Kara Jensen
Ogden,UT
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Resident Care Coordinator
Fairfield Village of Layton
Layton, UT
06.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans and interventions for residents.
- Assessed potential residents prior to admission to determine if they were appropriate for AL and to determine the care they when need when moving in. Coordinated admissions with marketing team, medical providers, families, administration, and floor staff.
- Developed and maintained individualized care and treatment plans for residents and assisted the care team with following the care plans.
- Collaborated with outside healthcare professionals (home health, hospice team, physicians, NP's, social workers, etc.) to provice the care need to meet resident needs.
- Met routinely with resident's and their family members to address health concerns, care related needs, and changes in condition.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Fairfield Village of Layton
Layton, UT
11.2010 - 06.2017
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored health status and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.ompleted daily assessment of patients under my care, documented assessments , and communicated any concerns to the physician.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and interventions.
- Assisted in developing discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care to home or alternate facility setting.
- Coordinated communication between therapy staff, family members and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care plan.
- Performed wound care management including, dressing changes and application of topical agents.
Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Crestwood Care Center
Ogden, UT
01.2005 - 10.2010
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of team.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Education
CPR Certification
American Red Cross
Ogden, UT04-2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05-2006
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Resident Care Coordinator
Fairfield Village of Layton
06.2017 - Current
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Fairfield Village of Layton
11.2010 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Crestwood Care Center
01.2005 - 10.2010
CPR Certification
American Red Cross
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Weber State University