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KAREN JACKSON

Orange Park,Fl

Summary

Healthcare professional with robust background in nursing leadership and patient care management. Extensive experience in guiding nursing teams and implementing care plans that deliver meaningful patient outcomes. Known for fostering collaborative environment and adapting to dynamic healthcare needs with focus on continuous improvement and empathy.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

RN Supervisor /Educator

Select Medical Rehab-Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL Is

08.2024 - Current

Provide and oversee nursing care, implement hospital and departmental philosophy and objectives.
Use of EPIC to ensure medical orders and labs are transcribed and processed accurately.
Educating new staff in the onboarding during orientation and serving as a resource nurse.
Collaborating with appropriate persons for continuity of care under the guidance of the CNO.

RN-Rehab Nurse

Advent Heathcare-Daytona

11.2023 - 07.2024

Achieved optimal patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and proactive medication administration. Enhanced care delivery by implementing tailored care plans and promptly reporting changes in patient conditions to healthcare professionals.
Admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient/family education.
Achieved improved patient recovery through effective administration of IV fluids and antibiotics. Enhanced wound healing by managing heparin drips and wound care protocols. Increased patient comfort by successfully inserting Foley and suprapubic catheters. Elevated care standards for colostomies, ileostomies, and nephrostomies, resulting in better patient outcomes. Optimized respiratory function by managing chest tubes with pleura drains and JP drains. Improved dressing change efficiency and compression wrap application. Streamlined access and deaccess of implanted ports and feeding tubes, enhancing care delivery. Elevated patient monitoring through comprehensive trach care and neuro assessments.

RN -Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare

08.2022 - 11.2023

Achieved effective patient care and case management through diligent follow-up initiatives. Enhanced patient outcomes by adhering to clinical manager's guidance
Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides, and external providers
Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems
Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
Facilitated timely patient discharges through effective collaboration with medical staff. Achieved seamless documentation completion to support high-quality patient care.
Monitored and administered medications and treatments, following established protocols to optimize patient care.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and improve outcomes.

Clinical Manager Clay Home/LTC

Vitas Hospice

02.2022 - 07.2022

Directs/delegation of all services related to patient care including social/psych and medical services, medications, DME, supplies as appropriate.
Directs weekly interdisciplinary team meetings: assist with development, review, and revision of the patient/family plan of care; facilitation of problem-solving sessions; and team support.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local government regulations and accreditation standards.
Review and ensure the accuracy of documentation of patient care in accordance with policy and standards.
Scheduling, Payroll, approving medical supply orders and DME. Assures completion of clinical report and accountable for Manager on-call rotation.

RN Case Manager

Concierge Home Care

12.2021 - 07.2022

Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment.
Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides, and external providers).
Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation.
Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes.
Prepare visit/shift reports, updates/summarizes patient records, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.
Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient progress and identify barriers.

Clinical Team Lead/Regional Clinical Manager

Haven Hospice

08.2020 - 12.2021

Directs/delegation of all services related to patient care including social/psych and medical services, medications, DME, supplies as appropriate.
Directs weekly interdisciplinary team meetings: assist with development, review, and revision of the patient/family plan of care; facilitation of problem-solving sessions; and team support.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local government regulations and accreditation standards.
Review and ensure the accuracy of documentation of patient care in accordance with policy and standards.
Scheduling, Payroll, and responsible for the branch's budget. Assures completion of clinical report and accountable for Manager on-call rotation, for development and orientation.
Led interdisciplinary team to enhance patient care protocols and improve service delivery standards.
Developed training programs for clinical staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Successfully managed complex cases by collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring optimal patient care delivery.
Improved overall patient satisfaction with consistent monitoring of clinical team performance and implementing constructive feedback.

Clinical Manager/ PRN Home Health Case Manager

Covenant Care Hospice Daphne/Mobile AL & Jacksonville Fl

08.2019 - 12.2020

Coordinate and supervise field staff to provide optimum quality of care to patients/families.
Conduct weekly scheduled IDG meetings in conjunction with IDG team, Physician and Branch Administrator.
Make periodic supervisory visits with all field staff to assess whether appropriate and adequate services are provided, as well as for service recovery.
Manage Branch budget and financial operations of the Team.
As RN CM: IV's, IV Antibiotic therapies, Wound Vacs, Care of Tracheostomies, Feeding Tubes, Foley, and Suprapubic Catheters, Pleura drains, education/teaching patients and families regarding disease process and medications.
Oasis for start of care, discharges, and routine home care visits.
Implemented quality assurance measures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

Home Admissions Manager

Community Hospice of Northeast Fl

07.2016 - 08.2019

Collaborate with facilities, case managers, physicians, and community resources for best outcomes for patients and families.
Oversee Home Admissions Nurses to assure speed to care of Hospice services for patients in need.
Prepare performance appraisals and reviews; address budgetary issues within the department.
Promotes Hospice services through participation in community and professional organizations.