KAREN ADAMS
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Resolute and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over 1 year of experience providing comprehensive care to adult patients in a high-volume medical-surgical unit within a large urban teaching hospital. Skilled in delivering patient-centered care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote positive clinical outcomes, patient safety, and quality improvement. Known for strong clinical judgment, empathetic communication, and the ability to build trusting relationships with diverse patients and families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
Brooklyn, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for 6-8 adult medical-surgical patients per shift with diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitor patient status through physical assessments, vital signs, cardiac monitoring, and find and respond to changes in condition.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and treatments following physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Serve as a preceptor for nursing students and new hires, sharing knowledge and expertise while fostering an environment conducive to learning.
- Educate patients and families about disease processes, medications, discharge planning, and self-care.
- Maintain correct documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Implement infection prevention measures and adhere to hospital safety standards.
- Respond to medical emergencies and take part in Rapid Responses as needed.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Increase patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care in a timely manner.
- Provide compassionate care for patients, addressing both physical and emotional needs during their hospital stay.
- Manage complex wound care tasks, promoting healing while minimizing the risk of complications or infection.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY05-2024
Certification of Completion - Practical Nursing
Vocational Education and Extension Board (VEEB)
Uniondale, NY08-2003
Skills
- Proficient in navigating EMR - Epic
- 20 years of Licensed Practical Nursing
- Senior skilled nursing /rehab Experience
- Pediatric Nursing
- Diabetes Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Adult and pediatric allergy/immunology
- Patient Assessment & Care Planning
- IV Therapy & Medication Administration
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association, 2025
- Registered Nursing, New York, 943746
- Practical Nursing, New York 273992
- Certified Nurse Preceptor
Timeline
Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
08.2024 - Current
Certification of Completion - Practical Nursing
Vocational Education and Extension Board (VEEB)
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing