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Karen Patel

Townsend,DE

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bayada Nursing
12.2022 - Current
  • Provides care to disabled, medically fragile sibling part-time/prn through Bayada Nursing at sibling's group home in Newark, Delaware
  • Duties performed include nursing assessment, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and documentation of client's overall condition
  • Follows nursing care plan and assesses client's needs to provide best care
  • Strong advocate for client for promotion of health
  • Excellent communication provided to client's family, caregivers, and case managers

Administrative Assistant

ABC Heating
05.2017 - Current
  • Acts as a liaison between management and employees
  • Provides support to clients, employees, and owner through excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Handles office tasks such as filing, generating reports, processing invoices, and keeping personnel records up to date
  • Provides real-time scheduling support for employees in the field and with outside contractors
  • Communicates with professionalism via phone, mail, and email
  • Attends meetings with the owner daily and reports directly to him
  • Insures that office has a positive atmosphere and runs effectively on a day-to-day basis

Director of Nursing

Comfort Keepers
04.2015 - 05.2017
  • Started as Clinical Director for one year and was then promoted to the Director of Nursing position
  • Functioned as leader of entire operations of the nursing department which included directing CNAs, HHAs, and RNs through the use of daily plans of care, organization, and strong communication skills
  • Visited clients every two months to assess their functionality and mobility and adjust plans of care as necessary
  • Advocated for clients, families, and caregivers through discussion, compassion, and problem-solving
  • Performed all in-home assessments with new clients to create primary care plans
  • Completed computer documentation of all visits
  • Actively participated in all monthly quality assurance meetings
  • Prepared and instructed orientation as well as quarterly training for all caregivers and RNs
  • Sound understanding of the laws and regulations for health care organizations

Case Manager/RN

Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
03.2011 - 02.2014
  • Case managed sixteen -twenty homebound/nursing facility patients with terminal illnesses
  • Job duties included: providing a full assessment of patients in their home/nursing facilities; reporting illness, pain, etc
  • To the team physician; built rapport by educating patients and families about end-of-life; computer documentation of all visits and recertifications; and participated in weekly quality assurance meetings to discuss patient care with all members of Season's team
  • Provided patients with dignity and compassion during their end-of-life transition
  • Possess strong assessment skills, critical thinking abilities, sound communication and the ability to work autonomously

Assistant Property Manager

Lenape Properties, LLC
01.2010 - 03.2011
  • Managed general functions of a leasing office at two separate property sites
  • Assisted property managers with preparing leases, entering rental payments, tracking maintenance requests, and customer service

Director of Services

Life Force Elderly Services, Inc.
09.2002 - 04.2003
  • Established a new branch of home health care services into the state of Delaware
  • Drafted rules and regulations in accordance with Delaware laws by working in partnership with the State of Delaware Division of Public Health
  • Also, interviewed and hired employees, supervised daily operations, and worked closely with families and certified nursing assistants to create complementary relationships in home care

Registered Nurse-ICU

St. Francis Hospital
08.1996 - 03.2002
  • Provided primary care for two to three critically ill patients requiring ventilator support, EKG monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, and teaching
  • Served as a member of the hospital-wide Code Team and frequently as team leader
  • Cross-trained in the emergency department and intermediate cardiac care unit

Education

RN Refresher Course -

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
08.2010

Critical Care Internship -

St. Francis Hospital
Wilmington, DE
08.1996

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.1996

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient care planning
  • Licensed RN
  • Taking vitals
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Precepting
  • High level of autonomy
  • Acute care expertise
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Managing deadlines
  • At-risk patient care
  • Home care
  • Home visits
  • Gastrostomy buttons experience

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • [Area of certification]

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bayada Nursing
12.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant

ABC Heating
05.2017 - Current

Director of Nursing

Comfort Keepers
04.2015 - 05.2017

Case Manager/RN

Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
03.2011 - 02.2014

Assistant Property Manager

Lenape Properties, LLC
01.2010 - 03.2011

Director of Services

Life Force Elderly Services, Inc.
09.2002 - 04.2003

Registered Nurse-ICU

St. Francis Hospital
08.1996 - 03.2002

Critical Care Internship -

St. Francis Hospital

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Delaware

RN Refresher Course -

University of Delaware

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