Karen Veasey
Hixson,TN
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with over 25 years of experience in clinical roles. Expert in clinical assessment and problem-solving, fostering teamwork to ensure effective communication and optimal patient outcomes in complex healthcare environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Liaison
Hospice of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated families on hospice services and support options available for end-of-life care.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Coordinated with medical professionals to streamline referral processes for hospice admissions.
Organ Recovery Coordinator
Tennessee Donor Services
Chattanooga, TN
01.2010 - 03.2025
- Coordinated organ recovery processes to ensure timely and efficient transplant procedures.
- Collaborated with medical teams to assess donor suitability and facilitate recovery logistics.
- Maintained accurate documentation of organ allocation and recovery protocols for compliance purposes.
- Developed training materials for new staff on best practices in organ recovery coordination.
- Mentored junior coordinators, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
RN
Erlanger Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
03.1998 - 01.2010
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient progress in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN05-1998
Skills
- Medical record review
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical assessment
- Physical assessments
- Medical terminology expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Punctual and hardworking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Calm and effective under pressure
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Clinical Liaison
Hospice of Chattanooga
03.2025 - Current
Organ Recovery Coordinator
Tennessee Donor Services
01.2010 - 03.2025
RN
Erlanger Medical Center
03.1998 - 01.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College