Karen Hildebrand
Merrillville,IN
Summary
Dedicated and experienced RN Case Manager with a strong background in nursing, including experience as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator seeks position as an RN Care Coordinator. Proficient in EMR systems and Microsoft Office.
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
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Registered Nurse license
Work History
Registered Nurse
Traditions Health
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN Case Manager
Heart to Heart Hospice
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse/Nurse Educator
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2007 - 05.2018
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
- Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within Renal Replacement Therapies to serve as informational resource to students.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing Hemodialysis and Peritoneal dialytic techniques.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments
Clinical Nurse - Emergency Room
St. Margaret Mercy Medical Center
03.2006 - 12.2007
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
Clinical Nurse - ICU
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
02.2007 - 08.2007
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
Supplemental Instructor
Purdue University
01.2006 - 03.2006
- Led discussions and activities centered around course content.
- Attended and led supplemental sessions.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of school policies and program requirements.
- Arranged tutoring appointments to improve student performance, facilitate learning, and help students earn higher grades.
- Assist students with reviewing course material and improving comprehension.
Paramedic/ Mobile ICU technician
Community EMS, Superior Ambulance Service, Trace Ambulance
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Education
A.S. Nursing -
Purdue University
Hammond, IN05.2005
Certificate Paramedic Technology -
Schoolcraft College
Garden City, MI01.1994
Certificate Emergency Medical Technician - undefined
Superior Medical Education
Sterling Heights, MI01.1991
Skills
- EMR systems
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- Office Products
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Lab result interpretation
- Care Planning
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- BLS certification, AHA, 2023
- Registered Nurse, Indiana, 2006
- Paramedic Certification, 1994
- Emergency Medical Technician Certification, 1992
References
References are available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Traditions Health
04.2024 - 06.2024
RN Case Manager
Heart to Heart Hospice
10.2023 - 03.2024
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse/Nurse Educator
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2007 - 05.2018
Clinical Nurse - ICU
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
02.2007 - 08.2007
Clinical Nurse - Emergency Room
St. Margaret Mercy Medical Center
03.2006 - 12.2007
Supplemental Instructor
Purdue University
01.2006 - 03.2006
Paramedic/ Mobile ICU technician
Community EMS, Superior Ambulance Service, Trace Ambulance
01.1994 - 01.1997
Certificate Emergency Medical Technician - undefined
Superior Medical Education
A.S. Nursing -
Purdue University
Certificate Paramedic Technology -
Schoolcraft College
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