Karmen Hatton
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Penn Medicine, demonstrating exceptional skills in interdisciplinary collaboration and compassionate care. Excelled in clinical judgment and intravenous therapy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Known for ethical practice and strong clinical judgment, adept at improving outcomes through focused, patient-centered care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System
03.2004 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System
12.1998 - 03.2004
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers on the orthopedic/trauma unit
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Registered Nurse
Staff Nurse Agency
12.1995 - 12.2000
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Misericordia Hospital
06.1996 - 07.1997
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Graduate Nurse
Temple University Hospital
06.1993 - 12.1995
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to diverse populations.
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Obtained information from patient interview and observation and documented vital signs, weights and heights to facilitate patient care activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.1993
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical Practice
- Intravenous therapy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System
03.2004 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System
12.1998 - 03.2004
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Misericordia Hospital
06.1996 - 07.1997
Registered Nurse
Staff Nurse Agency
12.1995 - 12.2000
Graduate Nurse
Temple University Hospital
06.1993 - 12.1995
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
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