Karen Maxson
Hainesport,NJ
Summary
Skilled and compassionate registered nurse, licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with extensive experience at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Excelled in providing patient-centered care across various units. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Philadelphia, PA
08.2000 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients in a busy, urban, specialized pediatric hospital.
- Provided developmentally appropriate care to patients ranging in age from newborn to 25 years.
- Prioritized patient needs while caring for multiple children.
- Administered medications safely and effectively via various routes to children of all ages.
- Educated patients and families regarding medication actions and side effects, self-care, and lifestyle changes necessary for improved health.
- Collected lab specimens and performed point-of-care testing safely and effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored outcomes, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Advocated for patient and family needs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs and nursing students.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and training.
- Gained valuable experience by working in different units of the hospital; including medical-surgical floors with different specialties, the neonatal intensive care unit, the pediatric intensive care unit, and the emergency department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ05-2000
Certified School Nurse - School Nursing
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ05-2004
Skills
- Documentation and charting using Epic
- Basic Life Support certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
- Trauma certified by St Christopher's Hospital for Children
- IV and venipuncture certified by St Christopher's Hospital for Children
- Allergy and asthma management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
08.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of New Jersey
Certified School Nurse - School Nursing
The College of New Jersey
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