Karen Vance
Washington,IL
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with advanced life support and critical care expertise. Proficient in patient assessment, emergency response, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and training the next generation of nurses.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carle Eureka Hospital
Eureka, IL
07.2014 - 02.2026
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing team for timely intervention.
- Administered medications while maintaining accurate medication records.
- Assisted patients with daily activities and personal care tasks to enhance comfort.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes, ensuring proper documentation.
- Trained new RNs on hospital policies, best practices, and standards of care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to collaboratively discuss patient care plans.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current information to uphold recordkeeping standards.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, executing life-saving interventions.
Nurse Educator
Empower Life Pregnancy Center
Peoria, Il
02.2012 - 05.2017
- Implemented evidence-based practices in nursing education curriculum.
- Evaluated effectiveness of educational programs through participant feedback.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to promote maternal health awareness.
- Participated in committees responsible for reviewing curricula content and making recommendations for improvement.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted by students concerning their experience with teaching methods or course content.
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, Il
11.2010 - 02.2012
- Administered critical care interventions for diverse patient populations in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment for diagnostics and therapeutic procedures.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered to patients.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay current with advancements in critical care nursing.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Benedictine University At Springfield
Springfield, IL05-2014
Associate of Science -
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-2010
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Evidence-based practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
ANCC Certified MedSurg Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carle Eureka Hospital
07.2014 - 02.2026
Nurse Educator
Empower Life Pregnancy Center
02.2012 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
11.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science -
Benedictine University At Springfield
Associate of Science -
Illinois Central College