ELIZABETH KARANU
Rocklin,CA
Summary
Highly motivated healthcare professional experienced in diverse healthcare settings. Well-versed in providing patient-centered care, developing care plans, and delivering quality patient care in accordance with physician orders. Proven track record of success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN HomeHealth case manager
Agape Home Health, Inc.
ROCKLIN, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs on Start of care.
- Performed Oasis Recertification for continued skilled nursing needs.
- Performed Oasis resumption of care after patient hospitalization.
- Performed Oasis discharge to safely discharge patients from home health and ensure safe outcomes after home health.
- Created homehealth aide careplans with continued supervision.
- Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies.
- Performed physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses.
- Referred appropriate cases for social work intervention based on department criteria.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient assessments, treatments, interventions, goals and outcomes according to agency standards using Axxess and Kinnser wellsky software.
RN-Home health Case manager
Ameriprime Home Care
Tracy, CA
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Manchester, NH
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Assisted patients with long-term physical disabilities and chronic illnesses by creating personally tailored recovery plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
St Luke’s Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
07.2011 - 11.2014
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
- Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team caring for up to 5 patients daily.
- Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Assisted physicians during complex diagnostic tests such as stress testing and echocardiograms.
- Conducted bedside shift report at beginning of shift change; communicated pertinent information about each patient’s status accurately.
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients’ progress.
Education
Pre nursing school - Associates in Nursing Pre Requisites
Oakland City University
Oakland CityRN-BSN - Nursing
WestCoast university
Anaheim08-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Louis Community College-Forest Park
St Louis, MO01-2021
Master of Science - PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07-2028
Skills
- Hardworking, dependable, honest and willing to take initiative
- Competent in filling out ICD-10 forms from assessment and care planning
- Advanced wound care competency
- Strong IV skills including blood draw, PICC line management, PICC line blood draw, IV administration of medications
- Competent in G-tube, Nephrostomy tubes,Tracheostomy care
- Chronic disease management: Monitoring, educating and adapting care for conditions like diabetes,CHF or COPD
Certification
- RN- CA-95245455
- ACLS certified
Timeline
RN HomeHealth case manager
Agape Home Health, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
RN-Home health Case manager
Ameriprime Home Care
06.2017 - 07.2021
Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
12.2014 - 07.2016
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
St Luke’s Hospital
07.2011 - 11.2014
RN-BSN - Nursing
WestCoast university
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Louis Community College-Forest Park
Pre nursing school - Associates in Nursing Pre Requisites
Oakland City University
Master of Science - PMHNP
Walden University