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
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