Karla Mayer
Janesville,WI
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with 16 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse
Private Duty In-Home Care
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Independent Sales Director
Mary Kay Cosmetics
08.2019 - Current
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Resolved problems with customers to maintain relationships.
- Coordinated staff sales meetings to discuss developmental strategy, best practices and process improvements.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
- Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
- Attended industry events to represent organization and build professional network.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Recover Health/Aveanna Home Health, Home Health
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Registered Nurse
Access Community Health Center
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse
UW Health
05.2007 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's General Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Certified Medical Assistant
UW Health
05.2000 - 05.2007
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
2007
Medical Assistant Program - undefined
Madison Area Technical College
2000
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Home Visits
- Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Team Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Intravenous Therapy
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Wound Care
- Administering Immunizations
- EMR Systems
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the DAISY Award 2016
- Nurse Council Representative
- EPIC Super User
- Nurse Team Lead
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Private Duty In-Home Care
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Recover Health/Aveanna Home Health, Home Health
09.2019 - 06.2021
Independent Sales Director
Mary Kay Cosmetics
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Access Community Health Center
09.2017 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's General Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse
UW Health
05.2007 - 10.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
UW Health
05.2000 - 05.2007
Associate Degree - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Medical Assistant Program - undefined
Madison Area Technical College
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