Karen Scott
Sulphur,OK
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Arbuckle Memorial Hospital, excelling in medication and IV administration and demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment. Skilled in mentoring staff and improving patient care outcomes, adept at emergency care and patient assessments. Successfully enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Sooner Home Health
01.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
Aspire Home Health
10.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital
05.2009 - 10.2014
Education
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS05.2009
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, AR1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Staff Supervision
- Emergency Care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac life support
- BLS - Basic life support
- TNCC - Trama Nurse Core Course
- CALS - Comprehensive advance life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sooner Home Health
01.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
Aspire Home Health
10.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital
05.2009 - 10.2014
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Seward County Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute
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