KarolAnne White
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness RN
Brooklyn Job Corps
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with Nurse Practitioner to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Administered Oral medications as directed by Nurse Practitioner and BJCA treatment guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated student medical charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided supervision to staff LPN
- Assist in development of community links for health resources. Participate in Regional DOL calls.
- Provide oversight in the absence of a HWD
- Coordinate health care for students with Chronic Care Management Plans for students with Chronic illnesses.
- Serve as Center's Family Planning Coordinator.
- Performs other duties as assigned by HWD, NP & at times Center Director
CNA Instructor
Brooklyn Job Corps
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared challenging lesson plans to develop CNA students into successful healthcare professionals.
- Developed interesting and informative training to keep students engaged in learning and developing necessary skills for long-term career success.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
COVID-19 Tester & Vaccinations
Ambulnz
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
- Documented findings according to established standards, logging and communicating details to streamline infection assessment process.
- Maintained safe and sanitary environment by conducting regular disinfecting and cleaning measures.
- Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
- Documented all COVID-19 screenings, results and follow-up action on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
- Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
HHA Educator
ABC Training Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Truecare Pharmacy
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders.
- Refilled and programmed intrathecal pumps for chronic pain and spasticity patients.
- Performed infusion and patient assessments and monitored patient response to fulfill emergency needs and provide psychosocial support.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
RN MLTC Case Management
White Glove Placement
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
Home Infusion RN
Bioscrip Infusion Services
08.2013 - 04.2018
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with administrative and pharmacy staff to plan refill scheduling and deliveries of medications.
- Refilled and programmed Intravenous pumps for critical patients.
- Performed infusion and patient assessments and monitored patient response to fulfill emergency needs and provide psychosocial support.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Facility
12.2008 - 03.2013
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
- Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Implemented Total Patient Care for a 4-7 patient assignment
- Performed all necessary medical procedures on patients.
- Facility population ranged in age from 2 weeks to 21 years of age.
LPN Classroom & Clinical Instructor
Taylor College
05.2007 - 12.2008
- Taught all aspects of Nursing Care to students in the LPN program
- Supervised and mentored students during their clinical rotation
- Taught skills in the simulated lab as well as the Hospital setting
- Participated in student & staff conferences
- Participated the development of the LPN-RN educational track
Community Health Outreach Registered Nurse
Marion County Health Department
09.2007 - 02.2008
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Community Health RN based in Immunization, Pandemic and Natural Disasters.
- Coordinated the VFC for all towns within the County.
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
SUNY Downstate Hospital
10.2004 - 12.2006
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN/RN, Medical-Surgical
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
06.2001 - 08.2003
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Implemented Care for Various Patient assignments, including but not limited to Med-Surg, Long Term, Respiratory, Memory Care, HIV/AIDS, ICU step down, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MDMaster of Science - Nursing Education
Florida Hospital College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.2001
Skills
- Managing Deadlines
- Patient Care Planning
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Evaluations
- Removing Sutures
- Medical Records Management
- Family Education
- Long-Term Care
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Anesthetic Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- VFC Compliance
- Performing EKGs
- Setting Up Referrals
- Patient Assessments
- Well Visit Procedures
- Medical Supply Management
- Medication Administration
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Direct Patient Care
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- BPSS teaching certificate
- FEMA disaster training
- CPR
Timeline
Wellness RN
Brooklyn Job Corps
03.2023 - Current
CNA Instructor
Brooklyn Job Corps
08.2022 - 03.2023
HHA Educator
ABC Training Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
COVID-19 Tester & Vaccinations
Ambulnz
01.2022 - 09.2022
RN MLTC Case Management
White Glove Placement
12.2018 - 03.2020
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Truecare Pharmacy
06.2018 - 03.2022
Home Infusion RN
Bioscrip Infusion Services
08.2013 - 04.2018
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Facility
12.2008 - 03.2013
Community Health Outreach Registered Nurse
Marion County Health Department
09.2007 - 02.2008
LPN Classroom & Clinical Instructor
Taylor College
05.2007 - 12.2008
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
SUNY Downstate Hospital
10.2004 - 12.2006
LPN/RN, Medical-Surgical
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
06.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Morgan State University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Florida Hospital College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- BPSS teaching certificate
- FEMA disaster training
- CPR
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