Karen Albright
Summary
Experienced ER Nurse with 33 years in emergency medicine and 1.5 years in behavioral health. Proactive and organized, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. Team player adept at navigating challenging environments, including psychiatric wards, while effectively engaging with diverse patient populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Behavioral Health Nurse
Lower Keys Medical Center
Key West
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications while evaluating side effects and effectiveness, providing critical insights for treatment adjustments.
- Monitored patients for behavioral changes and documented findings in charting systems.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors, and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Utilized best practice techniques to de-escalate situations and foster patient calmness, collaborating with assistants and guards.
- Performed standard nursing duties such as drawing blood and physical well check examinations.
ER RN
HOUSTON HEALTHCARE-PERRY
Perry
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Ensured compliance with infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques to maintain patient safety during care delivery.
- Prepared equipment and supplies for diagnostic and treatment procedures, facilitating efficient physician support.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
ER RN
ADVENTHEALTH PALM COAST
11.2010 - 04.2020
- Evaluated patient needs to prioritize care in emergency situations
- Oversaw nursing staff during shifts to ensure quality patient care
- Coordinated patient movement through healthcare facilities to optimize flow and reduce wait times
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA 09.1988 - 06.1990
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Crisis de-escalation
- Mental health monitoring
- Care plan development
- Care transition planning
- Triage procedures
- Safety protocols
- Clinical documentation
- IV insertion
- Quality improvement
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Stress management
- Crisis management strategies
- IV insertion
- Care transition planning
Accomplishments
Make a Difference, AdventHealthcare Palm Coast, 05/01/18
Timeline
Behavioral Health Nurse
Lower Keys Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
ER RN
HOUSTON HEALTHCARE-PERRY
11.2020 - 04.2024
ER RN
ADVENTHEALTH PALM COAST
11.2010 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Middle Georgia State University
09.1988 - 06.1990