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Karen Barron

Buckeye

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct and indirect patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with an Acute Critical Care specialty. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Case Manager

Forthright Case Management
06.2024 - Current
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
  • Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
  • Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
  • Served as a liaison between insurance companies and healthcare providers, advocating for necessary treatments and authorizations on behalf of patients.
  • Served as a patient advocate, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their healthcare and supporting them throughout their treatment journey.

Clinical Coordinator RN

Abrazo West Campus
07.2020 - 12.2024
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Medical Assistant

NextCare
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Carrington College
04.2020

Skills

  • Direct and Indirect Patient Care
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Electronic Charting
  • Staffing/ Floor Assignments
  • Nursing Protocol
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Patient Admission
  • IV Administration
  • Nursing Staff Support
  • Case evaluation
  • Care coordination
  • Case management

Languages

Spanish
English

Timeline

Nurse Case Manager

Forthright Case Management
06.2024 - Current

Clinical Coordinator RN

Abrazo West Campus
07.2020 - 12.2024

Medical Assistant

NextCare
06.2018 - 07.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Carrington College

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