Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Timeline

Rachel Karker

Albany ,NY

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

12

12

years of professional experience

Work History

RN

St Peters Health Partners

07.2011 - Current

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Hartwick College

Oneonta, NY

05.2011

Skills

Patient Assessments
EMR Systems
Direct Patient Care
IV Drug Therapy Management
Patient Monitoring
Breastfeeding Education
Postpartum Care

Patient Discharging
Neonatal ICU Procedures
Medical Evaluations
Pain Management
Setting Up Referrals
Patient Education

Timeline

RN

St Peters Health Partners

07.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Hartwick College