Karen Auxier
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Registered Nurse eager to seek and maintain nursing position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Summersville Healthcare Center
10.2022 - Current
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and gastroenteritis.
- Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes.
- Collected and organized data for weekly case summaries.
- Educated healthcare workers, patients and public about infectious and communicable disease transmission and prevention.
Weekend Nursing Supervisor
Summersville Healthcare Center
09.2022 - Current
- Support nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and encouraging continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Conduct routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Create customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Clinical Coordinator RN
WVU Medicine Summersville Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Practical Nursing Instructor
New River Community And Technical College
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Trained students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
Home Health Clinical Manager
Kindred Home Health
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Provided direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Completed admission assessments, discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Clinical Nurse
Plateau Medical Center/Plateau Clinic
10.2014 - 11.2017
- Supported physicians in medical diagnosis by taking vital signs, performing initial assessments and collecting samples for lab analysis.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Ordered screening tests and advised patients on preventive care treatments to promote ongoing health of patients.
- Offered triage services to patients via telephone in cases where in-person assessment is not possible.
- Coordinated surgical schedule, explained treatment plan, and provided preoperative education for surgical procedures
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Clinical Nurse
Summersville Regional Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2014
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Scheduled surgical procedures, provided preoperative education, and served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV01.2010
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Academy of Careers And Technology
Beckley, WV08.2000
Skills
- Patient Care and Physical Assessment
- Infection Control and CDC Policies
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Isolation Precautions and Disease Prevention
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Surveillance and Compliance of policies
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse WV 77937
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support , American Heart Association - September 2023
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course - September 2022
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Summersville Healthcare Center
10.2022 - Current
Weekend Nursing Supervisor
Summersville Healthcare Center
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Coordinator RN
WVU Medicine Summersville Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
Practical Nursing Instructor
New River Community And Technical College
07.2018 - 08.2022
Home Health Clinical Manager
Kindred Home Health
11.2017 - 06.2018
Clinical Nurse
Plateau Medical Center/Plateau Clinic
10.2014 - 11.2017
Clinical Nurse
Summersville Regional Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain State University
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Academy of Careers And Technology
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