students with a cultura
lly diverse population
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
COLLEGE OF ST. CATHERINE, St. Paul, MN B. A. Degree in Communication; GPA 3.5
INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Inver Grove Heights, MN A.A.S. Degree in Nursin
g
PROFICIENCIES include: Drug/Alcohol Addition Behavioral Disorders Relations
hip Builder
Hospital IV Certified Coping with Adversity, Suffering, and Disease Electroni
c Charting
Complex Medical Cases Truancy and Violent Anger Lead in ER Code Teams ADD, EBD
& OBD Implement Health Programs Patient/Family Education Delivering Presentat
ions on Health Issues
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) First Responder / First Aid/Defibrillator
/ CPR
Certifications & Licensure State of Minnesota: Registered Nurse
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certified Psychiatric and Men
tal Health Nurse