Karen Wright
Republican City,NE
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Dedicated RN that offers 27 years of patient care experience, in both the med surg and ER.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, ER
Harlan County Health System
Alma, NE
12.2003 - Current
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with various diagnoses, in both medical surgical unit and emergency room.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Certified
Harlan County Health System
Alma, NE
10.2000 - 12.2003
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tri Valley Health System
Cambridge, NE
05.1997 - 10.2000
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admission, delivery, and discharge of OB patients and their newborns.
- Assisted in the ER within LPN scope of practice
Education
Registered Nurse -Associates Degree -
Bryan School Of Nursing
Lincoln, NE12.2003
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Mid Plains Community College
North Platte, NE05.1997
Care Staff Member -
Mid Plains Community College
McCook, NE05.1995
Nurses Aide -
Mid Plains Community College
McCook, Ne12.1994
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Patient and Family Liaison
- IV Insertion
- Patient Examination
- Electronic Charting
- Accurate Documentation
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, ER
Harlan County Health System
12.2003 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse-Certified
Harlan County Health System
10.2000 - 12.2003
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tri Valley Health System
05.1997 - 10.2000
Registered Nurse -Associates Degree -
Bryan School Of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Mid Plains Community College
Care Staff Member -
Mid Plains Community College
Nurses Aide -
Mid Plains Community College
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