Karen Elliott
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in compassionate patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Valley Hospital
06.2014 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs to ensure the safe delivery of a newborn.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Supported women throughout their labor process from induction through their immediate postpartum period.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses during their orientation to ensure that they provided safe care as well as fostering professional growth.
- Provided support for patients and their families during situations of perinatal loss by providing them with resources for a safe environment for grieving and bereavement support in the postpartum period.
- Serve as a relief charge nurse to manage and maintain the safety of the unit in the absence of the clinical shift supervisor.
Registered Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Conducted thorough neurologic assessments to stroke and seizure patients to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Medical Secretary
The Pediatric Center For Heart Disease At HUMC
02.1997 - 09.2011
- Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel.
- Managed front desk operations efficiently while greeting patients warmly and addressing their concerns professionally.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized office environment to promote a positive atmosphere for both staff and patients.
- Ensured timely delivery of office evaluation notes to referring providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05.2011
Diploma - Medical Assisting And Sonography
The HoHoKus School of Business And Medical Science
Ramsey, NJ07.1995
Skills
- Fetal Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Patient education
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Precepting
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- RNC-OB Certification
- C-EFM Certification
- NRP
Accomplishments
Awarded The Daisy Award for providing excellent care to a patient and their family.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Valley Hospital
06.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
09.2011 - 06.2014
Medical Secretary
The Pediatric Center For Heart Disease At HUMC
02.1997 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Diploma - Medical Assisting And Sonography
The HoHoKus School of Business And Medical Science
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