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Karen Gifford

Gansevoort,NY

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Supervisor

The Pines at Glens Falls
Glens Falls, NY
10.2019 - Current
  • Assess residents suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns.
  • Initiate and revise individualized care plans to best meet the resident's needs.
  • Work with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
  • Ensure the safety and operations of the building.
  • Work as staff nurse when needed.
  • Make certain staffing ratios were adequate for current and on-coming shift.

Registered Nurse Care Manager

Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Ctr.
East Greenbush, NY
04.2018 - 10.2019
  • Unit Manager for a 40 bed long-term care unit.
  • Completion of MDS 3.0, careplans and required assessments.
  • Performed initial wound assessments then weekly until healed.
  • Worked as staff nurse when needed.
  • Physical assessments.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Troy Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Troy, NY
05.2015 - 04.2018
  • Supervised the care provided by LPNs and CNAs to 80 residents on the night shift.
  • Assisted with completion of MDS 3.0 and corresponding assessments.
  • Monitored residents medical conditions and informed provider of change in conditions.
  • Made certain staffing ratios were adequate for current and on-coming shift.

Healthcare Coordinator

AIM Services, Inc.
Saratoga Springs, NY
03.2014 - 05.2015
  • Provided health maintenance for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Assessed for and monitored acute illnesses.
  • Monitored for changes in chronic illnesses.
  • Trained staff to obtain AMAP certification.
  • Followed through with provider visits and changes to plan of care.

Residential Registered Nurse

Saratoga Bridges
Saratoga Springs, NY
11.2013 - 12.2014
  • Provided health maintenance for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Assessed for and monitored acute illnesses.
  • Monitored for changes in chronic illnesses.
  • Trained staff to obtain AMAP certification.
  • Followed through with provider visits and changes to plan of care.

Staff Registered Nurse

Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, NY
03.2000 - 12.2011
  • Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
  • Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Adirondack Community College
Queensbury, NY
05.1996

Timeline

Registered Nurse Supervisor

The Pines at Glens Falls
10.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse Care Manager

Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Ctr.
04.2018 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Troy Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2015 - 04.2018

Healthcare Coordinator

AIM Services, Inc.
03.2014 - 05.2015

Residential Registered Nurse

Saratoga Bridges
11.2013 - 12.2014

Staff Registered Nurse

Glens Falls Hospital
03.2000 - 12.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Adirondack Community College

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