Karen Trone
Registered Nurse
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in progressive care and charge nurse leadership, supported by a strong background in education and instruction. Expertise in precepting and mentoring new nurses to enhance role development and clinical skills. Proficient in patient assessment, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, education and delivering comprehensive care to patients. Skilled in quality improvement initiatives, and efficient unit operations. Ability to translate clinical knowledge into practical education to support safe and effective nursing practices.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac PCU RN
Banner Desert Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for progressive care patients including focused assessments, prioritization, medical interventions, medication administration, accurate documentation and recognition of changes in patient condition.
- Charge nurse rolls including daily operations, patient flow, creating assignments, providing clinical and operational support to RNs, addressing patient care needs, and escalating issues.
- Champion for the Better Together fundraising campaign
- Champion for Wound Care participation in quarterly NDNQI audits to monitor hospital-acquired pressure injuries as well as providing wound care education to nurses.
Adjunct Faculty
Grand Canyon University
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Instructed undergraduate students in special education methodologies, behavior management, adaptive learning strategies to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Evaluated student performance, providing clear, individualized feedback that fostered learning and professional development.
- Translated complex concepts into practical instruction, coaching students toward competency and successful course completion.
Special Education Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Developed and implemented individualized education programs for K–6 students in resource pull-out and self-contained classroom settings.
- Coordinated student services and classroom operations while managing paraprofessional staff.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted accommodations based on assessment data and behavioral observations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ12-2022
Master of Arts - Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2004
Skills
- Nursing Leadership & Operations: Charge Nurse Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Progressive Care Nursing Skills
- Team Oriented
- Precepting
- Staff Education
- Competency Check-Offs
- Auditing
- Efficient Multitasking
- Electronic Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
Accomplishments
BLS, ACLS, NHISS Certifications
Multiple Daisy Award Nominations
Timeline
Cardiac PCU RN
Banner Desert Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Grand Canyon University
01.2010 - 01.2023
Special Education Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
01.2001 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mesa Community College
Master of Arts - Special Education
Northern Arizona University