Karen Ross
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Results-oriented and self-motivated LPN with 25 years of experience in the medical industry. Proven track record of success in remote work environments, showcasing strong communication and collaboration skills. Adept at leveraging technology to enhance productivity and deliver high-quality results. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
HCA Health midwest
Lee's Summit, MO
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 6 patients per day.
LPN
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
Kansas City , MO
05.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 4 patients per day.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Leveraged Suncoast skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
LPN, Private Duty
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
Independence, MO
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
LPN Office Nurse
Cass Regional Medical Center
Harrisonville, MO
07.2009 - 07.2017
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs of each patient.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Leveraged Meditech skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Cass Career Center
Harrisonville, MO06-2008
Skills
- Remote Collaboration
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Virtual Communication
- Technology Proficiency
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Patient Triaging
- Medical Records Management
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
- LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse Missouri-Compact 2008-Present
- BLS-AHA 1998-present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
HCA Health midwest
06.2023 - Current
LPN
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
05.2020 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
08.2018 - 03.2020
LPN Office Nurse
Cass Regional Medical Center
07.2009 - 07.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Cass Career Center