Karin Veleba
Sandusky,OH
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Fisher Titus Medical Center
Norwalk, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided wound care as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that met the needs of each patient.
- Educated patients and families about treatments, medications, and self-care management techniques.
- Utilized problem solving skills to assess complex medical situations and formulate appropriate interventions.
Staff Development Nurse
Kingston Of Vermilion
Vermilion, OH
04.2018 - 12.2023
- Oriented new employees to expected nursing standards and facility processes.
- Monitored nursing performance to track skill gaps and plan training on individual and group basis.
- Motivated nurses to continuously develop skills through educational events and in-service classes.
- Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments.
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
BLS Instructor
ProMedica Memorial Hospital
Fremont, OH
11.2017 - 09.2023
- Instructed through lecture, discussion and demonstration in basic life support and first aid.
Adjunct Faculty
Terra State Community College
Fremont, OH
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Initiated thought-provoking clinical discussions to help students develop their critical thinking abilities.
- Kept abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature and attending professional conferences.
- Maintained thorough records of student attendance and grades.
Staff Development Coordinator
Volunteers Of America Bethesda Care Center
Fremont, OH
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Supervised 50-100 employees, developed and managed employee orientation process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Directed facility's NATCEP program including recruitment, enrollment, and instruction. Trained 25 new STNAs annually.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic - Lakewood Hospital
Lakewood, OH
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Served as liaison between medical director, clinical staff and community healthcare facilities.
- Ensured the accuracy of medical information submitted to insurance companies for pre-authorization for post acute stay.
- Facilitated patient discharges from acute care to appropriate level of care; acute inpatient rehab or skilled nursing facility.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Stein Hospice Service, Inc.
Sandusky, OH
12.2008 - 06.2014
- Planned and organized staff development and orientation programs for nursing services.
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for all staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Incorporated evidence-based care into practice environment to ensure high quality care for patients and their families.
- Evaluated nursing notes to confirm that they accurately and completely described care provided and patient responses.
- Actively participated in company based Quality Assurance Program.
Acute Care Floor Nurse
Firelands Regional Medical Center
Sandusky, OH
05.2000 - 05.2008
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Provided health education training for post operative patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
2006
Affiliations
Member, Sigma Theta Tau
Member, Ohio Nurses Association
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Fisher Titus Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Staff Development Nurse
Kingston Of Vermilion
04.2018 - 12.2023
BLS Instructor
ProMedica Memorial Hospital
11.2017 - 09.2023
Adjunct Faculty
Terra State Community College
08.2016 - 05.2021
Staff Development Coordinator
Volunteers Of America Bethesda Care Center
04.2015 - 12.2017
Clinical Care Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic - Lakewood Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2014
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Stein Hospice Service, Inc.
12.2008 - 06.2014
Acute Care Floor Nurse
Firelands Regional Medical Center
05.2000 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
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