Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Karen Walley

Gulfport,MS

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated home health Nurse with 12.5 years of experience in home health and a total of 17.5 year nursing experience. A critical-thinker with the ability to administer appropriate care in a timely manner with a calm demeanor, carrying out physician orders with effectiveness and determination. Team player dedicated to workplace satisfaction and patient healing through caring and mentoring. Highly familiar with providing excellent care for patients with multiple and complex problems, acting as a clinical resource and preceptor to new staff, teaching, and evaluating work performance. proficient with hchb/pointcare and oasis proficient.

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Travel RN

Kpg Healthcare
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2022 - Current
  • Planned and coordinated patient care activities to ensure quality and cost-effective healthcare services.
  • Developed individualized patient care plans based on assessment of physical, psychosocial, cultural, and educational needs.
  • Assessed patients' conditions by reviewing medical histories, conducting examinations, ordering laboratory tests, and prescribing medications.
  • Provided direct nursing care including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Educated patients about health maintenance and disease prevention methods.
  • Instructed families regarding proper homecare techniques for post-hospitalization recovery.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans for complex cases.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration levels.
  • Performed administrative duties such as maintaining records of patient progress and completing insurance forms.
  • Recorded detailed notes in patient charts following each visit or procedure.
  • Analyzed test data to identify changes in patient health status or potential problems that may require medical attention.
  • Advised patients on dietary issues related to their condition or illness.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols within the clinical setting.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care for patients.
  • Initiated emergency measures when necessary during critical situations.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

RN Home Health

Mississippi Home Care
Gulfport, MS
07.2017 - 08.2022
  • Traveled to patient homes and provided superior care by performing head to toe assessments, providing wound care, iv therapies, education on disease processes as well as assisting with mobility and adl's
  • Implemented plan of cares specific to patient disease process and assisted in meeting those set goals
  • Assessed home situations and recommended care to best meet the needs identified with patient and patient care
  • Proficient in oasis, hchb/pointcare emr
  • Reported any new symptoms or patient concerns to physicians
  • Update patient charts with most current information on medication, symptoms, and mental status
  • Advocate for patient needs by thoughtfully addressing their concerns
  • Educate patients their and family members on necessary information and treatment options as well as patient and caregiver involvement in plan of care to better understand health conditions.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided wound care as needed.
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients in their homes.
  • Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.

RN Staff Nurse

Camellia Home Health & Hospice
Gulfport, MS
05.2012 - 07.2017
  • Update patient charts with most current information on medication, symptoms, and mental status
  • Performed admission visits and all follow up visits needed in patients care from sequential visits, recert or roc visits and prn visits
  • Reported any new symptoms or patient concerns to physicians to determine if any changes in plan of care was needed
  • Keep detailed and accurate records during patient examinations to ensure quality of care
  • Updated electronic medical records with accurate and detailed information
  • Advocate for patient needs by thoughtfully addressing their concerns
  • Provide basic treatment for all patients, including dressing wounds and administering Ivs
  • Educate patients their and family members on necessary information and treatment options as well as involvement in the poc
  • Explain all procedures, exams, and treatment options to patients.

Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator

Lukeand associates: keesler air force base medical center
Biloxi, Mississippi
09.2010 - 05.2012
  • Assisted physicans with diagnostic procedures, treatments, and patient charting
  • Circulated numerous orthopedic cases from arthroscopic procedures to trauma cases
  • Ensured the safety of the pathient throughout the surgical procedure
  • Assessed and educated patient on procedure prior to procedures
  • Handles all supplies, equipment and par levels for the orthopedic service
  • Coordinated with service reps, surgeons and other team members as needed for all scheduled cases
  • Assisted in training of students within the airforce to surgical specialties, circulated other services including general surgies, oral/maxifacial, gastric surgies, ob\gyn surgies and dental rehab
  • Was active in AORN during this time.

Education

Registered Nurse - ADN -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
12.2006

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Communication
  • Dependable
  • Team player
  • Patient Assessments
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Discharge Planning
  • Charting and Clinical Documentation
  • Family Education
  • Patient Examinations
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient Education
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Patient Examination
  • Case Management
  • Documentation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care Coordination
  • Infection Control
  • First Aid
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Collecting Vitals
  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Catheter Monitoring
  • Attention to Detail
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Intake and Discharge
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Diabetes Management
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Community Program Referrals
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • ICD-10
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Body Mechanics Knowledge
  • Training Staff
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Colostomy Care Familiarity
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Routine Examinations
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Compassionate and Caring

Certification

RN License, Mississippi, 2007

Timeline

Contract Travel RN

Kpg Healthcare
08.2022 - Current

RN Home Health

Mississippi Home Care
07.2017 - 08.2022

RN Staff Nurse

Camellia Home Health & Hospice
05.2012 - 07.2017

Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator

Lukeand associates: keesler air force base medical center
09.2010 - 05.2012

Registered Nurse - ADN -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Karen Walley