KAREN ADAMS
RN, BSN
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience as an LPN caring for patients within various healthcare settings dedicated to providing top-quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
NYU Langone Health
New York, NY
12.2016 - 03.2023
- Responsible for assisting physicians with the care of clients by controlling allergy shot client flow, obtaining, and documenting necessary history and vital signs, performing assigned procedures, and providing education to clients
- Maintain immunotherapy room with necessary supplies
- Ensure the cleanliness of the room
- Assure clients stay for the required observation time post immunotherapy injection(s)
- Responsible for the preparation and billing of allergy serum vials as per physician prescriptions
- Respond appropriately to clients during allergic reactions and inform the physician and other clinical staff as necessary to mitigate adverse reactions
- Responsible for following OSHA regulations
- Maintain client and clinic confidentiality
- Administration of vaccines including Covid-19 vaccines (Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson), administration of injections for adults and children for vitamin deficiency, asthma, birth control, and STIs.
LPN
Advantage Care Physicians
Richmond Hill, NY
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Administer medications/vaccines via all routes as per MD order
- Perform in-house diagnostic testing as per MD order
- Initiate medication prior authorizations and refills for clients
- Responsible for maintaining and ordering vaccines and medications needed for appropriate client care
- Obtain client vitals and document all pertinent information for the visit in the EMR for MD review.
LPN
Onward Healthcare
Bronx, NY
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Responsible for reception and assessment of clients, collection of patient information, and medical status during face-to-face or over-the-phone triage
- Administer medications/vaccines via all routes, contraceptive injections, and intramuscular treatments for STDs as per MD order
- Facilitate medication requests and prior authorization for approval of medication
- Facilitate collaboration with the client, family member, and health care provider to initiate/continue an effective plan of care
- Perform venipuncture, and handle specimens i.e., urine, stool, and cultures to be sent out to labs
- Perform pre-operative screening including EKGs as ordered
- Set up and assist with gynecological procedures such as pap smears, colposcopy, and IUD implantation.
LPN
Steinmetz Medical Associates
Alexandria, VA
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Provide a comfortable, compassionate, and caring partnership with clients guiding them through the healing and wellness process while providing integrative primary care, with consideration to both conventional and complementary therapies for both pediatric and adult clients
- Initiate intake process/triage for new and existing client visits
- Administer vaccinations, obtain/handle specimen kits, and perform venipuncture for physician-ordered blood work
- Perform procedures such as EKG and rapid HIV tests as per physician’s order
- Assist with acupuncture treatments i.e., administering electrical stimulation and moxa
- Prep exam rooms for appropriate testing i.e., pap smears, and rectal exams.
Education
Certification of completion in Practical Nursing -
Vocational Education and Extension Board (VEEB)
01.2003
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. -
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Skills
- Proficient in navigating EMR - Epic
- 7 years of senior skilled nursing /rehab experience
- 2 years of hospice care nursing
- 2 years experience working with the pediatric disabled population
- Pediatric Nursing
- Diabetes Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Counting Narcotics
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Immunization Administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association, 2025
- Practical Nursing, New York, 273992
Languages
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Timeline
LPN
NYU Langone Health
12.2016 - 03.2023
LPN
Advantage Care Physicians
06.2013 - 12.2016
LPN
Onward Healthcare
03.2011 - 03.2013
LPN
Steinmetz Medical Associates
08.2009 - 12.2010
Certification of completion in Practical Nursing -
Vocational Education and Extension Board (VEEB)
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. -
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
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