Karen Brolley
Pedricktown,NJ
Summary
Registered Nurse with proven ability to manage high productivity and streamline task execution. Specialized in operating room workflows and leading multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care and staff efficiency. Strong communication and teamwork skills contribute to consistently positive patient outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room RN
Crozer Chester Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2025
- Delivered compassionate pre- and post-procedure care to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Served as a circulator and scrub for diverse surgical specialties: general surgery, urology, peripheral vascular, burns, gynecology, podiatry, orthopedics, robotics, trauma, gastrointestinal, ENT, neurosurgery, oral maxillofacial, transplant, and the gift of life.
- Managed instrumentation and ensured equipment functionality throughout surgical procedures.
- Functioned as charge nurse to organizing shift schedules, supplies, room assignments, surgical instrumentation, case-specific equipment, and room set-ups.
- Collaborated with all members of the team: surgeons, anesthesia staff, OR staff, radiology, physician assistants, sterile processing, vendors, respiratory, bedflow, and transport to support add-on, trauma, and emergency cases.
- Created annual holiday schedules and six-week schedules for 24-hour working and call staffing in API software for multiple departments, with staffing of 3 to 114 employees.
- Oriented new nurses on operational procedures, safety protocols, care standards, proper techniques, and AORN standards.
Telementry/Medical Surg RN
Crozer Chester Medical Center
03.2000 - 01.2017
- Functioned effectively as a full-time float nurse on every unit in the hospital.
- Requirements included the adaptability to accept reassignments every 4 -12 hours.
- Provided direct nursing care including physical assessments, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, wound care, phlebotomy, and documentation.
Oncology Telementry RN
Crozer Chester Medical Center
11.1997 - 02.2000
- Delivered inpatient chemotherapy while facilitating palliative care to elevate patient comfort.
- Provided direct nursing care, including physical assessments, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, wound care, phlebotomy, and documentation.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
Trauma/Orthopedic Medical Surg RN
Crozer Chester Medical Center
06.1993 - 11.1997
- Specialized in providing treatment for trauma patients and all orthopedic inpatients.
- Provided direct nursing care, including physical assessments, medication administration, wound care, phlebotomy, and documentation.
Neureosurgical Medical Surg RN
Crozer Chester Medical Center
07.1991 - 05.1993
- Managed treatment of pre- and post-neurosurgical inpatients.
- Provided direct nursing care, including physical assessments, medication administration, wound care, phlebotomy, and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE06-1994
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA06-1991
Skills
- Operating room management
- Surgical instrumentation
- Emergency response
- Patient monitoring
- Staff training and development
- Time management strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking abilities
- Staff scheduling
- Quality improvement initiatives
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of New Jersey, #26NR27281900
Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, #RN315244L
Registered Nurse, State of Delaware, #L1-0021975
Perioperative Nursing Certificate of Competency
Committees/Affiliations
- Professional Development & Staffing Committee
- Quality Assurance Procedure Committee
- Operating Room Informatics Team
- Preceptor Staffing Member
- Superuser: Pyxis, E-Care, Cerner, API, CPR
Timeline
Operating Room RN
Crozer Chester Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2025
Telementry/Medical Surg RN
Crozer Chester Medical Center
03.2000 - 01.2017
Oncology Telementry RN
Crozer Chester Medical Center
11.1997 - 02.2000
Trauma/Orthopedic Medical Surg RN
Crozer Chester Medical Center
06.1993 - 11.1997
Neureosurgical Medical Surg RN
Crozer Chester Medical Center
07.1991 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
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