Karla Groah
Stockport,OH
Summary
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 26 years of experience in nursing. Expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Skilled in inpatient teaching and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
Zanesville, OH
10.2013 - Current
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
LPN Charge Nurse
Somerset Healthcare
Somerset, OH
2005 - 2009
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked on-call from 2008-2009
LPN
Muskingum Valley Health Centers
Zanesville, OH
2008 - 2010
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ohio University, Zanesville
Zanesville, OH08.2013
Some College (No Degree) - License Practical Nursing
Mid-East CTC, Adult Education
Zanesville, OH08.1997
High School Diploma -
Sheridan High School
Thornville, OH01-1994
Skills
- Unit Administration/Charge Nurse
- Patient Monitoring/Care Oversight
- Nursing Staff Leadership/Clinical Coordinator
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) Certification
- Chemotherapy Certification (ONS)
References
- Arica Reeves (740) 683-5165 aricareeves@gmail.com
- Regan Heagan (740) 704-5960 regan.buchanan@gmail.com
- Erin Resor (740) 359-5122 er221906@ohio.edu
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
10.2013 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Somerset Healthcare
2005 - 2009
LPN
Muskingum Valley Health Centers
2008 - 2010
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ohio University, Zanesville
Some College (No Degree) - License Practical Nursing
Mid-East CTC, Adult Education
High School Diploma -
Sheridan High School
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