Registered Nurse Care

KARLA R. HALL RN, BSN

***** ********* ***** **********, ** 40299

Cell: 502-***-****

• *******@*******.***

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Dedicated, patient-focused, Registered Nurse with proven strengths in acute patient care, triage,

preceptor program, relief charge nurse, new program development and care management.

Excellent capacity to multi-task: manage numerous, often competing priorities and foster

the provision of advanced patient care.

Administrative and referral experience including admissions, assessment, treatment, and

education for patients from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Commonly recognized as an excellent care provider and patient advocate from supervisors,

physicians, patients and colleagues.

Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and motivate other healthcare personnel to provide top-

quality patient care through relief charge duties, system team leader and team-oriented

groups.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; detailed accuracy in patient history,

assessment, charting, and other documentation.

Certifications and Proficiencies

Certifications: BLS, NRP, Limited Ultrasound

Proficiencies: Patient/family education; Trainer on Watch Child, OBIX and Care Link systems.

Experience working with EPIC software system through Norton Physician Services and Norton

Hospital.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jewish Healthcare/KentuckyOne Health-

Oncology Administration

7/2012-present

Breast Care Advocate

Part of a newly established breast cancer advocacy program started in Fall 2011 initially working

with the Jewish Premier Gynecology & Obstetrics group. One of two registered nurses on a

team responsible for all women diagnosed with breast cancer within the JHSMH system. Duties

include connecting with patients immediately after diagnosis, making referrals to surgeons,

oncologists, community resources. Coordinated care between patient, primary care physician,

surgeon, oncologist and many others working as a team to facilitate the best outcome for the

patient throughout her treatment plan using resources within the JHSMH system. Developed

unique care plan for each individual focused on their needs while providing timely, high quality

treatment and minimizing gaps/delays in care. Worked with community resources for cancer

patients from the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen, Gilda’s Club, Livestrong at the

YMCA, and many others. Fostered a close relationship with patients and their families to strive

for the highest quality in every aspect of their care from time of diagnosis to survivorship.

Developed and provided patient and family education on a continual basis. Attended

community outreach programs, health fairs and provided seminars to the public focused on

cancer prevention and screenings for women.

Norton Healthcare-

Norton Downtown 1/1998-Present

Norton Suburban 7/2003-9/2011

Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Serve as staff nurse caring for laboring patients, neonates, high-risk antepartum and postpartum

patients. Duties include assessment and care of patients in all aspects of obstetrical area. Evaluate and

teach patients about plan of care through their hospital stay, self-care and care of infant once at home.

Triage patients with minimal supervision for multiple factors related to obstetrics and evaluate need for

immediate or follow up care. Perform IV administration, venipuncture, sterile vaginal exams, fetal

monitoring, and assist with anesthesia procedures following established plan of care. Serve as pre-op,

OR, and post-op nurse on cesarean sections and tubal ligations. Perform telephonic preadmission

screening for scheduled procedures. Work together with physicians, case managers and discharge

planning personnel to attain a level of complete care for the patient/family. Work exceptionally well

with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnic backgrounds and age groups.

NCMA Dixie 9/2011-6/2012

Nurse Navigator

Served as navigator in a pilot position with Norton Healthcare. One of only five RN positions

created and placed throughout Physician Services that focused on patients with certain

chronic diseases to help close the gap between hospital stays and primary care provider

and lower 30 day readmission rates. Duties included tracking and connecting with

hospitalized patients and their family members to then follow up after their stay and help

coordinate care post discharge. Focused on CMS regulations and guidelines for core

measures to increase patient outcomes through education and assistance with improving

self-care measures at home after a hospital stay. Worked closely with home health

agencies and hospital care managers to increase quality of care through the continuum.

Focused on increasing education and compliance for preventative care screenings on all

adult patients regardless of health status in the physician's office by developing a

program utilizing resources within the Norton system.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Jefferson Community College, ADN- Graduated 12/1997

McKendree College, BSN- Graduated 8/2011

Professional References

Dr. Joselito Balatbat (Dr. Jobi)

OB Anesthesiologist

Cell: 502-***-****

Dr. Johnathan Reinstine

OB/GYN

Office: 502-***-****

Audrey Doucette

Co-Worker: Norton Hospital

11404 Catalpa View Court

Louisville, KY 40299

Cell: 502-***-****

Tonya Whitehouse

Team Leader: Jewish Breast Care Advocate

Office: 502-***-****

Cell: 502-***-****

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