Overview
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Karen A Kramer

Belford,NJ

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Lab Instructor

Brookdale Community College
02.2023 - Current
  • Resource person to students in the nursing skills laboratory.
  • Assist students to achieve proficiency in performance of nursing skills.
  • Evaluate student's performance of nursing skills through on campus validations and simulations.

Nurse Practitioner-Throughput Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2020 - Current
  • Manage patients with acute and chronic conditions.
  • Order and interpret appropriate lab tests.
  • Manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Prescribe medications including controlled substances.
  • Answer patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Ensure patients receive appropriate level of care ie observation vs inpatient.

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

HRT Center of NJ
12.2018 - 09.2020
  • Reviewed and signed off on comprehensive lab work and scripts.
  • Educated and advised patients on services related to hormone replacement therapy.
  • Prescribed and administered testosterone replacement therapy.

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Team Health
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Provided direct medical care to patients requiring hospitalization.
  • Chart medical history, assess health status, diagnose any potential issues.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other health professionals to provide high-quality care.
  • Modified treatment and care plans, as necessary.

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Medical Associates Of Marlboro
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Evaluated patient physical complaint and provide appropriate treatment.
  • Advised and educated patients regarding hygiene, diet and effective disease prevention methods.
  • Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
  • Documented care in the participant's medical record consistent with documentation policies.

Care Coordinator, RN

Riverview Medical Center
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Facilitated the progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan of care.
  • Worked closely with the Social Work Care Coordinator in providing services.
  • Incorporated assessment, care coordination and education of the patient/caregiver/healthcare team to reach appropriate goals for hospitalization and post-hospitalization care.
  • Promoted capacity management, appropriate length of stay, readmission reduction and high patient satisfaction.

Case Manager

Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield
07.2013 - 11.2016
  • Assessed patient's clinical needs against guidelines/standards to ensure that the level of care is medically appropriate.
  • Evaluated the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of medical services and procedures provided.
  • Coordinated with patient, family, physician, hospital and other external customers with respect to the appropriateness of care from diagnosis to outcome.
  • Monitored patient's medical care activities, regardless of the site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness.
  • Advocated for the member/family to coordinate resource utilization and evaluation of services provided.

RN, Case Manager

Meridian at Home Hospice
11.2011 - 07.2013
  • Managed care for terminally ill patients.
  • Collaborated with Interdisciplinary Team to maintain the comfort and quality of life for patients in their homes, residential care facilities, as well as in the hospital environment.
  • Supervised licensed practical nurses and nursing aides that provide personal care.

Staff Nurse

Monmouth Medical Center
04.2009 - 11.2011
  • Provided pre and post operative nursing care for 5-7 adult/ geriatric patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions including lumbar laminectomies, anterior/posterior cervical discectomies, total knee replacements, and total hip replacements.

Staff Nurse

Bayshore Community Hospital
04.2007 - 03.2009
  • Implemented patient care for up to 10 patients per section.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Monmouth University
2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Felician College
2012

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Brookdale Community College
2006

Timeline

Nursing Lab Instructor

Brookdale Community College
02.2023 - Current

Nurse Practitioner-Throughput Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2020 - Current

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Team Health
02.2019 - 12.2019

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

HRT Center of NJ
12.2018 - 09.2020

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Medical Associates Of Marlboro
05.2018 - 12.2018

Care Coordinator, RN

Riverview Medical Center
12.2016 - 05.2018

Case Manager

Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield
07.2013 - 11.2016

RN, Case Manager

Meridian at Home Hospice
11.2011 - 07.2013

Staff Nurse

Monmouth Medical Center
04.2009 - 11.2011

Staff Nurse

Bayshore Community Hospital
04.2007 - 03.2009

Master of Science - Nursing

Monmouth University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Felician College

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Brookdale Community College
Karen A Kramer