KAREN SPEARS
Breaux Bridge,Louisiana
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with twenty four years of experience offering comprehensive direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Seeking a new and challenging field of nursing in the Hospice care setting providing holistic quality care to terminally ill patients and support of loved ones.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ochsner St Martin Hospital
02.2014 - 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Emergency DepartmentTravel Nurse
05.2003 - 02.2014
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Medical Center
09.1983 - 05.2000
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Eunice, LA05.2000
Licensed Practical Nursing
Gulf Area Vocational School
Abbeville, LA05.1980
Skills
- Performs comprehensive nursing assessment and documentation of individualized treatment plan
- Collaborates with Physicians and Healthcare team to provide optimal patient care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Follows policy and procedures and Louisiana Nurse Practice Act
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life supprt
Additional Information
I am currently working in the Emergency Department and I am interested and seeking a new and challenging field of nursing providing holistic quality care for terminally ill patients and support for their families. I have searched for additional training and education University of Louisiana Monroe offers a Certificate in End of Life Care. Any additional course I am willing to pursue to meet the challenges this position brings.
References:
Holly Thompson RN Charge Nurse
Ochsner St Martin Hospital
337 459 1114
Tamika Mitchell RN Charge Nurse
Ochsner St Martin Hospital
337 321 1882
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ochsner St Martin Hospital
02.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Emergency DepartmentTravel Nurse
05.2003 - 02.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Medical Center
09.1983 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Licensed Practical Nursing
Gulf Area Vocational School
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