Hi, I’m
Karen Fredricks
Grand Haven,MI
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at DaVita, showcasing exceptional clinical judgment and patient education. Excelled in delivering comprehensive care, enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring new staff, adept in electronic medical records and infection control practices. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes and care standards.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
DaVita
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
02.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Registered Nurse
06.2001 - 11.2011
Job overview
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Muskegon Community College Muskegon, MI
Associate Degree In Nursing
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preceptor
- Infection control measures
- Physical assessments
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Nursing care planning
- Lab result interpretation
- Hemodialysis expertise
- Erythropoietin administration
- Healthcare policy adherence
- Infection-control practices
- Electronic medical records proficiency
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic Life Support
- Reliability
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Documentation
- Clinical Coordinator
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Patient management
- Patient evaluation
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Chart updating
- Procedure preparations
- Data collection
- Evaluations
Timeline
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
02.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse
North Ottawa Community Hospital
06.2001 - 11.2011
Muskegon Community College
Associate Degree In Nursing
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