Karen Brosnan
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-oriented new graduate RN/BSN with over one year of experience in direct patient care as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) on a medical-surgical floor. Thriving in high-pressure situations, recognized for compassionate care and providing unwavering support to colleagues. Drawing upon 20 years of sales and customer service background, effectively communicating and building strong client and interpersonal relationships. Excited to leverage diverse skill set to deliver exceptional care and make a valuable contribution to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Contribute to safe delivery of patient care on a busy 30-bed general medicine unit.
- Responsibilities include: obtaining vital signs and capillary glucose levels, performing bladder scans, monitoring intake and output, performing EKGs and IV removal.
- Assist with ambulation, hygiene, ADLs and comfort measures.
- Recognized by management for compassionate patient care, positive attitude and willingness to help others.
Unit Secretary, Emergency Department
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Routed inbound and internal calls and patient call lights, initiated inpatient transfers, scanned patient documents into Epic, and worked with environmental services and facilities to help maintain departmental efficiency.
Client Partner, Multimedia Advertising Sales
The Wall Street Journal / News Corp
01.2005 - 01.2019
- Responsible for up to $8MM in annual revenue for major accounts such as Alfa Romeo, Flexjet, and Starbucks.
- Led sales process from pitch to price negotiation to close.
- Executed complex campaigns across media and events, and managed multiple teams under tight deadlines.
Senior Marketing Coordinator
The Wall Street Journal / News Corp
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop impactful collateral materials that drove lead generation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Chicago, IL12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12.1991
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR and BLS certification
- Blood glucose testing
- EKG Administration
- Patient positioning
- Bladder scanning
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient ambulation and transport
- Medical equipment operation
- Wound care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - 01.2025
Unit Secretary, Emergency Department
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2023
Client Partner, Multimedia Advertising Sales
The Wall Street Journal / News Corp
01.2005 - 01.2019
Senior Marketing Coordinator
The Wall Street Journal / News Corp
01.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Texas Christian University
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