Wound Care, Case Management, Infectious disease, IV Infusion, charge
Resume:
KARIN CAPE
Salem, OR *****
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SUMMARY
Organized and knowledgeable with 27 yrs. experience. Including Neurology, Med tele, and Orthopedics. Providing fast, accurate assessments working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and a multitude of other highly skilled interdisciplinary specialists to maintain best healthcare practices and standards.
SKILLS
• Discharge Planning
• Quality Improvement
• Health Promotion
• Case Management
• Culturally-sensitive care
• Nursing leadership
• Chronic Disease Management
• Electronic Health Records Management
• Wound Care
• Emergency Procedures
EXPERIENCE
OREGON SPECIALTY GROUP
CASCADE ID AND INFUSION
SALEM HOSPITAL
1998-2024
• Held managerial positions. Supervised staff, involved in hiring process, served as wound care specialist. Mastered IV and infusion skills. Knowledgeable in specialty medications such as Influximab, IVIG, and Rituxan. Wound care certified for 10 years. Flexible, cross trained, frequently serving as charge nurse. Worked in a COVID treatment area administering Sotrovimab monoclonal antibodies. Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, patient care and treatment implementations. Assessed patients' progress and communicated findings to the on-call practitioner in order to maintain or adjust prescribed care. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop effective care plans for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses. Administered medications and therapies to patients as directed by the attending provider. Completed clinical tasks in accordance with hospital policy. Oversaw patient admissions and discharges from the hospital to a variety of settings, including home care, rehabilitation facilities and self-care. Applied critical thinking skills to identify patient needs and provide the safest, most appropriate interventions. Educated new employees in regards to hospital policies and procedures. Assisted in spearheading the company Cascade ID and Infusion. Became a team leader and valued nurse in the clinic. Fortunate to have my BSN funded by the company for joining full time from per diem. Worked at Cascade ID and Infusion and Salem Hospital simultaneously while attending online courses.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 08/2013
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
• Associate degree nursing Chemeketa Community College, Salem OR. ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Interests are traveling, outdoor activities, reading, family and friend gatherings, and gaining new knowledge, particularly from other people and experiences. Won an award for mentorship from Salem Hospital. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Graduated with a 3.88, made the Dean's list twice. Participated in Pressure ulcer prevention and safety committees at Salem Hospital, as well as initiated the creation of the lift team, preventing many staff injuries. Preceptor for students and new hires from 1999 to present.
CERTIFICATIONS
• Current RN BSN, BLS, WCCN. Prior ACLS, PALS, ONC.
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