Karen Agee

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Provided compassionate care to a focused population group in a fast paced walk-in clinc for ages 2 and up through 99.
• Completed DOT exams for CDL licensing
• Completed pre-employment physical
• Completed work related care and treatment of work related injuries

• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Worked only with veterans during this time

• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients in a primary care setting.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Prescribed medications and treatments for patients and maintained accurate records.
• Educated patients on various diseases and conditions to provide health awareness information.
• Elicited elaborate medical histories by asking patients in-depth questions.
• Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results, and taking visual assessment of patients.
• Ordered appropriate tests and procedures after reviewing acute and chronic conditions.
• Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
• Provided on-site medical services at specified factories for physicals and health maintenance.

• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
• Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
• Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
• Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
• Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
• Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
• Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.

• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Coordinated delivery of essential supplies for care at home for complex patients in work related injury claims
• Communicated with Insurance Company, Medical team and Employer regarding return to work strategies, anticipated recovery time based on condition and diagnosis as well as treatment plans
• Facilitated return to work in a timely manner by communicating current diagnosis, treatment plan, and expediting an action plan to resolve current injury or condition

• Educated patients, employers and insurers on healthcare protocols and processes.
• Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, employers, and patients.
• Acted as a liaison between ancillary team, physician, injured worker and employer in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care in order to promote a timely recover and return to work.
• Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients, employers, the insured and caregivers.

Worked in multiple departments over the years at this facility

ICU- 1994 to 1999

Provided total patient care to critically ill and injured patients of age 15 and over.

Interventional Radiology 1999 to 2004

Provided pt care during procedures including starting and maintaining IV access, assessing level of consciousness while undergoing different types of sedation by assessing the patient responses physically and monitoring the vital signs during invasive procedures. Performed Treadmill Testing under the direct supervision of a Cardiologist on an outpatient basis

Cardiac Cath Lab

May 2005 - October 2008

Provided patient care during procedure: Provided conscious sedation per physician direction; Provided discharge instructions for home care to patient and care givers; Provided education on prescribed medications and discussed side effects and issues of concern that may arise and how to reach the physician's office for further direction when needed.