Karen Irick
McDonough,GA
Summary
Results-driven healthcare leader with 30+ years of experience in quality metrics, clinical practices, operations, and patient care. Proficient in building and implementing approaches to increase quality and streamline procedures. Extensive background in fiscal management systems and human resource management. Over 15 years of leadership experience directing multidisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve care objectives and exceed business targets and quality metrics. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and senior management. Skilled in translating complex clinical data into patient-friendly language and providing education to patients and caregivers. Strong advocate for patient education, particularly in rare diseases, and experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance disease-state awareness and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Nurse Administrator
US Renal Care LLC
Conyers, GA
06.2021 - Current
- Oversee overall operations of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance (QAPI), patient care, safety protocols, and risk management (OSHA), quality index scores, and facility maintenance.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on State and OSHA regulations, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
- Identify monthly opportunities to refine clinical practice through root cause analysis, developing and executing strategies to enhance patient care quality and operational procedures.
- Manage policy and procedures in accordance with State/CMS guidelines to ensure staff remains compliant with operational standards.
- Lead regional education efforts to provide disease-state and treatment education to patients and caregivers, coordinating educational programs both virtually and in person.
- Engage with patient advocacy groups to enhance caregiver education on chronic kidney disease and other related conditions, contributing to the development and delivery of patient-friendly educational resources.
- Develop and moderate caregiver speaker programs, ensuring the successful coordination of healthcare providers, family access managers, and caregiver speakers.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Instructor for Medical Terminology and Hemodialysis programs, providing education and training to students in both theoretical and practical aspects of patient care.
- Translate complex medical and scientific concepts into accessible language for students, fostering a deep understanding of patient care practices.
- Developed course materials, including syllabi and lesson plans.
- Collaborated with faculty members on curriculum design and implementation.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
Nurse Manager for Ambulatory Surgical Center
Preferred Vascular Group
Lithonia , Georgia
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Led the nursing team in providing specialized surgical vascular care, ensuring adherence to clinical best practices and patient safety standards.
- Acted as a liaison with patients and caregivers, delivering education on treatment plans and post-procedural care, with a focus on enhancing patient understanding and engagement.
- Oversee overall operations of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, safety protocols, risk management, and quality index score.
Pediatric Oncology/Renal Dialysis Nurse
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital
Orlando , Florida
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided specialized nursing care to pediatric patients with renal conditions and autoimmune disorders, collaborating with caregivers and physicians to ensure understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Engaged in patient advocacy, working closely with families to provide education and support tailored to their unique needs.
Health Nurse Coordinator
Boystown of Central Florida Youth Care Center
Oviedo, Florida
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Coordinated healthcare services for youth in care, including developing and implementing health education programs for caregivers and staff.
- Provided one-on-one education to caregivers, ensuring they understood the medical needs and treatment plans for the children in their care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including assessments, treatments, medications, procedures and documentation.
- Facilitated communication between members of the interdisciplinary team regarding patient needs and progress towards goals.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Orlando, Florida
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Delivered high-quality care in a long-term acute care setting, with a focus on educating patients and families about disease states and treatment options.
- Participated in caregiver engagement initiatives, helping to design and implement educational programs aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Regitered Nurse/Facility Nurse Administrator
DaVita LLC
Winter Park , Florida
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed daily operations of the dialysis facility, ensuring high standards of patient care and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Led patient and caregiver education efforts, focusing on the management of chronic kidney disease and home dialysis options.
- Developed and moderated educational sessions for patients and their families, translating clinical data into patient-friendly language to enhance understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
Hemodialysis Nurse Educator
Queensborough Community College
Queens, NY
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Educated nursing students in hemodialysis care, focusing on both clinical skills and the importance of patient education in chronic disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Peters University
Englewood, NJ06-2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Holy Name School of Nursing
Teaneck, NJ05-2005
MBA - MBA
Post University
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare regulations
- Compassionate Care
- Surgical Assistance
- Emergency Care
- Diabetes management
- Regulatory Requirements, ICH Guidance, and Documents
- Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
- Adverse Event Reporting
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Regulatory Databases
- Caregiver Engagement and Education
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- Program Development and Management
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Translation of Scientific Data into Patient-Friendly Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Facility Nurse Administrator
US Renal Care LLC
06.2021 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Atlanta Technical College
04.2021 - 09.2022
Nurse Manager for Ambulatory Surgical Center
Preferred Vascular Group
07.2019 - 06.2021
Pediatric Oncology/Renal Dialysis Nurse
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
04.2018 - 02.2019
Health Nurse Coordinator
Boystown of Central Florida Youth Care Center
01.2017 - 07.2019
Regitered Nurse/Facility Nurse Administrator
DaVita LLC
07.2015 - 03.2018
Hemodialysis Nurse Educator
Queensborough Community College
09.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Peters University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Holy Name School of Nursing
MBA - MBA
Post University
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