Kathryn Karl
Ephrata,PA
Summary
Accomplished LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Garden Spot Village, enhancing resident care through expert management of medical care and strong organizational skills. Excelled in dementia and geriatric healthcare. Proven ability to build strong relationships with coworkers, residents and families while providing compassionate care.
Friendly and dependable with effective communication and organizational skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Garden Spot Village- Meadow View Memory Support
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee coverage and flow.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
LPN Charge Nurse
Ephrata Manor
02.2005 - 12.2017
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care for residents in a 48-bed unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering the phone, computer input, faxing and completing insurance forms.
- Reported health conditions and changes to assigned physician.
LPN 11-7 Charge Nurse
Moravian Manor
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Prepared lab slips for ordered testing,
- Delivered updates in patient status to 7-3 charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
Oshkosh North High School
Oshkosh, WIMedical Billing Certificate -
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PAPractical Nurse -
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI01.1983
Skills
- Dementia and Geriatric health care knowledge
- Data Collection, Data Entry
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Appointment Scheduling
- Paperwork Processing
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Garden Spot Village- Meadow View Memory Support
08.2018 - 06.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Ephrata Manor
02.2005 - 12.2017
LPN 11-7 Charge Nurse
Moravian Manor
08.2002 - 08.2003
Oshkosh North High School
Medical Billing Certificate -
Northampton Community College
Practical Nurse -
Madison Area Technical College
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