Misti Karr
Ashland,AL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and optimizing patient care through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Unit Manager
Lineville Health and Rehabilitation
Lineville, US
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Clay County Hospital
Ashland, US
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained accurate records of patient medical history, test results, treatments and progress notes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Clay County Hospital
Ashland, US
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Telehealth Nurse
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Birmingham, US
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided telehealth nursing services to patients in a variety of settings.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Consulted with physicians regarding the physical condition of patients.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Coordinated follow-up visits with primary care providers or specialists as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to telehealth nursing practices.
- Adhered to ethical standards while providing quality healthcare services remotely.
Clinical Nurse LPN
Clay Quality Healthcare
08.2014 - 03.2018
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practices were followed.
- Analyzed laboratory results and implemented appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to residents per doctors' orders or CRNP orders.
Emergency Room LPN
Clay County Hospital
Clay, US
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Admissions Clerk
Clay County Hospital
Clay, US
02.2005 - 06.2010
- Greeted incoming patients and their families in a professional manner.
- Verified patient information, including insurance coverage and medical history.
- Processed admission paperwork, including consent forms and health records.
- Assisted with registration for new patients and updated existing patient records.
- Performed data entry to ensure accurate patient information was entered into the system.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient-related information as outlined by HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinated admissions with other departments such as laboratory services, radiology.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers. to coordinate admission process.
- Collected co-pays from patients when applicable and issued receipts accordingly.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL08-2021
LPN - LPN
Southern Union Community College
AL08-2011
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical assessment
- Lab result interpretation
- Critical Care
- Data Collection
- IV management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Direct Patient Care
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Staff Supervision
- Treatment Planning
- Coordinating referrals
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
Certification
- AED Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: RN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Unit Manager
Lineville Health and Rehabilitation
06.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse (RN)
Clay County Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2022
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Clay County Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2020
Telehealth Nurse
US Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2018 - 06.2018
Clinical Nurse LPN
Clay Quality Healthcare
08.2014 - 03.2018
Emergency Room LPN
Clay County Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2014
Admissions Clerk
Clay County Hospital
02.2005 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College
LPN - LPN
Southern Union Community College
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