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Karen Carey

Saratoga Springs,NY

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. I have over 40 years experience in nursing practice and have worked in a wide variety of specialties. Ob-Gyn, Perioperative pre and post recovery nursing as well as a Nurse Coordinator of a Ambulatory Surgical Unit at the Hospital for Special Surgery as a CN111

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
New York, NY
04.2004 - Current
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
  • Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
  • Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

RN

Overlook Hospital
Summit, NJ
05.1997 - 02.2004
  • Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.

Provide direct patient care in a pre-post operative setting. Adminstration of medication, IV and other modalities necessary for optimum patient care

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of New York Excelsior College
Albany, NY
01-1984

Skills

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Community health
  • Basic Life Support and ACLS certifications

Certification

  • CAPA - ASPAN certification 2000-2018
  • ONC certification 2004-2022
  • PALS. current
  • ACLS current

Timeline

RN

Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
04.2004 - Current

RN

Overlook Hospital
05.1997 - 02.2004

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of New York Excelsior College
Karen Carey