Karen Brandt
Red Lion,PA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 14.5 years experience in clinical and home settings providing all aspects of nursing care to diverse populations. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Experience in teaching both in classroom and clinical as well as new employee oritentation and continuing education. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
OSS Health
York, PA
12.2017 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Precepting new employees and assisting in developing training opportunities/ education to current staff.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Supervisor
UPMC Pinnacle Memorial Hospital
York, PA
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Responsible for all aspects of hospital operations on off-shifts including staffing, emergency management, patient and family intervention/ liaison, and IV insertion.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Memorial Hospital
York, PA
12.2007 - 06.2018
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care and overall patient education.
- As Charge Nurse demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Delegated staff nurse duties including patient nurse assignment for current and oncoming shifts.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Served as chair of Unit Council and Peer Review Committee
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
PA College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Clinical Instructor on medical/ surgical units for ASN students in state accredited RN program.
- Responsible for accurately and safely guiding students through the med/surg environment by melding theory, safety, and best practice to fit their educational needs.
- Providing a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn in a positive and productive fashion.
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hospital
York, PA
04.2005 - 12.2007
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming.
- Accurately assessed and documented vitals signs, intake and output levels, and daily cares.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
Daycare Owner
Self-employed
Red Lion, PA
05.1997 - 08.2005
- Responsible for all aspects of a home daycare including preschool curriculum and activities and latchkey for multiple children ages 0-12.
Preschool Teacher (but not Special Education)
Small Steps Daycare
S. Queen St. York, PA
03.1994 - 12.1995
Responsible for designing and implementing an all day preschool curriculum for 4-5 year old children.
Education
Music Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of PA
York, PA2007
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- High level of autonomy
- Problem resolution capability
- Strong patient advocate
- Patient/family focused
- Patient Education
- Patient evaluation/intervention
Certification
CMSRN
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
OSS Health
12.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Clinical Supervisor
UPMC Pinnacle Memorial Hospital
08.2014 - 06.2018
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
PA College of Health Sciences
08.2014 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse (RN)
Memorial Hospital
12.2007 - 06.2018
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hospital
04.2005 - 12.2007
Daycare Owner
Self-employed
05.1997 - 08.2005
Preschool Teacher (but not Special Education)
Small Steps Daycare
03.1994 - 12.1995
Music Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of PA
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