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KAREN MAFFET

Havertown,PA

Summary

Driven Community Health Nurse with superior understanding of diverse patient populations and related needs. When COVID restrictions limited community health screenings, pivoted to administer community and employee COVID vaccinations in addition to vaccination in flu immunization program already established. Adept at working with groups and individuals to maximize wellbeing and promote education.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

COMMUNITY HEALTH aND OUTREACH REGISTERED NURSE

MAIN LINE HEALTH
Bryn Mawr, PA
02.2013 - Current

PERFORM OVER 2000 MAIN LINE HEALTH EMPLOYEE AND COMMUNITY FLU AND COVID VACCINATIONS.

  • Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family.
  • Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.

PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS WHICH COULD INCLUDE BLOOD PRESSURE, CHOLESTEROL AND /OR CHOLESTEROL CHECKS.

  • Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.

CARE MANAGER

INTERVENTION ASSOCIATES
BLUE BELL, PA
02.2011 - 08.2015
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.

ADJUNCT NURSING INSTRUCTOR

DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MEDIA, PA
08.1993 - 05.1996
  • Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
  • Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing a variety of nursing skills and medication administration techniques.

Registered Nurse, PACU

HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA[
07.1986 - 08.1993
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Hospital Of University Of Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, PA
07.1984 - 07.1986
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Education

Master of Science - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
12.1989

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Widener University
Chester, PA
05.1984

High School Diploma -

DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
06.1980

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Microsoft Office
  • Critical Thinking
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations

Timeline

COMMUNITY HEALTH aND OUTREACH REGISTERED NURSE

MAIN LINE HEALTH
02.2013 - Current

CARE MANAGER

INTERVENTION ASSOCIATES
02.2011 - 08.2015

ADJUNCT NURSING INSTRUCTOR

DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.1993 - 05.1996

Registered Nurse, PACU

HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
07.1986 - 08.1993

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Hospital Of University Of Pennsylvania
07.1984 - 07.1986

Master of Science - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Widener University

High School Diploma -

DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
KAREN MAFFET