Karyn Vlachos
Amherst,NY
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 27 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with orthopedic rehabilitation specialty.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Team Leader
Greenfields Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lancaster, NY
03.2004 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and quality standards.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team capabilities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with families, addressing concerns and enhancing communication channels.
- Promoted a culture of safety by consistently adhering to infection control guidelines and advocating for proper equipment use.
- Delegated tasks effectively based on team member strengths, maximizing efficiency within the unit.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' conditions upon admission, establishing appropriate priorities for treatment.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, supporting them through challenging medical situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all clinical activities according to regulatory requirements.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Millard Fillmore School of Nursing
Buffalo, NY05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With Minor in Early Childhood Education
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.1992
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient education and advocacy
- Staff supervision
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- CPR/AED and BLS certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse Team Leader
Greenfields Health and Rehabilitation Center
03.2004 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Millard Fillmore School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With Minor in Early Childhood Education
University At Buffalo