Karen Granoff
Plymouth Meeting,PA
Summary
. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse GAU Unit
Horsham Clinic
722 East Butler Pike Ambler Pa
08.2011 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.1991
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Critical Thinking
- Discharge Planning
- Active Listening
- Issue Resolution
- Monitor Vital Signs
- First Aid
- Charting and Documenting
- Patient Care Management
- Patient Management
- Medication Distribution
- Documenting Observations
- Time Management
- Medication Administration
- Calm and Composed
- Compassionate and Patient
- Health Education
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Work Assignments
- Psychology
- Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Patient Admitting
Timeline
Charge Nurse GAU Unit
Horsham Clinic
08.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University