Karen Hennington
Albany,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse practitioner. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Proven ability 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. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Southwest Georgia Nephrology
Albany, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Traveled by car to different DCI clinics to assess patients during dialysis treatment.
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
11.2012 - Current
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to numerous high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
05.2001 - 09.2012
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Darton State College
Albany, GA06.2012
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Darton State College
Albany, GA06.2001
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Patient care standards
- Patient Assessments
- Shared governance
- Chronic disease management
- EMR/EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members
- Collaborated with team of six in the implementation of the national early warning score (NEWS) to recognize patient deterioration.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of code team and rapid assessment team
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS)
- Advanced Stroke Life Support
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Southwest Georgia Nephrology
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
11.2012 - Current
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
05.2001 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of West Georgia
Associate of Science - Nursing
Darton State College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Darton State College
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