Karen Davis, RN
Saint Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional specializing in hospice and palliative care, with a strong background in case management. Demonstrated success in leading interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and tailored care plans. Proficient in medication administration and patient assessment, committed to delivering compassionate support during end-of-life transitions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After Hours Hospice Nurse
Elara Caring Hospice
Clinton Township, Michigan
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Delivered exceptional nursing care to hospice patients after normal business hours, encompassing patient admissions alongside assessment and care planning.
- Delivered skilled nursing care to hospice patients across diverse environments including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and patient homes.
- Conveyed critical findings or changes to clinical supervisors and physicians on staff, fostering collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal care coordination and case management.
- Facilitated patient and family education and counseling for comprehensive support from initiation to conclusion of hospice services
- Identified and acted on changes in the patient’s condition status.
- Facilitated medical care, reassurance, and resources for patients and their families at each visit.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
Clinical Care Coordinator
West Hickory Haven Skilled Nursing Facility
Milford, MI
09.2010 - 04.2022
- Held various positions as Interim Director of Nursing, Clinical Care Coordinator, Staff Educator, and Nurse Supervisor.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Supported staff training on clinical procedures and best practices in care coordination.
- Organized, coordinated and monitored patient care services to ensure efficiency and quality.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Drove attainment of optimal outcomes through case management focused on appropriate treatment, clinical quality assurance, and service utilization.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss clinical updates, challenges, and strategies for improvement.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on protocols and best practices.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions.
Clinical Nurse
Beaumont Hospital Grosse Pointe
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Provides high quality patient care for COVID19 patients and medical surgical patients that mostly have conditions relating to the GI tract such as small and large bowel resections, bariatric surgeries, and abdominal pain.
- Provides leadership and delegates appropriately to staff.
- Duties include effective time management, prioritizing of tasks, and demonstrating nursing knowledge.
- Competently uses sound nursing judgement and performs nursing procedures such as foley insertion, IV insertion, wound care, and all medication administration.
- Effectively communicate with everyone that is part of the patient care team as well as with the patient and their family.
Care Transition to Home Nurse Coordinator
Arrow Strategies
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield in their Care Transition to Home department.
- Provided case management over the phone and computer.
- Skills included calling the insured prior to hospitalization, during hospitalization and post hospitalization.
- Provided education regarding prevention and treatment of illness, injuries and disease.
- Worked with insured on obtaining physicians, transportation, assistive devices, and home care.
- Assisted insured to have the most successful outcome from their hospitalization and help them prevent any future hospitalizations.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2013
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA05.2009
Skills
- Supervision and delegation of staff
- Effective communication
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Phlebotomy
- Catheter insertion and removal
- Infection control training
- Patient safety
- Palliative care
- Case management
- Team coordination
- Time management
- Patient assessment
- Pain management
- Electronic health records
- Care planning
- End-of-life care
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, 4/2025
- Registered Nurse License, State of Michigan #4704276649, expires 3/2026
- Registered Nurse License, State of Florida #9584480, expires 4/2027
Timeline
After Hours Hospice Nurse
Elara Caring Hospice
05.2022 - 08.2025
Clinical Nurse
Beaumont Hospital Grosse Pointe
10.2020 - 03.2021
Care Transition to Home Nurse Coordinator
Arrow Strategies
03.2016 - 09.2016
Clinical Care Coordinator
West Hickory Haven Skilled Nursing Facility
09.2010 - 04.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
The University of Texas At Arlington
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Gordon State College
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