KAREN BENTFIELD
Floyds Knobs,KY
Summary
Experienced in managing cardiovascular services with a passion for continually expanding knowledge in the field. Unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional patient care and achieving optimal outcomes. Strong foundation in cardiovascular nursing, poised to contribute expertise and make a meaningful impact.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Baptist Health Floyd
08.2017 - Current
- Oversaw implementation of new electrophysiology procedures - pulsed-field ablation and concomitant pulsed-field ablation with left atrial appendage closure.
- Oversaw preparations for new structural heart procedure - transcatheter tricuspid valve repair.
- Managed cath lab business operations including bulk purchases, purchase agreements, service contracts, and capital expenditures.
- Developed an interdisciplinary Cardiac Surgery Panel.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Oversaw the design of a new-construction 32-bed acuity adaptive cardiovascular unit.
- Reduced first-year overall turnover from 80% to 32% and first year RN turnover to 4.1%.
- Increased staff Engagement Index from 54 to 85.
- Led a hospital-wide patient experience improvement team, implementing an evidence-based "commit-to-sit" initiative and a patient experience care bundle.
Charge Nurse / RN
Baptist Health Floyd
08.2006 - 08.2017
- Critical Response Committee chair
- Clinical Ladder IV
- Supervised and directed nursing staff for 32 Cardiac and Medical ICU beds
- Prepared and presented educational content (unit and hospital-wide)
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Capella University
01-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indiana University
01.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Ivy Tech Community College
07.2006
Skills
- Health Care Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis and Strategic Planning
- Training, Mentoring, and Coaching
- Performance Improvement
- Physician Relationships
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Community Leadership
2022-present - Vice President Riverside Aquatic Club Board of Directors
2016-2021 - Greater Louisville Chapter AACN Board of Directors
2012-2018 - President Floyd Memorial Foundation ASSIST Board
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Baptist Health Floyd
08.2017 - Current
Charge Nurse / RN
Baptist Health Floyd
08.2006 - 08.2017
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Capella University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indiana University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Ivy Tech Community College
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