KATLYN PARKS
Kirkwood
Summary
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse with one year of experience caring for critically ill neurological, surgical, and trauma patients in a high-acuity environment. Recognized for rapid clinical growth, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to quickly adapt to complex patient care situations. Selected to fill in intermittently as a night Charge Nurse within six months of practice, demonstrating leadership, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to effectively coordinate multidisciplinary care. Passionate about mentoring and supporting new nurses, fostering teamwork, and delivering evidence-based patient care. Committed to continuous professional development and advancing expertise in critical care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU
Mercy South Hospital
St Louis, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and clinical data and conducted regular assessments, promptly identifying changes in patient conditions and early signs of potential complications .
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as, central line insertions, tracheostomies and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, external ventricular drain and bolt insertions, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
- Precepted new nursing staff in the Surgical ICU, providing guidance on best practices for patient care, documentation, and effective communication within the team.
- Filled in the Charge Nurse role, being responsible for oversight of unit operations, coordinating complex patient care, leading interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe, high-quality care for critically ill postoperative patients during overnight shifts.
- Supported patient care through the management and interpretation of ventilators, HemoSphere, arterial lines, EVDs, bolts, Ceribell, TOF and BIS
- Achieved improved patient stabilization through effective titration of vasopressors and inotropes.
Patient Care Technician, Cardiology
Boone County Hospital
Columbia, MO, USA
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed all necessary and requested patient care within my scope, including maintaining room cleanliness, monitoring vital signs, taking blood sugars, helping with basic hygiene (brushing teeth and hair, showers, etc.), assisting with walking or moving patients with a high fall risk, and other fundamental care actions
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to patients during their stay at the hospital
- Assisted nurses and doctors when requested
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Boone County Hospital
Columbia, MO, USA
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Observed and interpreted cardiac rhythms and chart them in patient records
- Clearly reported significant findings to patient nurse
- Operated chimes in the event of high-risk situations (deadly rhythms, high/low heart rates)
- Communicated with hospital staff to fix lead placement, lose attachment, and patches
- Coordinated with house supervisor when telemetry supplies (boxes and leads) run low
Facility Lead
MizzouRec, University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO, USA
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Responsible for the oversight of a team of facility frontline staff. Provided quality training, expectations, and evaluation to ensure high quality customer service expectations are met.
- Liaison between student staff and professional staff. Worked with professional staff to resolve issues, brainstorm ideas to improve services, and promote community within the facility
Facility Frontline
MizzouRec, University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO, USA
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided excellent customer service to all facility members
- Responsible for facility maintenance and upkeep, maintaining facility cleanliness, and ensured clean laundry was available for members
- Accountable for identifying and reporting safety concerns to guarantee a safe environment for members and staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO, USA07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Exercise Physiology
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO, USA05-2022
Skills
- Clinical decision making
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Leadership and collaboration
- Proactive
- Receptive
Affiliations
- Member
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Signifies academic excellence and contributions to the nursing field during nursing school
- April 2025-Present
- Columbia, MO, USA
- Accelerated Nursing Student Representative
- Baccalaureate Program Curriculum Committee
- Represented the perspectives and needs of accelerated nursing students in curriculum discussions
- Contributed to discussions on course structure, content, and policies to help maintain rigorous and relevant nursing education
- Worked alongside faculty, staff, and other student representatives to enhance the academic experience
- October 2024 - May 2025
- President
- Nutrition and Wellness Association, University of Missouri-Columbia
- Planned and conducted meetings with executive members to plan future activities for the club
- Liaison between the University staff sponsor and club members
- Primary point of contact for questions and help for club members
- October 2018 - Nov 2019
Certification
- BLS-American Heart Association
- ACLS
- MO EMT-B
- CCRN-Anticipated August 2026
- TNCC
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU
Mercy South Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Cardiology
Boone County Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2024
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Boone County Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2024
Facility Lead
MizzouRec, University of Missouri-Columbia
11.2020 - 05.2022
Facility Frontline
MizzouRec, University of Missouri-Columbia
02.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Exercise Physiology
University of Missouri-Columbia