Karen Mugford
Portland,OR
Summary
Professional nurse with in-depth experience in managing and coordinating patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal outcomes, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis management, and mentoring junior staff, with commitment to maintaining high standards in healthcare delivery. Recognized for leadership abilities and effective communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
1South Charge RN
Kaiser Permanente
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
Medsurg Float Pool Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Effectively prioritize assignments, executing care based on each patient's condition and delegating tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care
- Work with interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make appropriate adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
1N Staff Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2017 - 12.2021
- Assist neurologists with patient exams and testing procedures
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies to neuro patients in accordance with established protocols and standards of care
- Monitored and documented patient vitals and changes in condition
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients and their families
Staff Registered Nurse
Vibra Speciality Hospital of Portland
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed and monitored patient care services to ensure quality and safety standards
- Provided high care for an anoxic brain injured patient that required medication administration via g-tube, tracheotomy care and ventilation monitoring
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
05.2016
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Teamwork
- Highly Organized
- Multitasking Skills
- Leadership
- Clinical leadership
- Personal integrity
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
1South Charge RN
Kaiser Permanente
11.2023 - Current
Medsurg Float Pool Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2021 - 10.2023
1N Staff Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2017 - 12.2021
Staff Registered Nurse
Vibra Speciality Hospital of Portland
08.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
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