Karen Laverty
Wesley Chapel
Summary
Highly skilled career professional Nurse with almost thirty years of experience, case management, outpatient, acute care and primary care departments. Improved the collection, review and triage of patient information and maximized the quality of care for the patient. Manage heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, discharge planning, patient referrals to supportive services to improve the mental and physical well-being of the patient and their families.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PAT Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Morsani Center Tampa Florida
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive health management and treatment protocol education to patients and families, fostering improved adherence.
- Executed comprehensive assessments and meticulously documented findings to ensure precise medical records.
- Conducted thorough review of patient record and assessments to determine eligibility for procedures at an ambulatory surgery center.
Case Manager
CENTENE
Tampa, FL
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed comprehensive care plan coordination for Medical Foster Children, prioritizing regulatory compliance and tailored patient care.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families to enhance the effectiveness of care services.
- Analyzed patient progress and adapted care approaches to ensure optimal health improvements for foster children and their caregivers.
- Developed and implemented efficient case management procedures to streamline operations and reduce delays.
Case Manager
Children's Medical Services-USF
Tampa, FL
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Identified and addressed service utilization issues through vigilant monitoring and communicated insights to providers and CMS leadership to drive improvements.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare teams, patients, and families to enhance service delivery.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers of care, promote timely transitions, and attended Court cases to advocate for the Medical Foster Children.
RN Staff Nurse
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Tampa Unit
Tampa, FL
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Led coordination of comprehensive patient care from admission through PACU, inpatient recovery, and discharge, ensuring seamless collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.
Spearheaded initiatives to refine discharge planning and create educational tools, driving improvements in patient recovery outcomes.
RN - Outpatient Clinic RN
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Tampa Unit
Tampa, FL
11.2010 - 08.2018
- Directed management of diverse clinics to enhance patient care across specialties including amputee services, spine health, endocrine management, neurology, upper extremity, rehabilitation, external fixators, burn care, telemedicine, sports medicine, pulmonary evaluations, pre-surgical assessments, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
- Coordinated surgery scheduling processes, integrating clearances from outside providers and pre-surgical visits to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Care Coordinator RN
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Tampa Unit
Tampa, FL
07.2004 - 11.2010
- Achieved successful care coordination for pediatric groups by implementing tailored health care plans through collaboration with medical teams. Strengthened partnerships with government agencies to enhance access to transportation and financial resources.
- Facilitated five international outreach clinics in Republic of Panama to ensure patients and families received exceptional care through effective collaboration with Abou Saad Temple and Embassy relations.
- Collaborated with compliance officers to manage data collection and obtain informed consents, enhancing trial integrity and participant trust.
Inpatient RN
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Tampa Unit
Tampa, FL
01.1999 - 07.2004
- Administered medications and treatments following hospital protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Educated families on post-discharge care, enhancing patient understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
Charge Nurse RN-Orthopedic & Neurology Unit
University Community Hospital
Tampa, FL
08.1997 - 01.1999
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and quality care standards.
- Coordinated daily operations, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL04-1996
No Degree - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC1994
Skills
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Professionalism and ethics
- Documentation accuracy
- Coordinating with Interdisciplinary teams
- Detailed oriented
Certification
ACLS/PALS/BLS
Biomedical Research
Timeline
PAT Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Case Manager
CENTENE
06.2021 - 09.2021
Case Manager
Children's Medical Services-USF
12.2020 - 05.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Tampa Unit
08.2019 - 08.2019
RN - Outpatient Clinic RN
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Tampa Unit
11.2010 - 08.2018
Care Coordinator RN
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Tampa Unit
07.2004 - 11.2010
Inpatient RN
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Tampa Unit
01.1999 - 07.2004
Charge Nurse RN-Orthopedic & Neurology Unit
University Community Hospital
08.1997 - 01.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
No Degree - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of South Carolina