Katie Flanagan
About Katie Flanagan
Katie Flanagan is a Nursing Assistant at Atlantic Health System in Summit, New Jersey, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Boston College, where she also studied Hispanic Studies.
Work at Atlantic Health System
Katie Flanagan has been employed at Atlantic Health System as a Nursing Assistant since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for performing post mortem care and measuring and recording intake and output (I & O's). She assists patients with mobility and activities of daily living, including ambulation, transfers, discharges, and range of motion activities. Additionally, she obtains and records vital signs, weights, and heights, and observes and reports changes in patients' conditions to the primary nurse, ensuring effective communication and patient care.
Education and Expertise
Katie Flanagan earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing with a minor in Hispanic Studies from Boston College, where she studied from 2017 to 2021. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in nursing practices. She also gained experience in a cardiac telemetry unit, performing tasks such as EKGs, phlebotomy, and blood glucose monitoring, further enhancing her clinical skills.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before her current role, Katie Flanagan worked as a Nurse Administration Intern at Atlantic Health System for three months in 2019 at Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ. This internship provided her with valuable insights into nursing administration and patient care processes, contributing to her overall professional development in the healthcare field.
Early Career at Smythe Volvo
Katie Flanagan began her career as an Office Assistant at Smythe Volvo, where she worked from 2016 to 2018. This role allowed her to develop organizational and administrative skills that complement her healthcare experience.
High School Education
Katie Flanagan completed her high school education at Madison High School from 2013 to 2017. This foundational education set the stage for her pursuit of a nursing career and her subsequent studies at Boston College.