Karen Crosby
Wright City,OK
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority
07.2022 - Current
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems.
Occupational Health Nurse
WorkSTEPS
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatrics
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Handled medication administration and wound care.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Charge Nurse
Broken Bow Health And Rehab
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Kiamichi Technology Center - Idabel
Idabel, OK06.2020
No Degree - General Education
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OKNo Degree - Athletic Training
Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OKHigh School Diploma -
Wright City High School
Wright City, OK05.2016
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- EMR Systems
- Patient Triaging
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Patient Engagement
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority
07.2022 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
WorkSTEPS
02.2021 - 03.2022
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatrics
10.2020 - 01.2021
Charge Nurse
Broken Bow Health And Rehab
06.2020 - 10.2020
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Kiamichi Technology Center - Idabel
No Degree - General Education
Eastern Oklahoma State College
No Degree - Athletic Training
Carl Albert State College
High School Diploma -
Wright City High School
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