Karen Bascombe
Valley Stream,New York
Summary
Registered Nurse seeking a position to deliver compassionate and quality health care to patients through an employment opportunity in the New York area. Patient-oriented Nurse with seven years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with IMCU and Med-surg specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
- Head Nurse - Management of 50 bed medical-surgical and ventilator dependent patient unit
- Skilled initial assessment of new admissions and ongoing monitoring of patients
- Participation in multidisciplinary care rounds
- Wound care, medication administration and electronic documentation.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health LIJ Flex Staff
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Skilled initial assessment of new admissions and ongoing monitoring of ventilator dependent patients
- Participation in multidisciplinary care rounds
- Wound care, medication administration and timely electronic documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Travel/Per Diem RN
Clover Health Services
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Skilled initial assessment and ongoing management of ventilator dependent patients
- Wound care, medication administration and timely electronic documentation.
Field Nurse
Catholic Charities Home Care
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Skilled initial assessment and ongoing management of care to homebound clients
- Devise and implement care plans based on individual client assessments, analysis of outcomes and modification of care plans based on client progression
- Effective communication with clients' PCP and other members of multidisciplinary team
- Accurate and timely electronic documentation.
Registered Nurse
Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Charge Nurse supervising LPNs and CNA
- Initial assessment of new admissions
- Effective communication with the MD, other members of multidisciplinary team and family members
- Skilled wound care, medication administration and monitoring of patients with acute episodes of illness.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
12.2020
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Saint Paul's School Of Nursing
12.2014
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Healthcare Billing
- Emergency Response
- Data Collection
- Critical Care
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Vaccine Administration
- Unit Administration
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program
- CPR certified, American Heart Association
- ACLS certified, American Heart Association
Future Goals
CDE certification.
References
Reference Available Upon Request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health LIJ Flex Staff
08.2021 - 01.2024
Travel/Per Diem RN
Clover Health Services
12.2020 - 09.2023
Field Nurse
Catholic Charities Home Care
08.2018 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
11.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Saint Paul's School Of Nursing