Karlyn Stevens

Dedicated RN-BSN offering proven skills in client care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Graduate from the Accelerated Bachelor in Nursing program at the University of Massachusetts. Passionate about providing quality healthcare to all patients. Desire to serve as a psychiatric provider that is able to target underserved and rural regions to bridge the gap in mental health services and be a part of the change. Additional strengths include solid critical thinking skills, adapting quickly in challenging and fast-paced environments and communicating with diverse patient populations. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Able to maintain non-judgmental and supportive stance in relating to patient and family concerns. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Pursuing skill advancement and desire to pursue further education. Committed to providing therapeutic interventions and client education to enhance mental health outcomes.

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Clinical Experience

Surgery Center of New England - In-Patient Day Surgery

Circulating nurse and Pre-op experience

Berkshire Medical Center Psychiatric in-patient and withdrawal in patient units

Baystate Oncology, Pediatrics, Maternity,  and Respiratory Unit 

- Performed vitals, Preventative care, Clinical documentation, HIPPA regulation, Bed side care, Pre-op, Post-op, and surgical experience

Research Experience (at Westfield State)- Effect of THC on the Response of Differentiated THP-1 Macrophages. Presented results at CURCA and MassURC

- WST-1 assay was performed to determine if THC affected cell viability or proliferation. THP-1 macrophages pretreated with THC were infected with E. coli in vitro and a standard gentamycin protection assay was performed. ELISA, Pipetting skills, Cell culturing

Human Resources Unlimited - Forum House 55 Broad St, Westfield, Ma 01085 Social Services Organization January 2017- July 2017- worked with members to help learn everyday skills to become more independent - full integration of the disabled in the community - empowering members to make informed decisions, providing opportunities for meaningful work and skill building, and endeavors to fully include people with disabilities in community life

North Middle School 350 Southampton Rd, Westfield, MA 01085 Guidance Department December 2009 - June 2010- Shadowing the guidance department in everyday functions

• CPR Certified
• CPI Certified

• Kalianne Motson, RN-BC, BSN. Holyoke Medical Center - Adult Behavioral Health - Clinical Leader (413) 534-2500
• Ormond Hamilton Jr, RN-BC, BSN. Holyoke Medical Center - Adult Behavioral Health - Executive Director of Behavioral Health Inpatient (413) 534-2500
• Julie Fraley, RN-BSN. Holyoke Medical Center - Clinical Supervisor Nursing (413) 534-2500
• Veronica Hibert, CTR Baystate Medical Center - Tumor Registry (413) 332-4373 veronica.hibert@baystatehealth.org