Karen Humphrey
Thornton,CO
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
Community Nurse
Bonaventure Of Thornton
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Developed plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- 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.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Clinical Nurse
Ardent Health
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Used Point and click care to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Treated patients by administering medication and performing multiple medical procedures.
- Coordinated diagnosis, exams and care for caseload of 50 patients per shift.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Clinical Nurse
Aviva At Fitzsimmons
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Coordinated diagnosis, exams and care for caseload of 25-30 patients per shift.
- Assessed and assisted in diagnosis of patients in Skilled Rehabilitation facility.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Care
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Denver Health
12.2010 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
- Used Epic to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Treated patients by administering medication and performing Wound care, foot care procedures.
- Coordinated diagnosis, exams and care for caseload of 8-10 patients per shift.
- Assessed and assisted in diagnosis of patients in Adult Medicine facility.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA06.1988
Skills
- Project Implementation
- Operational Procedures
- Medication Identification
- Chronic Renal Disease Management
- Standards Administration
- Community Health
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Intramuscular Injections
- Process Improvement
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- EMR Systems
- Creative Thinking
- Nursing Process
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Admission
- Local Government
- Direct Supervision
- Internal Audit Best Practices
- Heart Failure
- Preventive Health
- Treatment Coordination
- Office Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Call Triage
- Resource Allocation
- Patient Examination
- Community Advocate
- Emotional Support
- Infusion Administration
- Test Interpretations
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Status Updates
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Staff Meetings
- Clear Patient Communication
- Universal Precautions
- Routine Examinations
- Patient Condition Reporting
- Compassionate and Caring
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Patient Care Assessment
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Administer Medication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Pain Management Techniques
- Insulin Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Update Electronic Charts
- Staff Development
Timeline
Community Nurse
Bonaventure Of Thornton
05.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Nurse
Ardent Health
01.2022 - 05.2022
Clinical Nurse
Aviva At Fitzsimmons
10.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Care
01.2018 - 10.2020
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Denver Health
12.2010 - 04.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grossmont College
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