Karen Elizabeth Cloutier

*** ******* ******, *** ****** Township, NJ 08234

609-***-****

acpt4b@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Acquire Registered Nurse position, which emphasizes development of the

patient plan of care, through partnering with physicians, interdisciplinary

teams and the patient/family, while utilizing evidence-based practice,

teamwork and patient-centered quality care.

Professional Experience

September 2014 - December 2014

Certified Nursing Assistant to a hospice patient with Parkinson's Disease.

In-home, private care, Tacoma, Washington.

October 2013 - February 2014

Certified Nursing Assistant - PtCA, MultiCare Health Services - Good

Samaritan Hospital/Rehabilitation Unit, Puyallup, Washington. Performed

patient care duties to include obtaining vital signs, assistance with

ADL's, glucose testing and bladder scan. Reported all abnormal values to

the RN. Documented patient vital signs, intake/output, and daily cares.

Collaborated with patient's RN and other healthcare staff to provide

quality patient care.

January 2012 - September 2012

Medication Technician. Brookdale Senior Living (Wynwood of Allenmore),

Tacoma, Washington. Performed duties to include medication assistance and

care for assisted living residents. Accurately passed and charted

medication administration. Ensured the rights of medication administration

were followed at all times. Documented patient care and provided a safe

environment for the clients.

October 2012 - September 2014

Certified Nursing Assistant. Amada Senior Care, University Place,

Washington. Performed home care client duties to include assistance with

ADL's, medication reminders, accompanying to medical appointments,

shopping, errands, housekeeping, and companionship. Documented care,

provided a safe environment and promoted quality client care.

March 1997 - April 2009

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate at: Spruce Run-Womancare

Alliance, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine; Family Crisis Services, Portland, Maine;

Women's Shelter, Rochester, Minnesota; Olmsted County Attorney's Office,

Rochester, Minnesota; Hennepin County Attorney's Office, Minneapolis,

Minnesota. Performed crisis intervention and victim advocacy for victims of

domestic violence and sexual assault, to include shelter advocacy, legal

advocacy, court advocacy and victim/witness coordination. Conducted needs

assessment, and developed appropriate service plans. Maintained

confidentiality. Reviewed case files, facilitated victim/attorney

conferences and provided education to law enforcement and community

agencies regarding victim issues. Served as a victim liaison to attorneys,

law enforcement and members of the judicial system.

Education

Associate Degree of Nursing, Tacoma Community College, Tacoma Washington.

March, 2015.

Bachelor of Science Degree. Excelsior College, Albany, New York. January

2015.

Associate of Science Degree. University of Maine at Augusta. Augusta,

Maine. March 1998.

Certifications and Memberships

Registered Nurse License pending in Arizona will be applying for

endorsement in NJ. NCLEX pass date April 8, 2015.

Healthcare Provider BLS - American Heart Association. September 2010

-present.

Certified Nursing Assistant. April 2010 - present.

American Nurses Association, student membership. January 2015.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. May 2012 - present.

Interests

Research, traveling, exercise, reading, gardening.

References

Wendy Fordham RN, MSN, CCRN, Nursing Faculty Lead, Tacoma Community

College, Tacoma, Washington. 253-***-****. acpt4b@r.postjobfree.com

Vanessa Collet, RN, Preceptor, St. Clare Hospital Med/Tele Unit, Lakewood,

Washington. 253-***-****. acpt4b@r.postjobfree.com

Robert Christensen, President, Owner at Amada Senior Care, University

Place, Washington. 253-***-****. acpt4b@r.postjobfree.com

Cynthia Freeman Cyr, Director, Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance, Dover-

Foxcroft, Maine.

207-***-****. acpt4b@r.postjobfree.com

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