Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Volunteer Work
References
Timeline
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Karen Fogle

Patton,PA

Summary

Ambitious, career-focused job seeker excited to obtain an entry-level RN position. Ecstatic to continue this exciting career in the field of Psychiatric Nursing. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and team centered.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

UPMC-Altoona
Altoona, PA
09.2024 - Current
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

LPN

Discovery House Blair County
Duncansville, PA
10.2014 - 10.2024
  • Obtained patient blood specimens via phlebotomy procedures for newly admitted clients.
  • Administered Methadone liquid to appropriate client after patient identified self using patient #, date of birth and current dose.
  • Administered COWS assessments on clients from admission to day 14.
  • Placed orders from MD to increase or decrease dosages on patient on a PRN basis.
  • In charge of Suboxone program for 3 years.
  • Administered urine drug screens an as needed per patient.
  • Patient assessments on as needed basis

LPN

UPMC-Altoona
Altoona, PA
04.2016 - 09.2024
  • Administered PO, IM, transdermal, and subcutaneous medications, and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Answered patient questions and help identify issues and help determine how best to assist them within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Worked on unit engaging patients in 1:1 therapy.
  • Assisted with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients on and off unit.
  • Assisted in conditions on unit.
  • Team nurse/Medication Nurse
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 32 patients per day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - LPN-BSN Accelerated Program

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
08.2023

Summer Nursing Internship

UPMC-Altoona
Altoona, PA
08.2022

Nursing

Portage Learning.com
Online
11.2021

Nursing ASN

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA
05.2021

LPN

Altoona GACTC
Altoona Pa
08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Animal Bioscience

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05.1996

Skills

  • Psychotropic medication and disease knowledge and experience
  • Administering PO, IM, transdermal, IV, and subcutaneous medications
  • Head-To-Toe Assessments
  • Medication Nurse
  • Admission and discharge
  • Drug and Alcohol
  • Psychiatric patient sitter experience
  • Seclusion and Restraint
  • Phlebotomy
  • Routine and as needed observation checks on psychiatric patients on unit

Affiliations

  • Phi-Kappa-Phi National Honor Society(2023)
  • Sigma-Theta-Tau National Nursing Honor Society Zeta-Lambda Chapter Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2023)
  • Employee of the Month December 2022 UPMC-Altoona
  • 4.0 GPA Lock Haven University
  • 4.0 GPA Portage Learning
  • 4.0 GPA Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Summa Com Laude Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Certification

  • BLS certified until February 2026
  • Comprehensive Crisis Management certified through UPMC until June 2025
  • RN licensure for PA Till October 2025

Volunteer Work

  • Fogle's Dog Training and Boarding
  • cleaning crates, kennels, washing dogs from 1996-present.

References

  • Available Upon Request

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UPMC-Altoona
09.2024 - Current

LPN

UPMC-Altoona
04.2016 - 09.2024

LPN

Discovery House Blair County
10.2014 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Science - LPN-BSN Accelerated Program

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Summer Nursing Internship

UPMC-Altoona

Nursing

Portage Learning.com

Nursing ASN

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

LPN

Altoona GACTC

Bachelor of Science - Animal Bioscience

Pennsylvania State University

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