Karen A. Laubacher
Canton,OH
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center
10.2005 - Current
- Monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in patient’s condition
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Records patients medical information and vital signs
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Monitor all aspects of patient care including diet and physical activity
- Instruct individuals and families on topics such as health education, disease prevention and develop health improvement programs
- Provide care on instruct on care of ostomies, wounds and wound vacs.
LPN
Mercy Medical Center
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Experienced in Oncology/Med Surg Unit and Rehabilitation Unit
Nurse Assistant
Mercy Medical Center
- Personal care, vital signs and safety monitoring of patients on Gero-Psyche Unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
2005
Diploma -
W. Howard Nicol School of Practical Nursing
1995
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH1990
Skills
- Administration of Medication
- Documentation
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Intakes and Discharges
- Prioritizing Patients
- Wound care
- Ostomy care
- Intake and discharge
- Patient education
- Resource Allocation
Additional Information
Girl Scout Leader
Ohio Army National Guard-sergeant, Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center
10.2005 - Current
LPN
Mercy Medical Center
Nurse Assistant
Mercy Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Diploma -
W. Howard Nicol School of Practical Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Kent State University