Karen Davison
Jackson,MI
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience caring for patients within the Emergency Department setting. Delivers comprehensive patient care and delegates tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Adheres to proper policies and procedures with proper documentation of care. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Jackson- Emergency Department
Jackson , MI
2013.01 - Current
- Conducted initial assessment and triage of patients.
- Communication and collaboration with patient, family, and other members of the care team regarding patient care.
- Administration of ordered medications and treatments with continued monitoring for reactions or side effects.
- Prioritize and facilitate care and transport of patients for required tests, procedures, and imaging.
- Provide ongoing monitoring of patients' health status by regularly assessing vital signs, reevaluating treatment progress, and promptly reporting any significant medical changes to the the physician.
- Provided patient education during hospital stay and upon discharge.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Proper IV insertion and maintenance on patients of varying ages.
- Timely transport, treatment, and discharge when necessary to provide efficient throughput in department.
- Filled in as charge nurse and clinical unit leader on an as-needed basis.
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan-Central Staffing Resource-Adult Emergency Services
Ann Arbor , MI
2019.08 - 2021.09
- Provided patient care in adult emergency services.
- Ensured clear and regular communication between treatment team members and patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and care.
- Prioritize and facilitate care and transport of patients for required tests, procedures, and imaging.
- Administered medications and performed necessary nursing procedures.
- Provided necessary patient education and teaching.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
LPN
Jackson County Medical Care Facility
Jackson , MI
2008.07 - 2013.01
- Maintained clear lines of communication with family members as well as physicians, ensuring seamless coordination in resident care.
- Administered scheduled medications to residents and maintained accurate medication administration records.
- Provided appropriate wound treatments.
- Transcribed physician orders to the MAR.
- Monitored residents and notified physician of clinical changes when needed.
- Completed necessary assessments and nursing documents, including accurate charting for admissions.
Laboratory Assistant
Allegiance Health Laboratory
Jackson , MI
2007.01 - 2008.07
- Performed venipuncture for inpatients and outpatients in the hospital setting.
- Obtained and prepared specimens for testing.
- Entered ordered tests into the computer system.
- Conducted quality control checks on products to ensure accuracy of results.
Phlebotomist
Garcia Clinical Laboratory
Jackson , MI
2005.05 - 2007.01
- Performed venipuncture on residents in several long term care facilities and on outpatients of varying ages in the lab.
- Collected specimens for drug screening.
- Faxed lab results to physicians and long term care facilities.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Followed infection control and sharps disposal procedures.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Jackson Community College
Jackson, MI2012-12
LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Jackson Community College
Jackson, MI2008-05
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Patient Management
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Chart updating
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Electronic Health Records Management
- ADL Assistance
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infectious disease control
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Physical assessments
- SBAR communication
- Ventilator care
- Medication Administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient Discharge
Licensing And Certifications
- Registered Nurse license in the State of Michigan
- ACLS
- BLS
- ENPC
- TNCC
- PALS
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan-Central Staffing Resource-Adult Emergency Services
2019.08 - 2021.09
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Jackson- Emergency Department
2013.01 - Current
LPN
Jackson County Medical Care Facility
2008.07 - 2013.01
Laboratory Assistant
Allegiance Health Laboratory
2007.01 - 2008.07
Phlebotomist
Garcia Clinical Laboratory
2005.05 - 2007.01
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Jackson Community College
LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Jackson Community College
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