Karrie Petersen
Vancouver
Summary
Accomplished clinician with extensive nursing, case management, and clinical experience in a hospital setting. Cultivates strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues and healthcare staff, fostering effective communication with all members of the healthcare delivery team. Actively engages in quality improvement, clinical education, patient relations, and professional development initiatives. Adaptable to both independent and team-driven environments, demonstrating excellent communication, critical thinking, time management, and problem-solving skills. Establishes a compassionate and empathetic bedside manner to build strong rapport with patients. Thrives on new challenges and quickly adapts to new processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC, Cerner, Facets, and CAE.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Utilization Review
Providence Health Plan
02.2022 - Current
- Chronic disease management
- Case Management – skilled nursing, discharge planning, DME, Education
- Advocating and collaboration of care by assessing patient needs
- Reviewing chart notes and coordinating days needed for skilled nursing stay
RN Case Manager
Moda Health
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
RN Short Stay
LEGACY HEALTH, SALMON CREEK
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Deliver quality nursing care to a diverse group of patients
- Prepare patients for surgery and provide nursing care in the recovery room
- Manage admissions and discharge processes and educate patients with discharge instructions
- Start IVs and complete admission protocol
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN Claims Processing
MODA HEALTH INSURANCE
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Accurately processed claims for members
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge in body systems
- Read and analyzed patients’ charts to ensure members were receiving appropriate treatments
- Communicated with members and healthcare teams, addressed inquiries, and resolved problems
RN IMCU
LEGACY HEALTH, SALMON CREEK
05.2014 - 03.2017
- Cared for multiple high acuity patients and managed daily transitions comprised of admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Assessed and monitored critically ill patients
- Applied safe medication administration and promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety, environment practice, and isolation precautions
RN Home Health
GENTIVA
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Directed patient care in a home setting, identifying the needs of patients and their family members
- Assessed patients, implemented plan of care, and re-evaluated care plan under the direction of physicians
- Initiated diagnostic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate to care and safety
- Established strong rapport with patients and family members; provided patient education on medication administration, diagnoses, and patient care procedures including wound care, lab draws, and catheter care
RN Medical
LEGACY HEALTH, SALMON CREEK
01.2008 - 05.2014
- Provided care to multiple patients and supported healthcare team members
- Assessed patients, implemented plan of care, and re-evaluated care plan under the direction of physicians
- Monitored patients’ conditions and reported any changes in condition to appropriate physician or provider
- Conducted IV insertion, administration of IV fluids and medications, care of tracheostomies, G-tubes, PEG tubes, NG tubes, and catheter insertion
- Establish strong rapport with patients, family members to educate patients and family members on disease state, medication administration, and discharge planning
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA guidelines, guaranteeing patients’ personal and sensitive information remained confidential
RN Surgical, Emanuel
LEGACY HEALTH, SALMON CREEK
07.2006 - 01.2008
- Served as an inpatient surgical floor nurse at Emanuel Hospital
- Delivered compassionate and quality nursing care to patients with traumatic injuries
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Vancouver, WA01.2014
Associate Degree - Nursing
CLARK COLLEGE
Vancouver, WA01.2006
Skills
- Case management
- Wound Care
- Renal disease – peritoneal/hemodialysis
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Interventions
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Superior Time Management
- Quality Nursing Care
- Obtain and maintain
- Discharge planning
Certifications And Licensure
- Registered Nurse, Washington State, Oregon State
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, 09/2021
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 09/2021
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 08/2019
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN
Core Proficiencies
- Case management
- Complex Wound Care
- Renal disease – peritoneal and hemodialysis
- Phlebotomy
- Catheter Insertion
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Ventilator / Chest Tube / Airway Management
- Tube Feeding / Ostomy Care
- Leadership
- Nursing Interventions
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Superior Time Management
- Quality Nursing Care
Timeline
RN Utilization Review
Providence Health Plan
02.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Moda Health
09.2020 - 02.2022
RN Short Stay
LEGACY HEALTH, SALMON CREEK
05.2017 - 09.2020
RN Claims Processing
MODA HEALTH INSURANCE
04.2016 - 12.2018
RN IMCU
LEGACY HEALTH, SALMON CREEK
05.2014 - 03.2017
RN Home Health
GENTIVA
08.2012 - 09.2015
RN Medical
LEGACY HEALTH, SALMON CREEK
01.2008 - 05.2014
RN Surgical, Emanuel
LEGACY HEALTH, SALMON CREEK
07.2006 - 01.2008
Associate Degree - Nursing
CLARK COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
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