Karen Higdon
McKinney
Summary
Personable and highly adaptable professional with compassionate nature and strong leadership skills. Possesses in-depth understanding of patient care protocols and healthcare regulations, combined with proficiency in staff management and resource allocation. Capable of fostering collaborative environment to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing House Supervisor
Methodist McKinney Hospital
02.2010 - Current
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Exemplified strong leadership skills by serving as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance and support throughout their onboarding process.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Medical Center of McKinney
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Charlton Methodist Hospital
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dekalb Community College
Decatur, GA05-1998
Skills
- Nursing assessment
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PAlS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification(ATLS)
Timeline
Nursing House Supervisor
Methodist McKinney Hospital
02.2010 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Charlton Methodist Hospital
01.2009 - 04.2010
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Medical Center of McKinney
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PAlS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification(ATLS)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dekalb Community College
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