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Karen Nelson Pickler

Kinston,NC

Summary

Equipped with knowledge that comes with 30 plus yrs of nursing experience. Experienced in long term care, home visits, home health/ field nurse in high crime district , member of the IV team, multiple jobs with detention and correctional facilities which have been my preference as a nurse provider. Retired in 2021. I find myself in need of returning to the workforce. Nursing is what I miss and I’m looking forward to returning to the career that showcases my skills and proves me to be an asset to those that I work for and with

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Leasing Agent

Keystone Management Partners
Chattanooga, TN
07.2024 - Current
  • Conducted property tours and showcased leasing options to prospective tenants.
  • Responded promptly to tenant inquiries, enhancing customer satisfaction

Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse

Southern Health Partners. Inc
Wayne County NC
04.2018 - 04.2021
  • Worked independently on second shift to facilities housing approximately 1500 inmates.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, headed chronic care clinics, sick call and responded to all medical emergencies.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose
  • Conducted thorough intake assessments for new inmates to identify immediate health concerns and develop appropriate treatment plans accordingly.

Recreation Assistant

Troon Enterprises
Southport, NC
07.2016 - 06.2018

Wellness center attendant. Received guest keeping tract of traffic flow. Key holder working independently on closing shift. Overseeing operations. Maintained equipment and replenished stock, supplies and beverages.

Correctional Nurse

Transform Health
Bolivia, NC
07.2014 - 04.2016
  • Administered medications and treatments following established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Conducted health assessments to identify medical needs of inmates.
  • Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
  • Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through active listening, empathy, and timely resolution of grievances or concerns expressed by inmates regarding their healthcare experience.

LPN Corrections

NCDOC
Hookerton, NC Greene Correctional
07.2008 - 02.2011

Provided nursing care to inmates. Manned assigned clinics. Prepared medications for self meds. Worked medication window and visited segregation for med passes. Prepared meds and charts for inmates shipping out . Processed new inmates. Obtaining patient histories and preparing MAR. Responded to medical emergencies.

LPN Detention Nurse

NCDOC
Goldsboro, NC
07.1999 - 07.2004

Worked as a part of the processing team. Screening large numbers arriving on buses from other camps. Gathered inmates medical histories. Obtained vital signs. Tb skin test and venipuncture given and obtained Worked medical taking off Dr’s ordered and ordering meds and documenting any treatments as needed. Provided sick call visits. Prepared and passed medications in segregation and at the medication window as needed.

Timeline

Assistant Leasing Agent

Keystone Management Partners
07.2024 - Current

Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse

Southern Health Partners. Inc
04.2018 - 04.2021

Recreation Assistant

Troon Enterprises
07.2016 - 06.2018

Correctional Nurse

Transform Health
07.2014 - 04.2016

LPN Corrections

NCDOC
07.2008 - 02.2011

LPN Detention Nurse

NCDOC
07.1999 - 07.2004
Karen Nelson Pickler