Karen Blevins
Moore,OK
Summary
Competent and caring Nurse offering 9+ years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in varies hospital environments. Performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
Weatherford, OK
12.2023 - Current
- Developed nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians to ensure appropriate treatment for patients.
- Assessed and evaluated patient health status by performing physical examinations, reviewing medical histories and administering diagnostic tests.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing patient response over time; adjusted treatments based on findings from evaluation process.
- Supported staff members from other departments who were assigned tasks within the ER setting.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Integris Hospital (Emerus)
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2023 - Current
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Registered Nurse-Emergency Medicine Travel
Tribal health, Okemah Creek Nation
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Direct care at a critical access emergency facility
- Assisting the emergency physician in bedside procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments and fast track discharges.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Precepting new employees
REGISTERED NURSE- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
OKLAHOMA HEART HOSPITAL
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Charge nurse duties as well as direct patient care, management of care of acutely ill patients the with focus in cardiovascular and pulmonological diseases.
- Utilizing critical thinking and time management in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
- Acting as an advocate for patients, assisting in referrals for follow up care.
- Educating patients on disease processes and inventions to control symptoms
- Other duties included but were not limited to collaborating with house resources and out-laying facilities for bed placement and transfer from the Emergency department.
- Precepting and mentoring new employees
Registered Nurse-Emergency Medicine
Norman regional health
12.2015 - 11.2019
- Charge nurse duties as well as direct patient care, managing care of acute and chronic medical conditions
- Utilizing critical thinking, time management, and organization skills in a fast-paced environment
- Advocate for patients, liaison between providers and patients
- Educating patients on self-care and disease management.
- A member of Team Excellence, where a handful of nurses collaborate with leadership on new policies. As well as being a contributor for the new Norman Way handbook.
Occupational Nursing Tech GS 7
Department of Defense Tinker Air-force base
Oklahoma city, Tinker AFB
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Employment physicals, preforming site visits to evaluate safety issues, pre-deployment physicals
- Tracking chemical exposures and reporting accidents in the workplace
- Additional duties were direct patient care, obtaining lab specimens, pulmonary function testing, and hearing screenings.
NURSE TECH III, OB/GYN AND PEDIATRICS
STERLING, LUKE HEALTH CONTRACTORS TAFB
Tinker AFB, OK
05.2007 - 09.2012
- Direct patient care with all ages
- Referral/authorizations to off base resources
- Liaison between provider and patient. As well as assisting in-office procedures with provider.
- Asthma educator for 72-MDG families.
- Infection control monitor, education, and tracking for pediatrics/for OB GYN clinics
- Mentor for new employees and airmen.
Education
Associates Nursing, RN -
Breckenridge (ITT, OKC)
11.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Skills
- EMR KNOWLEDGE (EPIC,CERNER,MEDITECH,ALTHA)
- UNIT ADMINISTRATION
- MENTORING AND PRECEPTING NEW EMPLOYEES
- DIPLOMACY IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS
- COORDINATING STAFFING SCHEDULES AS NEEDED
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
- ESI
Affiliations
- Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity
- Member of Team Excellence committee at Norman Regional Health.
Timeline
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
12.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Integris Hospital (Emerus)
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse-Emergency Medicine Travel
Tribal health, Okemah Creek Nation
08.2022 - 09.2023
REGISTERED NURSE- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
OKLAHOMA HEART HOSPITAL
03.2018 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse-Emergency Medicine
Norman regional health
12.2015 - 11.2019
Occupational Nursing Tech GS 7
Department of Defense Tinker Air-force base
09.2012 - 09.2013
NURSE TECH III, OB/GYN AND PEDIATRICS
STERLING, LUKE HEALTH CONTRACTORS TAFB
05.2007 - 09.2012
Associates Nursing, RN -
Breckenridge (ITT, OKC)
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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