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Karen King Archbold

Clermont,FLORIDA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Telephonic Nurse Clinician

Express Scripts Holding Co
02.2018 - Current
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Educated patients, and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
  • Managed approximately 3 quality calls per hour also providing a low after call time
  • Chart auditing

Registered Nurse

Advent Health ( Florida Hospital)
07.2010 - 02.2018
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses, and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors. Helped patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
  • Implemented interventions including medication, intravenous administration, catheter insertion, and airway management, and tracheostomy and gastrostomy management.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment measures.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Cared for patients in 36-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) and Heart cath procedures
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 8 patients daily
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission


Registered Nurse

Lee Memorial Health System
04.2008 - 06.2010
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 10 patients daily
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
  • Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence

Registered Nurse

Maimonides Medical Center
04.1983 - 04.2008


  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation, and competency development to further nursing education
  • Equipped patients with the tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections. Also monitored responses to catch and address new concerns
  • Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy, completeness, progress towards core measurable targets, and completion of appropriate patient health education
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management and lifestyle options
  • Monitored patients condition which included interpreting, tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Observed and reported a patient's condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with a multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
  • Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations. Overseeing patient admissions, and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Coronary Angiograms, and CCTA procedures
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures
  • Oversaw delivery of care as charge nurse for all patients on a 36-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 2 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising a team comprised of nurses, patient care technicians, and unit clerks
  • Oversaw and managed 10 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
12.1982

Skills

  • Current in all RN state licenses with State Board of Nurse Examiners
  • Consulting with nurses
  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • Teamwork
  • Nurse retention management
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical
  • Good written and communication skills
  • Motivation and perseverance
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Compliance understanding
  • Staffing and scheduling
  • Budgeting
  • Change Management

Certification

PCCN Nurse Certification

ACLS & BLS Certifications

Committees

I have been on various work committees.

  • Retention and Recruitment committee
  • Voice of Us (VOU) committee
  • Unit Practice Council(UPC) committee

Additional Information

I have been and am still a nurse preceptor and mentor.

Relief charge nurse

Timeline

Telephonic Nurse Clinician

Express Scripts Holding Co
02.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Advent Health ( Florida Hospital)
07.2010 - 02.2018

Registered Nurse

Lee Memorial Health System
04.2008 - 06.2010

Registered Nurse

Maimonides Medical Center
04.1983 - 04.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York

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