Karla Quinones
Racine,WI
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with experience at Ascension, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, I foster collaborative care environments and excel in complex problem-solving, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care for diverse patient populations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension
Racine, WI
12.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge planning.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented vital signs accurately in electronic health records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Shiftmed
Janesville, WI
05.2024 - Current
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge planning.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented vital signs accurately in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Health Care
Milwaukee, WI
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge planning.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented vital signs accurately in electronic health records.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented vital signs accurately in electronic health records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSan
Bryant And Stratton College
Wauwatosa, WI12-2021
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Infection control measures
Wound care
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Telemetry monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Critical care
Tracheostomy care
Precepting
EMR systems
Performing ekgs
Complex Problem-solving
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Relationship building
Vaccine administration
Diabetes management
Insulin medication assistance
High level of autonomy
ADL assistance
Patient counseling
Diabetes and nutrition education
Cardiac care
Oxygen saturation standards
Mobility assistance
Feeding assistance
Seizure management
Chart updating
Team coordination
Patient discharge
Lab result interpretation
Collecting vitals
Family education
Patient evaluation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advocate Health Care
07.2024 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Shiftmed
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - BSan
Bryant And Stratton College