Karen Pressman, RN

Administered National Exam, consisting of written and clinical skills lab for candidates seeking credentials for certification as certified nursing assistants.

Dedicated to excellence in determining competency for candidates throughout South Carolina and Georgia at a variety of college campuses and high schools.

Maintained security of all testing materials and efficiently met all deadlines for grading examinations and transmitting scores to home office.

Instrumental in Quality Assurance in South Carolina.

Combine extensive expertise in nursing and patient assessment/evaluation to advance drug treatment and delivery; provide compelling and understandable education on autoimmue disorders. Ensure comprehensive and accurate medical documentation while working from private home office. Proficient with various IT platforms including SalesForce, Live Ops, WebEx, Pronto, Concur and IEngage.

Manage all relevant communication initiatives, including adverse reactions, give educational presentations to colleagues, and provide motivational interviewing techniques.

Served on various committees to enhance patient satisfaction; key member organizing philanthropic community events.

Evaluated patients and developed comprehensive plans of care based on their individual needs in home care setting.

Coordinated health services provided by ancillary personnel.

Supervised over 50 home care aides, managed performance evaluations, and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.

Consistently achieved exceptional clinical outcomes and high levels of patient, family, management/colleagues, and physician satisfaction.

Delivered high quality, compassionate and efficient care to patients with severe and complex diagnoses.

Maintained accurate, detailed and timely patient records on paper, as well as electronic documentation on laptop (Misys and Epic)

Successfully prepared for JCAHO accreditation and state surveys.

Actively participated in peer review and chart audits.

Facilitated the implementation of tele health trials (rolled out by Phillips).

Served as charge nurse; responsible for busy 30 bed neuro unit of 950 bed tertiary teaching hospital.

Participated in orienting and precepting newly graduated nurses from Case Western Reserve University.