Karmen Dahnke
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 18+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients and expert communication with medical staff. Knowledgeable procedural requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Detail oriented with seasoned understanding of medical terminology. Adaptable and resilient with mastery level attention to detail.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Crestwood Medical Center
07.2022 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse, Operating Room (Travel Nurse)
Aya Healthcare
09.2014 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse, Operating Room (Travel Nurse)
RN Network
06.2014 - 08.2014
Staff Nurse, Operating Room (Travel Nurse)
Medical Solutions
01.2013 - 05.2014
Staff Nurse, Operating Room (Travel Nurse)
Soliant Healthcare
01.2012 - 01.2013
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Huntsville Hospital System
08.2006 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Marshall Medical Centers North
05.2005 - 12.2011
Nurse Tech
Marshall Medical Centers North
02.2003 - 05.2005
Education
Certified Professional Coder - Medical Coding
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
08.2023
Certificate of Completion - Medical Coding & Billing
US Career Institute
Fort Collins, CO07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL05.2005
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL05.1994
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Case Review
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Charting
- Complex Medical Terminology
- Process Improvement
- EMR Software
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient and Family Education
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder, August 2023
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Crestwood Medical Center
07.2022 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse, Operating Room (Travel Nurse)
Aya Healthcare
09.2014 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse, Operating Room (Travel Nurse)
RN Network
06.2014 - 08.2014
Staff Nurse, Operating Room (Travel Nurse)
Medical Solutions
01.2013 - 05.2014
Staff Nurse, Operating Room (Travel Nurse)
Soliant Healthcare
01.2012 - 01.2013
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Huntsville Hospital System
08.2006 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Marshall Medical Centers North
05.2005 - 12.2011
Nurse Tech
Marshall Medical Centers North
02.2003 - 05.2005
Certified Professional Coder - Medical Coding
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certificate of Completion - Medical Coding & Billing
US Career Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Snead State Community College
- Certified Professional Coder, August 2023
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