Karen Rochelle
Morristown,TN
Summary
Accomplished RN Educator with a strong background in infusion therapy and hemodialysis. Leveraging expertise in evidence-based practices and patient education to drive exceptional care outcomes. Committed to mentoring nursing staff and enhancing clinical competencies, resulting in improved team efficacy and patient satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Registered Nurse
Amotec
Nashville, TN
06.2014 - 06.2026
- Infusion therapy of patients receiving various medications for neuromuscular diseases and other long-term illnesses.
- Conducted continuous patient evaluations to assess treatment effectiveness and adjust care as needed.
- Educated patients and families on medications, side effects, expected outcomes, and personalized care plan implementation.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
Johnson City, TN
07.2007 - 06.2018
- Executed crisis interventions for suicidal and homicidal patients, providing immediate support and ensuring patient safety.
- Communicated with veterans, families, physicians, social workers, and ancillary departments to address healthcare needs.
- Managed daily operations of dialysis unit independently under clinical manager supervision.
- Led organization of hemodialysis treatments for acute and chronic kidney failure patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and nursing administration, to optimize patient care.
- Ensured water quality and maintained hemodialysis equipment according to established guidelines.
- Developed and implemented written policies and standard operating procedures based on evidence-based practices to enhance care delivery.
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients in a supportive care environment.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses during dialysis sessions.
- Educated patients on renal health and self-care practices post-treatment.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of treatment procedures.
- Trained new nursing staff on dialysis procedures and protocols. Competency and clinical checkoffs used to validate.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Assessed patients for signs or symptoms of complications associated with hemodialysis treatments.
- Performed initial assessments on newly admitted patients, including vital sign checks and physical examinations.
- Served as a resource person for staff members seeking advice or guidance related to hemodialysis nursing practices.
- Provided written material to staff hospital wide and held classes on hemodialysis.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team, effectively implementing individualized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-1975
Skills
- Healthcare communication
- Infusion techniques
- Patient education
- Patient care education
- Clinical assessment
- Assessment techniques
- Clinical oversight
- Evidence-based practice
- Care planning
- Direct patient care
- Electronic health records
- Electronic records management
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Infection control
- Clinical expertise
- Acute and chronic care
- Medical protocols
- Data management
- Healthcare communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing instruction
- Peer support
- Performance evaluation
- Evaluation methods
- Resource management
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Presentation skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural competence
- Problem-solving
- Ethical practice
- Professional development
- Comprehensive assessments
- Performance evaluation
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Cultural competence
- Problem-solving
- Patient assessment
- Electronic records management
Certification
- BCLS
- ACLS
Accomplishments
- Everyday Hero Award
Timeline
Infusion Registered Nurse
Amotec
06.2014 - 06.2026
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
07.2007 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
East Tennessee State University