Karen Watts
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
Sidon,MS
29
years of professional experience
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Greenwood Leflore Hospital, excelling in staff leadership and critical thinking. Proven track record in enhancing patient care standards and operational efficiency. Skilled in intravenous therapy and compassionate patient education, fostering a collaborative environment that drives performance improvement and optimal patient outcomes.
Work History
Infusion Nurse(PRN)
5 Months- Administered intravenous therapies and medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vitals and reactions during infusion treatments, ensuring immediate response to any adverse effects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for patients receiving infusions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment processes, enhancing understanding of therapies and potential side effects.
Nurse Manager, Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgery
29 Years 2 Months- Led nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to hospital protocols.
- Developed and implemented policies to enhance operational efficiency within nursing departments.
- Trained and mentored new nurses, fostering professional growth and skill enhancement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Led nursing team to enhance patient care standards and improve operational efficiency.
- Administered pre-procedure assessments to ensure patient readiness and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize endoscopic procedures.
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Staff supervision
Critical thinking
Department management
Staff leadership
Hiring and terminations
Clinical supervision
Patient education and advocacy
Direct patient care
Conflict management
Performance improvement
Staff coaching and mentoring
Budget planning
Emergency response
Strong clinical judgment
Task delegation
Clinical expertise
Workload management
Peripheral IV insertion
Compassionate care
Central line management
Support and education
Vascular access devices
Intravenous therapy
Immunoglobulin therapy
Timeline
Infusion Nurse(PRN)
Naven Health
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Manager, Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgery
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
06.1997 - CurrentRead More
Mississippi Delta Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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