KAREN INGLING
Woodstown,NJ
Summary
Accomplished RN proudly offering more than 20 years of nursing expertise in acute and perioperative care. Skilled in patient assessment, documentation, care coordination, and interdisciplinary communication. Proven ability to manage complex patient needs and optimize care pathways for improved patient outcomes. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU-RN
Jefferson Health Of New Jersey
01.2009 - Current
- Monitoring and assessing patients in the recovery room following various surgical procedures, including General, Urologic, Orthopedic, ENT, Vascular, Cardio-Thoracic, Gynecological, and GI procedures.
- Demonstrates highly effective interdisciplinary skills in critical thinking, prioritization, organization, teamwork, and communication.
- Works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia, patients, and families to ensure patients have an excellent surgical outcome.
- Supports healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Enhances clinical outcomes through accurate medical documentation with a focus on attention to detail, adherence to hospital protocol, and commitment to patient safety.
- Advocates for and strives to protect health, safety, and rights of patients
- Enhances patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Operating Room RN
Jefferson Health Of New Jersey
09.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided well-documented surgical care to patients during the perioperative process in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and improve patient care quality.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions to optimize patient outcomes during the perioperative period.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends related to adverse events or near misses in the OR setting.
- Coordinated operating room schedules to maximize resource utilization and minimize patient wait times.
- Streamlined communication between surgical team members, ensuring accurate information exchange during critical moments.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Telemetry RN
Jefferson Health Of New Jersey
08.2003 - 09.2007
- Served as staff RN and charge nurse on a 22-bed telemetry acute care unit
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs
- Effectively educated patients and families on acute and chronic conditions including syncope, CHF, Afibrillation, and other medical diagnoses to promote understanding and compliance, and reduce hospital admissions.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by assisting with admissions, discharges, transfers, and room assignment processes within the telemetry unit.
- Maintained accurate documentation of telemetry data, ensuring timely communication with healthcare providers.
- Fostered a team-oriented atmosphere by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues, and assisting with training new telemetry RNs.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring optimal care delivery and addressing any concerns or potential barriers to recovery.
Med-Surg RN
Jefferson Health Of New Jersey
07.2002 - 08.2003
- Served as staff nurse providing direct patient care on a 24-bed medical-surgical floor
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients, with both acute and chronic conditions, including a large population of dialysis patients, diabetics, and those requiring wound care.
Health Care Assistant
AI DuPont Hospital For Children
05.2001 - 08.2001
- Supported Nursing staff on a pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ05.2002
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Research utilization
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient education and counseling
- Precepting
- Physical assessments
- Infection control measures
- EMR / EHR- Epic
- Acute care expertise
- Patient care planning
- Follow-up calls
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Critical Care Certified
- Telemetry Certified
- Perioperative Nursing Certificate
Timeline
PACU-RN
Jefferson Health Of New Jersey
01.2009 - Current
Operating Room RN
Jefferson Health Of New Jersey
09.2007 - 01.2009
Telemetry RN
Jefferson Health Of New Jersey
08.2003 - 09.2007
Med-Surg RN
Jefferson Health Of New Jersey
07.2002 - 08.2003
Health Care Assistant
AI DuPont Hospital For Children
05.2001 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of New Jersey
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