Karen Mason, RN

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Salem, NH ***79

603-***-****

Summary of Qualifications:

* Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts since 1997

* Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire since 2002

* Diploma RN from Somerville Hospital School of Nursing

* Certified and current in CPR for the health care professional and First Aid

* Trained and proficient in intravenous infusion, including peripheral and central venous

Catheters (CVC), blood products and pain management

* Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well both independently and in group

settings

* Proficient with computers, various operating and EMR systems

* Excellent critical thinking, organizational, written and verbal communication skills

* Provides culturally sensitive care to acute care patients with a variety of medical,

rehabilitation and emotional needs

Experience:

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital: An Acute Care Rehabilitation Hospital

2002-Present

*Care for a variety of patients in an acute care rehabilitation hospital setting ranging in

age from young adult to the geriatric age group

* Experience caring for post-surgical acute care orthopedic and trauma patients

* Experience caring for patients with neurological issues including those with traumatic

brain injuries, recent cerebral vascular accidents, spinal cord injuries and other neuro

muscular disorders admitted for acute rehabilitation

* Experience caring for patients with reconditioning as a result of cancer, pulmonary,

cardiac, renal disease and dialysis patients

* Experience with diabetes management and patient teaching

* Experience caring for patients with intravenous access devices including central venous

catheters, peripheral lines and administration of blood products and medication

* Extensive experience caring for patients with wounds including use of vacuum assisted

closure (VAC) device

* Excellent assessment skills and ability to communicate effectively to patients and their

families and all other team members

* Active participation in admission and discharge of patients on a fast paced unit

* Participation in care planning development, implementation and evaluation of

interventions to meet care plan goals

* Assist in the coordination of team members and other disciplines to ensure early

identification of changes in a patient and timely evaluation by appropriate disciplines to

prevent adverse outcomes

* Active participation in various hospital committees for the improvement of patient care

Greater Medford Visiting Nurses Association: Case Manager for Home Care Clients

1999-2002

* Provided case management for a case load of 20-25 clients with a wide variety of

home care post-acute needs

* Completed admissions, assessments, development of plans of care, administered

nursing interventions in accordance with agency policy

* Collaborated with physicians, therapists, social workers, clients and their families to

achieve successful client outcomes

* Provided client and family education on relevant disease processes, plans of care,

medication use and emergency procedures

* Implemented discharge planning and initiated appropriate follow up services

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.: RN at Outpatient Hemodialysis Clinic

1998-1999

* Provided skilled efficient nursing care to patients with end-stage renal disease

* Supervised patient care technicians

* Maintained patient safety through assessment, implementation of medical plan of care

and re-evaluation of response to treatments

* Ensured implementation of hemodialysis treatments

* Provided on going assessment of patients on the unit and ensured timely response to

patient emergencies or changes in condition

* Provided patient education regarding proper aseptic technique and infection control,

medication and dietary managements, maintenance of grafts, fistulas and catheters

Lawrence Memorial Hospital: RN on the Transitional Care Unit (TCU)

1997-1998

* Worked as an RN Staff/Charge Nurse on 25 bed unit

* Supervised CNAs on the unit

* Provided resident assessment, implemented and re-evaluated plans of care and ensured

timely notification of physician for changes in a resident’s condition

* Collaborated with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely achievement of resident

care plan and discharge goals

* Participated in discharge meetings and referrals for safe and timely discharges

* Ensured delegation of tasks, supervision of all support staff and communication with

hospital nursing supervisor regarding changes in resident condition

Excellent references available upon request.

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