Meet the Nurses  / Cathy Parkes, RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN
  • Cathy Parkes BSN, RN, CWCN, PHN

    Cathy Parkes
    RN
    BSN
    PHN
    CWCN

    Cathy Parkes is the Founder and Chief Educator at Level Up RN. She has a passion for teaching and is known for her fun and informative nursing tutorial videos.

  • Education

    • University of Virginia, BS Computer Science Engineering
    • California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), BS Nursing

  • Certifications

    • Registered Nurse
    • Public Health Nurse
    • Certified Wound Care Nurse

  • Professional accomplishments

    • Kristin Schlief Spirit of Nursing Award at CSUSM
    • Outstanding Leadership Award at CSUSM
    • “Nurse of the Year” at Scripps Encinitas Hospital

  • Affiliations

  • Top Videos & Articles by Cathy Parkes, RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN
  • Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 1: Introduction, Function, Components - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 2: Diagnostic Tests - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 3: Oxygen Delivery Devices, Hypoxemia/Hypoxia, Sleep Apnea - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 4: Asthma - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 5: COPD - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 12: ARDS and ARF - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Cardiovascular System, part 1: Introduction, Anatomy & Physiology Review - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Cardiovascular System, part 2: Heart Conduction System, Cardiac Function, Blood Pressure - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 1: Top Ten Pharmacology Study Tips - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 2: Drug Names & Medication Regulation - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 5: Pharmacokinetics - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 2: Respiratory Medications - Bronchodilators - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 3: Respiratory Medications - Corticosteroids, Leukotriene Antagonists, Antitussives - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 4: Respiratory Medications - Expectorants, Mucolytics, Decongestants, Antihistamines - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 5: Cardiovascular Medications - Hypertension & the RAAS system - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 6: Cardiovascular Medications - Hypertension & Angina - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 7: Cardiovascular Medications - Vasodilators and Antianginals - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 8: Cardiovascular Medications - Glycosides & Antidysrhythmic Classes I & II - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 17: Nervous System Medications for Anxiety - LevelUpRN
  • Psychiatric Mental Health, part 4: Nurse/Client Relationship, Therapeutic Communication - LevelUpRN