Karena Herron ARNP-C FNP CWS
Nurse practitioner
Renton,Wa
Summary
Compassionate Certified Wound Specialist-Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of comprehensive experience in acute care, specialized wound care, hyperbaric oxygen medicine and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations.
Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills with 7 years of previous experience as a registered nurse in Trauma ICU and emergency medicine. In-depth knowledge of IHEAL, Athena, CERNER and EPIC software.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
DispatchHealth
Tacoma, WA
03.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
ARNP Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic
MultiCare Health System
Auburn, WA
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Experience with advanced wound care therapies and implemented best practice criteria- 20-40 patients daily
- Performed medically necessary procedures including but not limited to, performing biopsies, Incision and drainage, suturing, application of total contact casting and multilayer compression wraps
- Evaluate and oversight of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and prescribe treatment strategies
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention
- Provided palliative care ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Delivered high level of care and service to patients through non-traditional methods, including email, video chat and online assessments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient record
- Collaborate with colleagues and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Astria Wound And Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine Clinic
Sunnyside, WA
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Experience with advanced wound care therapies and implemented best practice criteria
- Performed debridements, total contact casting, negative pressure, biopsies, and other medically necessary procedures
- Initiated and managed Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Pioneered and managed Skin rounds in a local long-term care facility
- Inpatient consultations when necessary
- Provide wound consults for local ER
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
- Provided palliative care ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support the health and comfort of patients
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Astria Health- Urgent Care And Family Practice
Sunnyside, WA
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Rural Urgent care -average 20-40 patients daily
- Assessed and treated acute and chronic conditions
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
- Performed appropriate in clinic procedures including but not limited to incision and drainage, laceration repair, splinting, toenail removal,
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to ensure health and comfort of all patients
- Utilize Cerner EHR to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments receive
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Denver, CO12.2011
Skills
- Published Author
- Case report -Peer-reviewed
- Treatment of a Complex Pressure Ulcer Using a Synthetic Hybrid-Scale Fiber Matrix
- DOI: 107759/cureus14515
Cureus Medical Journal Published 4/16/21
Journal of Wound Care accepted pending publication in 11/22
Certification
- NPI 1578082393
- Active DEA license
- Current American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification FNP- F09170126 9/2027
- APRN: WA - AP60822571 1/2/2018-2/23/2024
- Registered Nurse: WA - RN60811884 12/16/17-2/23/24
- Basic Life Certification (BLS)
- HBOT Certified
- CWS®ABWM
Affiliations:
AANP
UHMS
Wound Healing Society
Job Analysis Task Force ABWM
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
DispatchHealth
03.2023 - Current
ARNP Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic
MultiCare Health System
05.2020 - 08.2023
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Astria Wound And Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine Clinic
07.2018 - 05.2020
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Astria Health- Urgent Care And Family Practice
01.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing