Registered Nurse Kathy Lynn LaFortune, RN, BSN, MSN who Provides Care for the Covington, Georgia Area

Get to know Registered Nurse Kathy Lynn LaFortune, who serves patients within Kaiser Permanente.

Kathy graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Registered Nurse certification with Jacksonville University in 2001, giving her nearly two decades of experience in her field. Wanting to further her education she completed her Master of Science in Nursing from her alma mater in 2011.

To stay up to date in her field, Kathy remains a professional member of the Emergency Nurses Association. She currently practices as a registered nurse with Kaiser Permanente where she holds an expertise in emergency room care. She attributes her professional success to following her passions, and when she is not working she enjoys playing with her gradchildren.

The main role of a registered nurse is to assist physicians in providing treatment to patients suffering from various medical conditions. While their primary responsibilities will involve caring for patients, their specific job duties will vary depending on your employer and specialization. While a majority of registered nurses work at hospitals they are not limited to that setting, they can also work in in clinics, schools, assisted living facilities, homes, schools and more. They must also stay up-to-date with new tools and technology to help provide the best care to patients and families, and the best support to doctors and other healthcare professionals. Registered nurses must possess excellent communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Learn More about Kathy Lynn LaFortune:

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