Karen Perry
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Home Health
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care in diverse home settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated families on health management, fostering understanding and compliance with treatment protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, responding swiftly to changes in health status.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and promoting best practices in patient care.
Registered Nurse-Surgical Admission Unit
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepare adult surgical patients for procedures/operations
- Assess all medical/surgical needs prior to surgery
- Start iv’s, administer meds, assess vital signs and complete all areas prior to surgery
Nurse Educator
Lake Taylor Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsibilities included covid testing, supporting nursing units with educational endeavors, supervising nursing students
Director of Chesapeake Office
Continuum Pediatric Nursing
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsibilities including supervising field nurses, case managers, office staff
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter's
08.2008 - 10.2021
- Prepared patients for surgery including giving medications as needed
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments
- Recovered patients post operatively which includes pain control, monitoring airway and teaching parents care for home
- Completed pre-operative history/physical phone calls with parent/caregiver to assess for eligibility for outpatient surgery
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
08.2001 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter's
04.1998 - 09.2001
Registered Nurse Rehabilitation Unit
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
03.1997 - 03.1998
Registered Nurse
Kempsville Rehabilitation Unit
12.1996 - 03.1997
Registered Nurse
Hillhaven Rehabilitation Center
03.1995 - 11.1996
Education
Master of Science Degree - Nursing Education
University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona09.2021
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona09.2007
Registered Nurse Diploma - undefined
DePaul Hospital School Of Nursing
Norfolk, VA12.1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
Affiliations
- VSPAN Virginia Society of Perianesthesia Nursing
- 2009-2021
- Assisted with planning for local educational seminars, including developing pamphlets, securing speakers
Certification
State of Virginia-licensed January 1995-current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sentara Home Health
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse-Surgical Admission Unit
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2023
Nurse Educator
Lake Taylor Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Chesapeake Office
Continuum Pediatric Nursing
10.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter's
08.2008 - 10.2021
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
08.2001 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter's
04.1998 - 09.2001
Registered Nurse Rehabilitation Unit
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
03.1997 - 03.1998
Registered Nurse
Kempsville Rehabilitation Unit
12.1996 - 03.1997
Registered Nurse
Hillhaven Rehabilitation Center
03.1995 - 11.1996
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
University Of Phoenix
Registered Nurse Diploma - undefined
DePaul Hospital School Of Nursing
Master of Science Degree - Nursing Education
University Of Phoenix
LEADERSHIP
- Achieved Clinical Ladder 3 2019 and 2020 (two separate admissions)
- Leadership activities include Team Lead at CHKD Princess Anne for hospital wide cereal drive
- Team lead for employee survey
- Volunteer coordinator (pre-covid)
- Organized anniversary 10th year of CHKD Princess Anne Surgery Center
- Preceptor for new RN employees and RN students from local colleges
- Participated in Mental Health Initiative for fundraiser for New Mental Health Hospital
- Rewarded for years of service to CHKD
- Rewarded for 20 plus years as RN
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