- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Reading
- Woodworking
- Music
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Above all things I enjoy helping others and spending time with those I love
Karen Brockman
Evansville,IN
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse offering 17 years of experience in direct geriatric patient care. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail Strong documentation skills with firm grasp of compliance requirements. Very dependable and committed. Seeking employment working with a team of highly motivated professionals delivering high quality care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Protestant Home
Evansville, IN
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Assisted new nursing staff to enhance professional development for optimal care.
- Obtained lab specimens, ordered test, and communicated results to Providers and oncoming nursing staff.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Communicated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate dispensing of medications. communicated any new or discontinued medications, and updated pharmacy of any discharges or room changes.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Completed routine patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Ensured unit was clean and clutter free.
- Assisted other staff when needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
Evansville, IN
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall facility hygiene standards.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development for optimal care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered test, reported results to Provider and oncoming staff.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate dispensing of medications, communicated any new or discontinued medications, any new admissions, discharges or room changes minimizing errors.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Completed routine patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assisted other staff when needed.
- Ensured unit was clean and clutter free.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cypress Grove
Newburgh, IN
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall facility hygiene standards.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development for optimal care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate dispensing of medications, communicated any new admissions, transfers, room changes or discharges,discharges minimizing errors.
- Assisted all other staff when needed. Ensured unit was clean and clutter free.
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Park
Evansville, IN
11.2013 - 08.2019
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall facility hygiene standards.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development for optimal care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered test, and reported results to Provider and oncoming nursing staff.
- Assisted all other staff when needed.
- Ensured unit was clean and clutter free.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Home
Evansville, IN
03.2010 - 05.2013
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Implemented infection control procedures effectively, contributing to a safe healthcare environment for patients and staff.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development for optimal care.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate dispensing of medications, communicated any new admissions, transfers, room changes, and discharges minimizing errors.
- Assisted all other staff when needed.
- Ensured unit was clean and clutter free.
Education
Nursing Practice
Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville, IN09.2009
Skills
- Direct Geriatric Patient Care
- Physical assessments
- Admissions and discharges
- Nursing documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Responsible and dependable
Interests
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Protestant Home
09.2023 - 10.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
12.2020 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cypress Grove
05.2019 - 08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Park
11.2013 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Home
03.2010 - 05.2013
Nursing Practice
Ivy Tech Community College