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Karen Welter MS, ACCNS-BC, RN

Denver,CO

Summary

A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an Advanced Practice Provider who specializes in the development and coordination of evidence-based practice, nursing practice, and system-level change. A CNS is a change agent who develops knowledge and skills in disease management, technology implementation, patient care optimization, staff education, and continuous improvement. As a recent graduate, I am ready to use a strong critical care nursing skill set and graduate degree together to adapt to a role that improves the delivery of patient care within the community.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

ICU RN

Medical Center Of Aurora
04.2018 - Current
  • Provided high-quality care to medical and surgical ICU patients, as well as open heart patients and use critical thinking to prevent clinical deterioration.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.

Travel Surgical ICU RN

Denver Health
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

COVID-19 ICU RN

BSA
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Med/Onc Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse

Medical Center of Aurora
03.2017 - 04.2018
  • Provided patient care to patients from OR, ER, and ICU. Responsible for precepting three new-grad nurses to the unit with outstanding feedback from staff, management, and the program coordinators.

PACU RN

Surgery Partners
06.2015 - 03.2017
  • Assessed patient conditions and monitored recovery after MAC and general anesthesia while effectively collaborating with surgeons

Education

Master of Science - Adult Gero Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

MSN- University of Colorado
Aurora, CO
2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
2014

Skills

  • Quality Improvement Activities
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Issue Assessment and Monitoring
  • Sedation Management
  • MEDITECH Software
  • Care Prioritization
  • Disease Processes
  • Protocol and Procedure Improvement
  • Disease Processes
  • Protocol and Procedure Improvement
  • Professional Development
  • Facility Policies and Procedures
  • Care Coordination Support
  • Professional Development
  • Facility Policies and Procedures
  • Care Coordination Support
  • Nursing Process
  • Microsoft Office
  • Performance Improvement
  • Project Implementation
  • Interdisciplinary Care

Timeline

Travel Surgical ICU RN

Denver Health
12.2021 - 03.2022

COVID-19 ICU RN

BSA
12.2020 - 02.2021

ICU RN

Medical Center Of Aurora
04.2018 - Current

Med/Onc Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse

Medical Center of Aurora
03.2017 - 04.2018

PACU RN

Surgery Partners
06.2015 - 03.2017

Master of Science - Adult Gero Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

MSN- University of Colorado

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

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