Karen Layer
Rockingham,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
University of Virginia Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, and TNCC.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
SENTARA RMH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
03.2018 - 11.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALs certification. Trained as SANE-A.
Home Health Case Manager
FIRST CHOICE HOME HEALTH
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Responsible for direct patient care and case management
- Direct Patient care including tasks such as performing wound care, IV care, ostomy care, venipuncture, injections and catheter care
- Continually evaluates the patient's condition and the effectiveness of treatments, plan of care, medications and therapies.
Human Health Division Executive Professional Representative
MERCK & CO, INC.
03.2001 - 12.2017
- Responsible for calling on physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team
- Responsibilities included education regarding medications and disease states such as Diabetes, Heart Disease, Vaccines, Migraine, Arthritis, Asthma and Insomnia.
Home Health Registered Nurse
CONTINUING CARE
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Responsible for direct patient care
- Instructed patients and their families in proper treatment to improve and maintain health
- Collaborated with physicians and the entire health care team to develop and manage nursing care plans
- Supervised Home Health Aides/Certified Nursing Assistants
- Familiar with Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance guidelines
- (Part-Time)
Registered Nurse
University of Virginia Medical Center
06.1997 - 03.2001
- Medical Intensive Care Unit
Registered Nurse
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
06.1997 - 06.1999
- Coronary Intensive Care Unit
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Valley Urgent Care
12.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on emerging trends within the field of forensic nursing.
Education
B.S., Nursing -
01.1997
Honors: Cum Laude
B.S., Biology -
01.1994
Honors: Cum Laude
Skills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Victim advocacy
Timeline
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Valley Urgent Care
12.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Registered Nurse - University of Virginia Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Registered Nurse - SENTARA RMH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
03.2018 - 11.2023
Home Health Case Manager - FIRST CHOICE HOME HEALTH
07.2016 - 04.2018
Home Health Registered Nurse - CONTINUING CARE
06.2013 - 06.2016
Human Health Division Executive Professional Representative - MERCK & CO, INC.
03.2001 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse - University of Virginia Medical Center
06.1997 - 03.2001
Registered Nurse - Rockingham Memorial Hospital
06.1997 - 06.1999
Eastern Mennonite University - B.S., Nursing,
Bridgewater College - B.S., Biology,
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