Karen Woosley
Baptist Hospital
Silsbee,TX
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
RemoteHybrid
Location:
Silsbee, TX
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time offCompany CultureWork from home option
Nurse Practitioner managing care on a 27-bed unit and evaluating patients across daily admissions, changes in condition, and ongoing treatment plans. Coordinates collaborative practice with SETMA, Diagnostic Group, Reliant, Dr. Levine, and Dr. Hammett to keep care aligned and responsive. Delivers unit-level oversight while supporting safe, continuous patient care.
5
Certifications
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
4 Years 3 Months
Baptist Hospital - Beaumont, TX | 07.2022 - Current
- Manage a 27-bed unit while coordinating daily workflow and patient coverage across the service line.
- Maintain collaborative practice agreements with SETMA, Diagnostic Group, Reliant, Dr. Levine, and Dr. Hammett.
- Evaluate care for all unit patients, prioritizing advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary case management to align treatment plans, handoffs, and follow-up needs across providers.
- Support chronic disease management by monitoring patient status and adjusting care plans within scope.
- Apply clinical judgment to support quality improvement and strengthen consistency in unit-level patient care.
- Provide clinical guidance to nursing staff and reinforce practice standards through day-to-day supervision and preceptorship.
RN, FLOAT POOL
3 Years 6 Months
Baptist Hospital - Beaumont, TX | 01.2019 - 07.2022
- Provide care to patients across float assignments while maintaining consistent documentation and responsiveness.
- Perform patient assessments across float-unit assignments and adjust care priorities to match changing acuity.
- Advocate for patient safety by monitoring changes, escalating concerns, and reinforcing safe care practices.
RN, TELEMETRY
3 Years 4 Months
Christus St. Elizabeth - Beaumont, TX | 09.2015 - 01.2019
- Coordinate care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to align treatment priorities and discharge needs.
- Monitor telemetry changes closely and escalate concerning findings promptly to support safe diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Advocate for patients by translating concerns, reinforcing care instructions, and supporting informed decisions at the bedside.
- Administer medications per protocol and track patient responses to support ongoing treatment effectiveness.
- Contribute to quality improvement by reporting recurring issues, sharing observations, and strengthening unit workflows.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University - Saint Louis, MO
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University Beaumont - Beaumont, TX
05-2015
Skills
Advanced patient assessment
Diagnosis and treatment planning
Medication management
Chronic disease management
Collaborative practice agreements
Clinical leadership
Unit management
Staff supervision
Certification
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support with AED and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
RN License
APRN-CNP
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Hospital
07.2022 - CurrentRead more
RN, FLOAT POOL
Baptist Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2022Read more
RN, TELEMETRY
Christus St. Elizabeth
09.2015 - 01.2019Read more
Lamar University Beaumont - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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Maryville University - Master of Science, Nursing
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