Karissa Pearson
Reading,PA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Berkshire Commons
Exeter, Pennsylvania
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by staff related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Ortho-Trauma LPN
Tower Health Reading Hospital
Reading, PA
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Assisted with the following; ordering supplies, arranging transportation, admissions, discharges, delegating tasks, patient assessments, communication with family members of patients.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and implementing preventative measures.
Emergency Medical Technician
Western Berks Ambulance Association
Reading, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, bleeding control, maintaining immobilization of c-spine.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
Med Tech Supervisor
Keystone Villa At Fleetwood
Blandon, PA
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Supported unit efficiency by maintaining open communication with all shifts, problem shooting to improve facility areas of weakness.
Medication Technician
Country Meadows of Allentown
Allentown, PA
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Personal Care Aide/ CNA
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Topton, PA
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medical Institute
Allentown, PA07-2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Willow Street, PA06.2023
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled
Kempton, PA2017
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Berkshire Commons
03.2025 - Current
Ortho-Trauma LPN
Tower Health Reading Hospital
07.2023 - 03.2025
Emergency Medical Technician
Western Berks Ambulance Association
01.2023 - Current
Med Tech Supervisor
Keystone Villa At Fleetwood
05.2021 - 08.2022
Medication Technician
Country Meadows of Allentown
05.2020 - 05.2021
Personal Care Aide/ CNA
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
07.2019 - 05.2020
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medical Institute
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled
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