KAREN E. APPLETON
Registered Nurse, Board-Certified Emergency Nurse
Tracy,CA
Summary
Compassionate Board-Certified Emergency Nurse in all facets of patient care with 8 years nursing experience, with 6 years in an Emergency Room setting. Able to work well with diverse patient populations and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Natural leader, with strong ambition and a willingness to teach others. Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families and doctors, through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and advocacy for patient care. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse, Emergency Room
Total Med Staffing; Little Company Of Mary Medical
Torrance, CA
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion in 60-bed ER.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Total Med Staffing; Stanford ValleyCare Hospital
Pleasanton, CA
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Relief charge nurse on overnight shift for 40-bed ER.
- 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.
- Recognizing and implementing care for COVID-19 patients to prevent clinical decline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Total Med Staffing, Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Cared for patients in 12 bed critical care ER, focusing on team nursing with physicians for treatment of diverse and challenging patient population in inner city area
- Re-learned best nursing practices in pandemic situation, implementing and caring for patients during COVID-19 start and surge in LA area
- Maintained and frequently reassessed changes in patient condition and collaborated care with other team members
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Total Med Staffing, Little Co. Of Mary Hospital
Torrance, CA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Cared for patients in 60-bed ER, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Established and maintained professional relationships quickly
- RN: Patient ratio 4:1
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Total Med Staffing, Mountainview Hospital
Las Vegas, Nevada
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action in 60 bed ER
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Delivered high level of quality care while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- RN: Patient ratio 4:1
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center
Montclair, NJ
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including lumbar punctures and intubation procedures
- Initiates accurate, and ongoing assessments in EMR of physical and psychological needs of patients to establish expected outcomes
- Precepted new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Triage incoming patients, rapidly assessing patient needs and determining appropriate actions
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Average RN: Patient ratio 7:1
Private Duty Contractor Registered Nurse
State Farm Insurance
West, NJ
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Independent RN contractor for 1:1 nursing care of total-care patient
- High level of personal accountability
- Critical thinking regarding changes in patient condition, and contacting physicians as needed
Registered Nurse
LTAC, Alaris Health, The Chateau
Rochelle Park, NJ
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Lead Nurse on night shift for long-term ventilated-patient 19-bed unit
- Recognize change in patient condition and communicate with physicians and families
- Discharge planning and teaching to patients and families
- Average RN: Patient Ratio 9:1
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Grand Canyon University
Arizona10.2023
Associates Degree - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
05.2014
Skills
- Board Certified Emergency Nurse
- BLS/ACLS/PALS/NIHSS/TNCC Certified
- Excellent IV insertion skills
- High level of autonomy
- Provided patient and family advocacy along with clear communication
- Committed to quality patient care
- Adaptable team player/leader
- Well-practiced in physical assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infusion medication administration including critical care drips and titration
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Room
Total Med Staffing; Little Company Of Mary Medical
10.2021 - 02.2022
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Total Med Staffing; Stanford ValleyCare Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Total Med Staffing, Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2020
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Total Med Staffing, Little Co. Of Mary Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2020
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Total Med Staffing, Mountainview Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center
09.2016 - 06.2019
Private Duty Contractor Registered Nurse
State Farm Insurance
05.2016 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
LTAC, Alaris Health, The Chateau
03.2015 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Grand Canyon University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
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