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Karen M. Lemieux

Karen M. Lemieux

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Compassionate, motivated, reliable, seasoned RN experienced in supporting and monitoring patients. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Healthcare of Paradise
12.2024 - Current
  • Provide patient care and eduction to patients with chronic illnesses, administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Assess plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients, monitor vital signes, administer injections, and provide assistance with medical procedures.
  • Document patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professional to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
  • Instruct patients on proper self=scare techniques
  • Assist in wound care treatments such as debridement and dressing changes.
  • Monitor patient wounds for signs of infection and healing progression

Registered Nurse

Valley Specialty Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2024
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses, administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients, monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Assisted in wound care treatments, such as debridement and dressing changes.
  • Monitored patient wounds for signs of infection or healing progress.

Registered Nurse

Valley Hospital
07.2011 - 09.2021
  • Conduct patient evaluation, coordinate care plans, administer medication, provide wound care, perform blood draws, and monitor vital signs.
  • Provided support and education for patients and family members.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient needs and progress.
  • Provide direct care to patients receiving intravenous fluids, medications, other treatments, and monitor patient's vital signs.
  • Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
  • Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Above and Beyond awards received 2012-2020

Charge Nurse

Hillcrest Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 04.2011
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
  • Responsible for 60 residents. Provided assessment, charting, administering medication, monitoring vital signs, supervised CNAs and made clinical decisions.

Education

Associate Of Science - Nursing

Berkshire Community College
05.2009

LPN - Nursing

Berkshire Community College
Great Barrington, MA
06.2007

Skills

  • Vaccine administration
  • Chart updating
  • Discharge coordination
  • Medical assessment
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Collecting vitals
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Emotional awareness
  • Documenting vitals
  • Patient discharging
  • Direct nursing care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Healthcare of Paradise
12.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Valley Specialty Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse

Valley Hospital
07.2011 - 09.2021

Charge Nurse

Hillcrest Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 04.2011

LPN - Nursing

Berkshire Community College

Associate Of Science - Nursing

Berkshire Community College

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