Karen Rosquist
Mount Airy
Summary
Dedicated nurse leader with strong clinical expertise and a focus on care coordination. Successfully managed multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline operational processes in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Discharge Nurse Coordinator
Johns Hopkins Home Care Group
Baltimore, MD
01.2017 - Current
- Senior leadeadership Coordinator of 5 Hospital Discharge planners. assign unit coverage while having an assignment myself
- Serve as on call Administration for JH Peds @ Home as assigned Monthly
- Coordinated patient care plans to ensure continuity and quality of services.
- Facilitated communication among interdisciplinary teams to enhance collaboration and patient outcomes.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation for home health services effectively.
- Developed training materials for staff onboarding and continuous education programs.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that streamlined operational processes in care delivery.
- Coordinate home infusion, enteral nutrition and skilled service for transfer from hospital to home and taught how to use all needed equipment and central line care
- Independent easily can transition to participate in group projects or publications
- Actively attend patient rounds
Pediatric Transplant/ Nephrology Nurse Coordinator
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
08.2010 - 01.2017
- Ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout procedures. Followed and navigated pre and post kidney transplant
- Understand of critical transplant labs/medication levels and report to Physician and communicate immunosuppression medication changes
- Coordinated and delivered direct care to nephrology patients.
- Served as a trusted resource for patients'' families, offering support and guidance on managing complex health issues related to nephrology conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and lab results, adjusting care plans based on patient needs.
- Educated patients on kidney health medication management and lifestyle modifications post-treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Follow and assist patients with medication adherence and assisting them with their pill boxes for organization
- Conducted patient assessments to identify complications early, improving intervention outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in electronic health record systems.
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
01.2000 - 07.2009
- Coordinator for International rare Disease Ataxia-Telangiectasis
- Coordinated participant recruitment and enrollment for clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Developed and maintained study documentation, enhancing compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline study procedures and improve patient care pathways.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments, streamlining workflows for more efficient study operations.
- Helped administer and participated in giving Pfts and LPs to study this rare deadly disease
- Co Authored multiple multi-disciplinary medical journals on Ataxia Telangiectasia
- Streamlined data collection processes for increased accuracy in study results documentation.
Charge Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
12.1994 - 12.2000
- Led nursing team to deliver high-quality patient care in fast-paced environment.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety protocols.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and promoting best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans and discharge processes.
- Evaluated patient care standards through audits, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Pediatric Charge Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
05.1991 - 12.1994
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery in pediatric unit.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Managed daily operations, including staffing assignments and schedule adjustments.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and treatment outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and clinical skill enhancement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for pediatric patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practice initiatives to enhance overall quality of care provided to pediatric patients.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards through consistent monitoring of unit policies and procedures.
- Streamlined patient flow by effectively managing admissions, discharges, and transfers in a timely manner.
Education
BBA - RN To BSA
Chamberlin University
Chicago, IL05-2028
Associate of Science - Nursing
Howard Community College
Columbia MD05-1991
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing management
- End-of-life care
- Care coordination
- Schedule management
- Multitasking
- Clinical expertise
Timeline
Sr Discharge Nurse Coordinator
Johns Hopkins Home Care Group
01.2017 - Current
Pediatric Transplant/ Nephrology Nurse Coordinator
University of Maryland, Baltimore
08.2010 - 01.2017
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Johns Hopkins University
01.2000 - 07.2009
Charge Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
12.1994 - 12.2000
Pediatric Charge Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
05.1991 - 12.1994
BBA - RN To BSA
Chamberlin University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Howard Community College
Co-author on multiple Medical Journals
PUBLICATIONS:
Crawford TO, Skolaski R JR., Fernandez R, Rosquist KJ, Winkelstein JA, Lederman HM. Survival probability in Ataxia-Telangiectasia, submitted.
McGrath-Morrow SA, Sterni L, McGinley B, Lefton-Greif MA, Rosquist K, Lederman HM. 2008. Polysomnographic values in adolescents with ataxia telangiectasia. Pediatr Pulmonol. 43:674-9.
McGrath-Morrow S, Lefton-Greif M, Rosquist K, Crawford T, Kelly A, Zeitlin P, Carson KA, Lederman HM. 2008. Pulmonary function in adolescents with ataxia telangiectasia. Pediatr Pulmonol. 43:59-66.
McGrath-Morrow SA, Collaco JM, Rosquist K, Carson K, Lefton-Greif M, Zeitlin P, Lederman HM. Elevated Serum IL-8 in Ataxia Telangiectasia. J Pediatr, in press
Multiple patient fact sheets published for clinic patients in The Johns Hopkins A-T clinical Center.