Karen Klein
Saint Clair Shores
Summary
Dedicated RN with a proven track record at Wayne State University School of Medicine, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in patient education and clinical judgment, I advocate for optimal health outcomes while implementing evidence-based practices. Committed to continuous professional development and fostering strong patient relationships.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Rn
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, MI
07.2017 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
RN Floor Nurse
Children's Hospital of MI
Detroit
12.2004 - 07.2017
- Utilized hospital software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Eased anxiety among patients facing challenging diagnoses or treatments by offering emotional support and empathetic guidance throughout their healthcare journey.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Education
Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
07-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI03-1998
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
Timeline
Rn
Wayne State University School of Medicine
07.2017 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Children's Hospital of MI
12.2004 - 07.2017
Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College