Karen Skelton
McCarley,MS
Summary
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry with cardiac monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and clinical assessment experience in an acute care telemetry unit. Responds to telemetry alarms, documents cardiac changes, administers prescribed medications, and prepares patients for cardiac testing and continuous monitoring. Supports patient education, discharge instructions, and mentoring of nursing staff.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Delta Health The Medical Center
Greenville, Mississippi
04.1996 - Current
- Responded to telemetry alarms and coordinated urgent nursing interventions.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms in Delta Health medical center telemetry unit.
- Assessed patient status and documented cardiac changes in medical records.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses.
- Prepared patients for cardiac testing and continuous monitoring procedures.
- Educated patients and families on heart health and discharge instructions.
- Supported Delta Health nursing staff with mentoring and bedside guidance.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Excelsior University
New York, NY 02.2001 - 03.2008
LPN - LPN
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS 04.1995 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Science - History
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS 08.1979 - 05.1985
Washington School
Greenville , MSSkills
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- TB certification
Timeline
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Excelsior University
02.2001 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Delta Health The Medical Center
04.1996 - Current
LPN - LPN
Mississippi Delta Community College
04.1995 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Science - History
Delta State University
08.1979 - 05.1985
Washington School