KAREN McMANUS
Prime Med Staffing
Pewaukee,WI
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience in operating rooms, outpatient surgery, and clinical leadership. Expertise in patient assessment, vascular access, perioperative care, and interdisciplinary coordination. Focused on delivering exceptional patient and family education, enhancing both inpatient and outpatient care.
Work History
RN Case Manager
8 Months- Coordinated hospice care in home and facility settings, completing assessments and developing individualized care plans to enhance patient comfort.
- Managed symptoms while educating patients and families on medications, disease progression, and end-of-life care to support informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and maintained regulatory-compliant documentation for quality assurance.
Infusion Nurse (Part-Time)
10 Months- Established peripheral IV access and maintained implanted ports, PICC lines, and central venous access to ensure effective treatment delivery.
- Assessed patients before, during, and after infusions, reviewing medications, allergies, labs, and contraindications to support safe and effective care.
- Monitored for adverse reactions and documented baseline and follow-up vital signs to track patient responses and inform care decisions.
- Supported operations at Prime Med Staffing by assisting with various clinical tasks.
Assistant Director of Nursing, Rehabilitation Unit
5 Months- Led daily nursing operations, ensuring safe, individualized rehabilitation care delivery.
- Monitored clinical condition changes, facilitating effective admissions, transfers, readmissions, and discharges.
- Directed daily nursing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and consistent patient care standards.
- Supervised nursing staff, assigned workloads, and addressed staffing gaps across units.
- Collaborated with physicians and department leaders to coordinate care plans and resolve clinical issues.
RN Case Manager
1 Year 7 Months- Coordinated care, performed comprehensive assessments, developed individualized hospice care plans to enhance patient comfort and support.
- Provided symptom management and family education while coordinating interdisciplinary care to ensure holistic patient support.
Director of Nursing
1 Year 7 Months- Conducted nursing evaluations to assess patient needs and maintained accurate clinical documentation.
- Supervised and coached nursing staff while developing training and in-service programs to enhance staff skills.
- Ensured compliance with agency policies and regulations regarding clinical records, supporting high-quality patient care.
Pre/Postoperative RN
1 Year 2 Months- Assessed and admitted patients, initiated IV access, and administered preoperative eye drops to ensure readiness for surgery.
- Provided postoperative education and verified discharge orders were completed.
- Ordered and verified facility medications, including controlled substances, to maintain accurate inventory and compliance.
Therapeutic Apheresis RN
3 Years 4 Months- Delivered mobile therapeutic apheresis services to hospitals across metropolitan Milwaukee, enhancing patient access to care.
- Executed therapeutic apheresis and red blood cell exchange procedures while assessing patient conditions and laboratory results to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Administered venipuncture and managed peripheral and central venous access, including Vortex and Bard PowerFlow ports, to facilitate effective treatment.
Nursing Manager
2 Years- Managed daily operations of freestanding surgery center, ensuring efficient coordination of pre-op, operating room, and PACU services.
- Oversaw staffing, evaluations, hiring, and inventory management for supplies and specialty equipment, including controlled medication ordering.
- Maintained regulatory compliance, preparing facility for AAAASF survey to uphold quality standards.
Clinic RN
5 Months- Evaluated patients and educated on venous insufficiency treatment plans to enhance patient understanding and adherence.
- Assisted physicians with procedures, ensuring comprehensive follow-up and continuity of care for optimal patient outcomes.
Operating Room RN
12 Years 11 Months- Provided perioperative nursing care across surgical specialties, with emphasis on open-heart and orthopedic procedures.
- Coordinated launch of Heart Program and facilitated total-joint surgical care.
- Precepted new staff, provided training, and championed patient safety in fast-paced OR.
Operating Room RN
2 Years 4 Months- Delivered operating room nursing care focused on open-heart surgery to support successful patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient and surgical team needs, ensuring readiness of equipment and instruments to facilitate efficient procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient assessment & monitoring
Symptom management
Care coordination
Care planning
Patient education
Infusion monitoring
Peripheral IV access
Central access care
Venipuncture
EMR documentation
Electronic medical records
Epic software
Acute care nursing
Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Elite Hospice
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Infusion Nurse (Part-Time)
Prime Med Staffing
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Director of Nursing, Rehabilitation Unit
Linden Grove
09.2025 - 02.2026Read More
RN Case Manager
Harmony Cares Hospice
02.2024 - 09.2025Read More
Director of Nursing
Bright Star Care of Greater Waukesha and Lake Country
12.2022 - 07.2024Read More
Pre/Postoperative RN
Envision Surgery Center
10.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Therapeutic Apheresis RN
Versiti BloodCenter of Wisconsin
06.2018 - 10.2021Read More
Nursing Manager
Bluemound Surgery Center
04.2016 - 04.2018Read More
Clinic RN
Vena, The Varicose Vein Institute
11.2015 - 04.2016Read More
Operating Room RN
Froedtert Health
10.2002 - 09.2015Read More
Operating Room RN
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
06.2000 - 10.2002Read More
Carroll / Columbia College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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