Natalie Karson
West Babylon
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with over six years of telemetry experience, and a total of 4 travel assignments, who excels in fast paced environments and adapts to new work flows quickly.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse; Med/Surg & Telemetry RN Float contract
Northwell Flex Staff, SSUH, Plainview Hospital, LIJ Valley Stream
08.2022 - Current
- Provided care for patients in Medical- Surgical, telemetry, cardiac intervention/step down, and ED Hold with variety of diagnoses.
- Performed wound care, administer medications, and use assessment skills to provide care of patient.
- Monitoring post-op vitals set up PCA, fluids, cardiac drips, and assimilated patients to unit.
- Manage central, PICC, peripheral IV lines and perform dressing changes
Registered Nurse; Clinical Decision Unit/ED Overflow (AYA Healthcare Travel Contract)
Adventist Health Glendale, Glendale, CA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Instructed patients and family members on diagnoses, treatment plans, and self management to promote continuity of care
- Collected lab specimens, performed EKGs, and interpreted diagnostic testing
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directed evacuations, admissions and transfers
- Preceptor to numerous new graduate RNs
- Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including delay in discharge, equipment inaccessibility, and procedure postponement
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapy
Registered Nurse; Med/Surg & Telemetry RN Float contract (AYA Healthcare Travel Contract)
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Assessed patients, monitored and managed IV fluids and medication, interpreted lab results, and administered insulin, and blood transfusions.
- Obtained experience at level 1 Trauma hospital
- Monitored patient condition post-surgery and ensured appropriate plan of care consistent with multidisciplinary team guidelines
- Dedicated patient advocate, communicating patient desires and promoting safety.
Registered Nurse; 5 Tower- Telemetry/Medical Surgical Unit
Southshore University Hospital, Bay Shore, NY
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Provided basic care and ensuring safety of 6-7 patients per shift
- Participated in codes and RRTs as charge RN
- Completion of Nurse Residency Program
- Served as charge nurse during the height of Coronavirus pandemic; overseeing the safety and overall productivity of a 42 bed unit, including preparation of code carts and weekly Pyxis count
- Stroke unit certified/NICHE certified (Nurses Improving Care for Health-system Elders)
- Preceptor to numerous new graduate nurses
- BLS/ACLS certified
Nanny
Care.com, Bellmore, NY
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Worked for three separate families consisting of six individual children, ages 1 to 7
- Transported children to school, supported extracurricular activities and sport events
- Prepared meals, bathed children; participated in children's therapy
- Provided in-home support to mothers and performed housekeeping duties
- Conducted weekly meetings with parents to discuss achievements of child(ren)’s goals
Medical Entry Clerk
Ivy Physical Rehabilitation, Islandia, NY
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Responsible for medical billing and coding, managing medical records, and other data entry
- Prepared and sent 300 invoices per day to patients and law firms; created digital paperwork to be stored in EMR
- Tasked with the responsibility of ensuring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Completed other clerical tasks (phone calls, faxes, filing)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NYSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of New York, License #774147
- Registered Nurse in the State of California License #95283936
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (Expiration Date: June 2027)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (Expiration Date: June 2027)
- Skin Cancer Education Certificate (Fall 2018)
- American Red Cross National Student Nurse Program Certificate (Fall 2018)
Timeline
Registered Nurse; Med/Surg & Telemetry RN Float contract
Northwell Flex Staff, SSUH, Plainview Hospital, LIJ Valley Stream
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse; Clinical Decision Unit/ED Overflow (AYA Healthcare Travel Contract)
Adventist Health Glendale, Glendale, CA
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse; Med/Surg & Telemetry RN Float contract (AYA Healthcare Travel Contract)
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse; 5 Tower- Telemetry/Medical Surgical Unit
Southshore University Hospital, Bay Shore, NY
01.2020 - 12.2021
Medical Entry Clerk
Ivy Physical Rehabilitation, Islandia, NY
06.2017 - 09.2017
Nanny
Care.com, Bellmore, NY
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College