Karen M Wolfe, MSN,RN

• Oversee daily nursing operations and staff scheduling to optimize workflow and enhance team collaboration.
• Support quality assurance initiatives to enhance patient care standards.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication among staff members.
• Ensured timely documentation of all nursing activities within electronic medical records system, contributing to accurate record keeping and informed decision-making processes.
• Facilitated communication between families, interdisciplinary teams, and various departments to address and resolve concerns.
• Engaged with nurse manager to design and roll out strategies focused on elevating patient outcomes and optimizing neighborhood performance.
• Supervise and support nursing staff providing guidance and mentoring to promote professional growth and development.

Assistant Nurse Manager for 9West Short Stay Unit, Surgical Service Line Float Team, and Interdisciplinary, Medical, Preoperative, Assessment, Consultation and Treatment (IMPACT) Clinic

• Developed and implemented staffing schedules to ensure optimal coverage while supporting staff work-life balance.
• Assessed staff performance consistently, delivering constructive feedback and fostering professional development opportunities.
• Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
• Led discussions alongside nurse manager during unit staff meetings and morning huddles to promote effective teamwork and operational efficiency.
• Supported nurse manager in optimizing timecard processes and enhancing staff growth and development programs.

• Facilitated effective staffing strategies across various units to enhance efficiency in same-day procedure unit.
• Evaluated and modified staffing strategies to meet regulatory requirements while accommodating varying patient acuity levels.
• Administered comprehensive care for patients during peri-operative and post-operative phases.
• Facilitated collaboration among interdisciplinary team members within surgical unit.

• Coordinated assessment and preparation protocols for patients scheduled for various surgical procedures, ensuring optimal readiness for both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Coordinated efforts with diverse teams to improve patient outcomes and ensure effective treatment plan implementation.
• Delivered comprehensive care and discharge planning for patients in Phase II recovery.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, medication administration, and post-discharge care strategies. Assisted in clinical instruction and monitored nurse progress to support unit outcomes and goals.
• Oversaw orientation of new nursing personnel and mentored student nurses to promote professional growth and adherence to best practices.

• Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
• Educate patients and families on health management, medication administration, and post-discharge care plans.