Karen Blystone
ARMS Staffing
Penn Run,PA
1
Language
23
years of professional experience
I was blessed to have been a Registered Nurse for 30 years but was able to retire and spend time with my family. I am currently looking for a position that I can do mostly from my home. I enjoy helping others and learning new things. I have excellent skills and can streamline processes to enhance any position. I have many skills as a Registered Nurse that will overlap into any position and have critical thinking experience.
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
1 Year 6 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting treatments as necessary to optimize recovery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting treatments to optimize recovery.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment processes and outcomes.
- Delivered patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and promoting adherence to clinical standards and guidelines.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient record management systems.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for enhancement in patient care delivery and operational workflows.
Registered Nurse
22 Years 3 Months- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote wellness and prevent complications.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing training on protocols and best practices to improve team efficiency.
- Trained in Critical Care
- Worked as a Float RN in Endoscopy, ICU, ER, Telemetry, Pediatrics, Medical surgery, Behavioral Health and rehab.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and streamlined workflow processes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and appropriate care delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate treatment plans, optimizing patient care and resource utilization.
Education
High School Diploma
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Skills
Direct patient care
Medication administration
Patient assessments
Neurovascular assessment
Advanced pediatric care
Advanced cardiac care
Basic life support
Communication
Chronic wound management
Regulatory compliance
Joint commission compliance
Critical thinking
Care coordination
Patient examinations
Aging patient care
Pediatric nursing
Behavioral health support
Endocrine disorder care
Critical care management
Musculoskeletal care
Regulatory standards adherence
Stroke certification
Child health management
ACLS
BLS CURRENT
CPR/AED
Family education
Patient and family advocacy
Clinical documentation
Excellent communication skills.
Care coordination
Needs assessment
Recovery room care
Patient assessments
Languages
English
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
ARMS Staffing
11.2021 - 05.2023Read More
Registered Nurse
Indiana Regional Medical Center
06.2000 - 09.2022Read More
Indiana High School
High School Diploma
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Westmoreland Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing Practice
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