Karen Coughlan
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Experienced Nurse Educator with extensive experience, specializing in clinical training and program evaluation. Looking for a Registered Nurse position, as I recently relocated to St. Petersburg. Demonstrated success in enhancing staff development and patient education in high-pressure environments. Expertise in emergency care and healthcare compliance, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Educator
Hackettstown Medical Center
Hackettstown, NJ
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Functioned as an expert clinical nurse resource assisting team members, physicians and patients.
- Led by example as a clinical team member.
- Acting as a role model by demonstrating current trends and providing professional development opportunities for team members.
- Independently developing, implementing, and evaluating staff development to meet the needs of team members.
- Functioning in the role of the clinical nurse specialist to nursing staff.
- Facilitating patient teaching and support programs utilizing the nursing process.
Emergency Department RN
Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
02.2013 - 08.2021
- Assess and triage patients quickly to determine the severity of their condition.
- Analyze complex medical situations and make rapid decisions to initiate appropriate interventions.
- Prioritize patient care based on the urgency and severity of conditions.
- Advocate for patients’ needs and preferences during their stay in the emergency department.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing emotional support and education.
Med/Surg/Tele RN
Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
07.2006 - 02.2013
- Admitting and assessing patients.
- Administering medications and treatments.
- Monitoring vital signs and symptoms.
- Coordinating care with Physicians and Specialists.
- Charting patient progress.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
01.2016
Associate in Applied Science - RN
County College of Morris
Skills
- Patient education
- Clinical training
- Program evaluation
- Staff development
- Emergency care
- Healthcare compliance
Certification
- AHA BLS
- AHA ACLS
- AHA PALS
- TNCC
- CEN
- NIHSS
Timeline
Nurse Educator
Hackettstown Medical Center
08.2021 - 09.2024
Emergency Department RN
Overlook Medical Center
02.2013 - 08.2021
Med/Surg/Tele RN
Overlook Medical Center
07.2006 - 02.2013
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate in Applied Science - RN
County College of Morris
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