Kara Hensley-Gianopoulos, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Medford,OR
Summary
Experienced and certified Registered Nurse from Providence Medford Medical Center, with nearly five years of MedSurg experience. Adept in clinical judgment and compassionate care with a passion for learning the most up to date and evidence-based practices via continuing education, conferences, and precepting. Skilled in medication administration and mentoring staff, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and empathetic patient interactions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Medford Medical Center
Medford, OR
10.2019 - Current
- Seamlessly collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and other healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication.
- Educated patients and families on procedures and therapeutic regimens.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avamere Rehabilitation of Clackamas
Gladstone, OR
10.2011 - 10.2020
- Reduced falls by implementing safety measures.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent turning and repositioning of patients.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR06.2021
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2019
Skills
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection Control
- Patient Care Assessment
- Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes management
Certification
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Provider BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Medford Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avamere Rehabilitation of Clackamas
10.2011 - 10.2020
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health & Science University
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Portland Community College