Karen Londergan

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes and streamline clinical workflows.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments, accurately documenting findings in electronic health record systems.
• Participated in hospital committees to address policy changes, driving operational efficiencies across departments.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
• Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
• Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
• Supported patients'' emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques.

Collaborated with physicians/interdisciplinary teams in the startup of a new IVF Center.

Assisted with the development of nurse driven protocols.

Interviewed new patients along with review of their previous medical records and presented case to MD.

Provided comprehensive patient care which included, assessment, implementation of MD care plan and education throughout cycle- which included medication teaching, triaging phone calls on symptoms of patients during treatment cycle and postoperatively

Performed intrauterine inseminations in direction of MD

Sterilization of instruments

Delegated tasks to Medical Assistants per protocol.

Worked as office RN and IVF coordinator

• Provided comprehensive patient care, including assessment, planning, and implementation of treatment plans. This included working on weekends and managing patients from Main office and Satellite offices (4+ satellites)
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient management and improve outcomes.
• Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills, enhancing team performance and patient care quality.
• Streamlined patient documentation processes using electronic health record systems for efficiency and accuracy.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• 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.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action. Included in this was assisting MD during procedures if Medical Assistant was not available.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing. Including traveling to Las Vegas x 2 and Florida x1 for Nursing Conferences.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.