Katelyn Gross

293 Reeds Drive, Augusta, WV 26704

Phone: 1-304-359-0463 E-Mail: kgross13@su.edu

Objective
Dedicated and friendly new graduate nurse seeking a position as a Pediatric Behavioral Health Nurse. Bringing
prior experience with individuals with psychiatric disorders and intellectual disabilities. Fully capable of
supporting patients and working as an interdisciplinary team member.

Professional Experience
Direct Support Professional - Potomac Center Inc., Romney, WV May 2017 – Present
■ Assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities between the ages 5 – 18 years of age with independent
living skills

■ Personal care assistance with activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, oral hygiene,
toileting, and dressing

■ Use of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) techniques to de-escalate agitated individuals and prevent
incidents

■ Daily documentation on individuals’ behavior, living skills, and health issues

Education
Shenandoah University – Winchester, VA Anticipated Graduation: December 2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing

Clinical Experience
Berkeley Medical Center – Behavioral Health Unit

Preceptorship – September 2018 – December 2018

Veterans’ Affairs Hospital - Behavioral Health Unit

Spring Semester 2017

Winchester Medical Center - Medical Surgical Units

September 2016 - April 2018

Skills
■ Verbal De-escalation

■ Medication Administration

■ Therapeutic Communication
 Katelyn Gross
293 Reeds Drive, Augusta, WV 26704
Phone: 1-304-359-0463 E-Mail: kgross13@su.edu

■ Multi-tasking

■ Ability to Work in a Stressful Environment

■ Ability to Communicate With an Interdisciplinary Team

■ Certifications
■ Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association - Expires: 6/2020

■ Safety Care Behavioral Safety Training - Expires: 5/2019

■ Preventing Suicide in Emergency Department Patients

■ NIH Stroke Scale

 Katelyn Gross
293 Reeds Drive, Augusta, WV 26704
Phone: 1-304-359-0463 E-Mail: kgross13@su.edu

REFERENCES
Mrs. Edythe McGoff
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Shenandoah University
emcgoff@su.edu

Mr. Stephen Oates

Lead Residential Manager
Potomac Center Inc.
1-304-359-0700

Ms. Jackie Poland

Day Program Manager
Potomac Center Inc.
304-822-3861 ext. 175