Karen Jeanne Baris
APRN CON-AP, WN-AP
Little Rock,AR
Summary
1. Dynamic APRN with a proven track record at VA Central Arkansas Health Care System, specializing in wound and ostomy care.
2. Excels in problem-solving and teamwork.
3. Adapt at managing patient care with a friendly, positive attitude.
4. Ability to adapt and communicate effectively, ensuring high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environment in specialty II Lit wound care.
5. Healed 90% of all wounds for Lit Wound clinic from January 2024 to October 2024 saw 960 patients in Lit wound care Spec II.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Karen Jeanne Baris APRN CON-AP, WN-AP Specialty II
VA Central Arkansas Health Care System
Little Rock, AR
01.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment Specialty II Clinic Outpatient for Wound and Ostomy patients.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed for Wound Ostomy Patients in Outpatient LR WOCN Spec II clinic.
RN CWON-AP
North Little Rock, AR Fort Roots VA
North Little Rock, Arkansas
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Served as liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding wound and ostomy treatment options and progress updates for Veterans Inpatient at Eugene J. Towbin Health Care Center 2200 Fort Roots Drive, AR 722144-1707. Phone: 501-257-1000.
- Decrease Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries in CLC units to Zero Prevalence in the year 2022.
- Worked together with SPD to standardized the Specialty Mattresses used on the Nursing Home units and Rehab Unit in Eugene J. Towbin Health Care Center 2200 Fort Roots Drive, AR 72214-1707. Phone: 501-257-1000.
APRN CWON-AP
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
Augusta, GA
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Responsible for seeing all wound and ostomy patients via consult Biweekly in Specialty clinic as outpatient.
- Responsible for completing consults Inpatient at Critical Care Unit, Med-Surgery Units, and Uptown facility in the Nursing Home Units and writing orders for plans of care for wound/ostomy/proper air mattress and equipment need to prevent pressure injuries and heal pressure injuries.
- Worked with Nursing Staff on prevention of Hospital Acquired Pressure injuries to Zero rate for Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries.
- WOCN Staff standardized all wound and ostomy supplies for inpatient SPD and Outpatient Pharmacy.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a teams in Critical Care Units, Medical Surgical Units, and Nursing Home Units.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Science of Advance Practice Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR 01.2022 - 12.2011
Skills
Problem-solving
Team management
Flexible and adaptable
Customer service
Teamwork and collaboration
Friendly, positive attitude
Timeline
Karen Jeanne Baris APRN CON-AP, WN-AP Specialty II
VA Central Arkansas Health Care System
01.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Masters of Science of Advance Practice Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
01.2022 - 12.2011
RN CWON-AP
North Little Rock, AR Fort Roots VA
05.2021 - 01.2022
APRN CWON-AP
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
09.2016 - 07.2021
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