Karen Spencer

Team Health Nocturnal Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner October 2019-April 2021

Sound Physicians Nocturnal Nurse Practitioner At Olathe Medical Center April 2021-December 2023

Sound Physicians Ambassador Nurse Practitioner January 2024-current

• Achieved positive patient experiences by providing empathetic support alongside evidence-based clinical care tailored to individual needs.
• Optimized medication management by regularly reviewing prescriptions, monitoring patient response, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Maximized resource utilization with careful prioritization of tasks according to urgency and level of complexity in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
• Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of treatment options and care plans.
• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.

• Provided education to families and caregivers on managing age-related health issues, promoting overall wellness in geriatric populations.
• Maintained accurate patient medical record to comply with policies and regulations and support continuity of care.
• Implemented a palliative care program that prioritized quality-of-life considerations alongside traditional medical treatments for terminally ill patients.
• Facilitated smooth transitions of care between acute, long-term, and home settings by establishing clear communication channels among healthcare providers.

ICU Care Unit staff RN 11/2000-8/2006, 4/2011-6/2015

Interventional Radiology staff RN 8/2006-8/2008

Progressive Care Unit staff RN 3/2000-11/2000

• Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities using electronic health record systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for privacy protection.
• Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.

• Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and individualized care plans.
• Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Emergency Room staff RN 3/1997-4/1998

Medical/Surgical Unit staff RN and relief charge nurse 7/1995-3/1997

• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.