Karla Sokup
Chippewa Falls,WI
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse bringing 26 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
St Joesph’s Hospital
Chippewa Falls, WI
03.1998 - Current
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
High School Diploma - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI12.1997
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Cardiac monitors
- Direct Patient Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- IV Insertion
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Emergency Care
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
St Joesph’s Hospital
03.1998 - Current
High School Diploma - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College