Karen Wadley
Shamokin Dam,PA
Summary
Team-driven Nurse offering 30 years' experience treating patients for both chronic and acute illnesses. A compassionate individual committed to providing a superior level of care, Polished Correctional Nurse promoting over 30 years of expertise treating offenders in juvenile facilities. Knowledgeable in disease management and illicit drug side effects. Successfully manages facility dispensary and clinic for 2-4,000 inmates.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.
Correctional Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
- Assessed and monitored inmates' physical, psychological, and medical health conditions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings related to inmate healthcare issues.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving inmate injuries or illness.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Ensured that all required documentation was completed accurately within established timeframes according to facility policy.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while providing medical treatments in a secure environment.
- Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
Registered Nurse
SCI CampHill
05.2016 - 02.2022
- Registered nurse for adult male prison population
- Assessed and monitored inmates' physical, psychological, and medical health conditions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving inmate injuries or illness.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
Registered Nurse
Physicians Rehabilitation Industrial Spine Medicine
12.2005 - 05.2016
Camp HillCampbell
- Pre-Operative, Intraoperative, and Recovery Room Nurse for Pain Mgmt care throughout the outpatient surgery process
- Pre and Postoperative Intravenous medications administration
- The use of EMR (Medent) Mgmt Narcotics Management
- Provided I.V
- Access training.
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Oral Surgery Center
07.2005 - 11.2006
- Preoperative and Recovery Room Nurse responsible for Oral Surgery Patients, Pediatric, Plastics and Pain MGMT Patients
- Intravenous access with medication administration
- Combined Analytical patient record review, along with full patient health history assessment for procedural recommendations to surgeon and anesthesiologist
- Cross trained as Operating Room Nurse.
Registered Nurse
West Shore Surgery Center
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Preoperative, Recovery Room and Endoscopy Nurse responsible for patient admission
- Recovery of pediatric, adult and geriatric patients
- Intravenous access with medication administration
- Informative patient teaching throughout the outpatient surgery process to include Cataract patients.
Registered Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
08.2002 - 05.2005
- Recovery Room Nurse responsible for the management of post surgical patients of pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations in the same day surgical setting
- Cross trained in pre-operative area, along with Operating Room
- Worked with high volume of Hispanic families.
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake General Hospital
12.2000 - 07.2002
- Emergency Room Observation Nurse responsible for being proficient in all venous access devices
- I.V
- Therapy, Immunizations, phlebotomies, assist in minor surgical procedures, cardioversion and recovery of post cardiac catheterization patients
- Along with care of all ER Observation admits.
Registered Nurse
LakeView Regional Medical Hospital
04.1998 - 11.2000
- Recovery Room Nurse responsible for management of post-operative emergencies and the nursing needs of post anesthetic surgical patients of pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.
Registered Nurse
Browne-McCarty Clinic
07.1995 - 04.1998
- Outpatient Surgery Nurse for Endoscopy patients, responsible for admitting, gaining IV access, care during the surgery process along with providing I.V
- Sedation
- Crossed trained to function in other clinical areas: Dermatology, Cardiology, Oncology.
Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates
08.1994 - 07.1995
- Head Nurse responsible for providing nursing care to Endoscopy patient pre, and post operatively
- Supervision, evaluation, and scheduling of staff
- Quality Assurance Regulation Compliance and Narcotic control.
Education
Study Program -
Mississippi College School of Nursing
Clinton, Mississippi06.1994
Nursing Pre-requisites -
Hinds Community College
01.1991
BA -
Belhaven College
Jackson, Ms.01.1989
Skills
- Strong educational and work experience
- Proven record of reliability excellent time mgmt
- Suicide Prevention
- Experience with assisting MD's with surgical procedures
- Strong IV skills
- Excellent rapport with Patients, staff and physicians
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Support and Education
- Clinical judgment
- Support and education
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
Registered Nurse, 06/1994, Present
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
Correctional Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
SCI CampHill
05.2016 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Physicians Rehabilitation Industrial Spine Medicine
12.2005 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
West Shore Surgery Center
08.2005 - 05.2006
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Oral Surgery Center
07.2005 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
08.2002 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake General Hospital
12.2000 - 07.2002
Registered Nurse
LakeView Regional Medical Hospital
04.1998 - 11.2000
Registered Nurse
Browne-McCarty Clinic
07.1995 - 04.1998
Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates
08.1994 - 07.1995
Study Program -
Mississippi College School of Nursing
Nursing Pre-requisites -
Hinds Community College
BA -
Belhaven College
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