Karen Parent

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Lab draws and urine collections

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
• Mentored new hires on best practices in nursing care, contributing to a cohesive team environment focused on quality patient outcomes.
• Performed comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical and emotional needs, developing tailored care plans accordingly.
• Utilized strong clinical judgment to prioritize urgent situations and effectively triage patients in need of immediate attention.

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.

• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
• Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
• Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.

ICU/CCU/ NICU patient care, ventilation system, post op open heart, after care for catheter heart,

Respiratory Medicine- PFT, medication renewal, spirometer test

Surgery Center for Bariatrics-pre op and post op teaching, care team appointments, Follow up and wellness monthly gatherings with guest speakers