KAREN ADAMS
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) with 20+ years of Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) experience in providing care for patients within various healthcare settings and a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
NYU Langone Health
12.2016 - 03.2023
- Responsible for assisting physicians with 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 cleanliness of room
- Assure clients stay for required observation time post immunotherapy injection(s)
- Responsible for preparation and billing of allergy serum vials as per physician prescriptions
- Respond appropriately to clients during allergic reactions and inform 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 STI.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN
Advantage Care Physicians
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Administer medications/vaccines via all routes per MD order
- Perform in-house diagnostic testing per MD order
- Initiate medication prior authorizations and refills for approximately 30 clients daily
- Responsible for maintaining and ordering vaccines and medications needed for appropriate client care
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LPN
Onward Healthcare
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Responsible for reception and assessment of approximately 40-50 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 STIs as per MD order
- Facilitate medication requests and prior authorization for approval of medication
- Facilitate collaboration with client, family member, and healthcare provider to initiate/continue effective plan of care
- Perform venipuncture, and handle specimens i.e., urine, stool, and cultures to be sent to labs
- Perform pre-operative screening including ECGs ordered
- Set up and assist with gynecological procedures including pap smears, colposcopy, and IUD implantation.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing -
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY05.2024
Certification of completion in Practical Nursing -
Vocational Education and Extension Board (VEEB)
Uniondale, NY08.2003
Skills
- Proficient in navigating EMR - Epic
- 7 years of senior skilled nursing /rehab experience
- 2 years of hospice care nursing
- Pediatric Nursing including experience working with pediatric disabled population
- Diabetes Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Counting Narcotics
- Immunization Administration
- Adult and pediatric allergy/immunology
- Medical Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home healthcare
- Breathing Treatments
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association, 2025
- Registered Nursing, New York, 943746
- Practical Nursing, New York, 273992
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
- 1st Place participant winner in the 1st Annual Scientific Poster Presentation at Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Timeline
LPN
NYU Langone Health
12.2016 - 03.2023
LPN
Advantage Care Physicians
06.2013 - 12.2016
LPN
Onward Healthcare
03.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing -
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Certification of completion in Practical Nursing -
Vocational Education and Extension Board (VEEB)
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