Kari Shanley

Email: abpezm@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Novi

State: MI

Zip: 48377

Country: USA

Phone: 248-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

RN with 6.5 years of experience in a variety of settings--on medical- surgical floor, hospice case managing, in-patient hospice, private duty, and ECF. Hardworking, collaborative RN with a steadfast commitment to quality care.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Schoolcraft College, Livonia MI 1/2001 to 5/2006 (Nursing)

High School Dipolma from University of Detroit Mercy, Livonia MI 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

RN with 6.5 years of experience in a variety of settings--on medical- surgical floor, hospice case managing, in-patient hospice, private duty, and ECF. Hardworking, collaborative, compassionate RN with a steadfast commitment to quality care.

Licenses

Current MI Registered Nurse Licensure expires 3/31/2013

CHPN certification expires 12/31/2013

Health Care Provider CPR expires September 2013

Skill Highlights

Familiarity with disease management programs

Patient evaluation/intervention

Problem resolution

Professional bedside manner

High level of autonomy

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Dedicated hospice care provider

Familiarity with disease management programs

Supervisory duties

Skilled in conducting physical examinations

Infection control standard

Flow sheet charting

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Professional Experience

February 2012 to June 2012

Advanced Home Care Troy, MI

RN

Cared for C2 injured, vented quad. Used sound, ethical and independent decision-making consistent with medical protocols. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

December 2010 to February 2012

Criticore Nursing Agency Canton, MI

RN

Private duty nursing in patient homes. Cared for the same C2 injured, ventilator dependent, quadriplegic pt. for one year. Performed medication pass, trach care, breathing treatments, suction, cough assist, infection control. Used ambu bag on a daily basis. Contacted doctor's office for refill requests. Spoke with pharmacy staff. Organized/obtained supplies for day trips. Experienced with Autonomic Dysreflexia

September 2010 to December 2010

Visiting Nurse Association of SE MI Oak Park, MI

RN Case Manager

Case managed hospice patients mainly in their homes. Assessed patients and implemented/adjusted care plans depending on disease progression. Notified doctor for medication orders/changes. Participated in IDG. Used Horizons for charting. Admitted and pronounced patients.

May 2010 to August 2010

In-House Hospice Bingham Farms, MI

RN Case Manager

Case managed hospice patients in ECFs and ALFs. Participated in IDG process every week. Provided hospice care ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.

March 2008 to May 2010

Odyssey In-patient Hospice Southfield, MI

RN

Cared for pre-active and actively dying patients and managed symptoms in an in-patient unit. Performed medication pass. Contacted doctor for adjustments to medications depending on efficacy and patient needs. Provided patient and family education regarding medications, symptom management, and hospice philosophy. Pronounced patients

December 2008 to March 2008

Abbey Living Center Warren, MI

Unit Manager--RN

Performed medication pass. Completed monthly and daily assessments. Provided education to patients. Accurately documented all elements of nursing admissions, treatments, medications, discharges, and follow-up care.

May 2006 to March 2008

Botsford Hospital Farmington Hills, MI

RN

Worked on a respiratory based medical-surgical floor. Obtained ventilator and trach knowledge. Contacted physicians and pharmacy as needed. Provided education to patient's and families. Served as charge nurse on a rotating basis.Treated patients with chronic and acute respiratory issues as well as preoperative/postoperative patients. Infused blood products.

Education and Training

2006 Schoolcraft College Livonia, MI

Associate of Science Nursing

1992 University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Science Special Education

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