Karey Siers
LPN
Parkersburg,WV
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, wound care, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assisted Living Facility Nurse
The Arlington of Naples
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
Supply Chain Manager
Homecare
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Wound care supply ordering and supply management for 2 branches, KCI wound vac ordering, VA , and private insurance ordering.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
Clinical Coordinator
Doctor’s Choice HH
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for st, ot, pt, and sn staff.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Ordered and maintained appropriate stock of medications and supplies.
- Managed emergency patients and handled patient treatment concerns.
Hospice Nurse
Amedysis Hospice
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse/EHR Coordinator
Worthington Health Center
05.2019 - 03.2020
- I worked in Medical Records as the EHR coordinator, I taught Point Click Care to new hires, broke down charts, did nursing nursing audits, triaged nursing issues, worked as a floor nurse when needed, was part of the management team, On Call every 4 weeks
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Skilled Nursing Facility Floor Nurse
Arbors at Marietta
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Assisted Living Facility Nurse
Wyngate Senior Living
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated team performance and care quality.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Staff Nurse/Behavioral Health
PAIS
10.2012 - 10.2016
- Performed assessments and provided medication and or treatments to patients with severe behavior issues.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
Home Health Nurse
LPN, Ability Healthcare
05.2010 - 09.2012
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Assisted Living Floor Nurse/Weekend Nursing Supervisor
LPN, Wellington Place
11.2009 - 07.2010
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Supervised ancillary staff
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Home Health Nurse
Priority Healthcare Services
04.2008 - 10.2009
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Obtained vitals Q shift
- Medication administration and wound care provided per order.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Home Health Nurse
Care All Home Care Services
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Medication administration and wound care provided per order.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Skilled Facility Nurse/ Memory Support Nurse
Eagle Pointe Healthcare
07.2002 - 07.2007
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, and Alzheimer's
- Unit supervisor at times.
Phlebotomist
Camden Clark Memorial Hospital
03.2000 - 08.2001
- Followed infection control procedures
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Education
RN Prep Courses
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN06.2012
Nursing
Wood County School of Practical Nursing
Parkersburg, WV2002
Phlebotomy Certificate
Finks School of Phlebotomy Zanesville
Zanesville, OH1998
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting/ Nursing Courses
Hocking Technical College
Nelsonville, OHHigh School Diploma -
Parkersburg South High School
Parkersburg, WV1995
Skills
- LPN
- Staff Nurse
- Home Health
- Phlebotomy
- Typing
- Alzheimer's Care
- Dementia Care
- Hospice Care
- Home Care
- Laboratory Experience
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising Experience
- Patient Care
- Medical Office Experience
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Experience Administering Injections
- Venipuncture
- Office Management
- Phone Etiquette
- Certifications and Licenses
- PCC proficient
- Clinical Staff Management
- Floor Assignments
- Compliance Requirements
- Wound Care
- Manage Records
- Kinser proficient
- Scheduling experience
- KCI proficient
- Wound Care Certificate Florida
- Senior Care
Accomplishments
- Achieved my wound care certificate in 2023.
Certification
LPN
2002
Phlebotomy
August 1998 to Present
LVN
CPR Certification
Additional Information
IV certified in Ohio
Timeline
Assisted Living Facility Nurse
The Arlington of Naples
07.2022 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Homecare
11.2021 - 07.2022
Clinical Coordinator
Doctor’s Choice HH
12.2020 - 11.2021
Hospice Nurse
Amedysis Hospice
03.2020 - 10.2020
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse/EHR Coordinator
Worthington Health Center
05.2019 - 03.2020
Skilled Nursing Facility Floor Nurse
Arbors at Marietta
03.2017 - 05.2019
Assisted Living Facility Nurse
Wyngate Senior Living
10.2016 - 03.2017
Staff Nurse/Behavioral Health
PAIS
10.2012 - 10.2016
Home Health Nurse
LPN, Ability Healthcare
05.2010 - 09.2012
Assisted Living Floor Nurse/Weekend Nursing Supervisor
LPN, Wellington Place
11.2009 - 07.2010
Home Health Nurse
Priority Healthcare Services
04.2008 - 10.2009
Home Health Nurse
Care All Home Care Services
07.2007 - 04.2008
Skilled Facility Nurse/ Memory Support Nurse
Eagle Pointe Healthcare
07.2002 - 07.2007
Phlebotomist
Camden Clark Memorial Hospital
03.2000 - 08.2001
RN Prep Courses
Pellissippi State Community College
Nursing
Wood County School of Practical Nursing
Phlebotomy Certificate
Finks School of Phlebotomy Zanesville
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting/ Nursing Courses
Hocking Technical College
High School Diploma -
Parkersburg South High School
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