Karen Fritzman, RN, BSN
Groton, Ma., 201-***-****
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Professional summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience in a variety of diverse settings. Providing
excellent level of Nursing care to both Pediatric and Adult patients.
Experience
April 2011-Present, LCCPS school district in Lowell, MA
• Head RN for 650+ Student population and staff
• Development of written policy and procedures
• Coordinator of interdisciplinary staff and medical profession for students
• Maintaining and submitting all documentation to both state and federal levels
• Development of teaching programs for students
• CPR instructor for staff and students, Asthma Educator for staff, students and parents
• Nursing care to all staff and students
February 2005-April 2011, Groton Dunstable School district
• District Coordinator for Vision and Hearing
• Involved in teaching plans for students
• Diabetic, self Catherization, Nutrition, First Aid and Hygiene Education for students and staff
• Emergency care for students and staff
July 1995-August 2004, Hackensack University Medical Center
• RN for 24 bed Open Heart step down unit
• Working part time and per diem hours
• Clinical Level 1 nurse
September 1989-January 1995, Hackensack University Medical Center
• Clinical Lever III RN
• Open Heart step down and CCU unit
• Administrative duties
• IV insertion Certified, IV Medication Administration Certified, Sedation Certified, ACLS and
BLS Certified, Telemetry Certified, Wound Care Certified
• Developed care plans for assessment, implementation, evaluation and discharge teaching
programs for staff and provided teaching to patients and families.
• Involved in application process for Magnet Status for Nursing, achieved in 1989
• Preceptor to New Graduates
• Resource RN for other staff members and Medical Interns
• Liaison with all other disciplines for the care of the patient from pre-op to discharge planning
and home care
June 1984- September 1989 Hackensack Medical Center
• Clinical Level I and Clinical Level II RN
• Direct patient care to cardiac and med/ surg. Patients
Certifications
AHA Cpr Instructor
AHA Cpr Certified
Commonwealth of Ma. RN
Open Airways Asthma Certified
Seven Habits of Rutgers Graduate School of Public Health, Newark, NJ,1986-1999
Rutgers College of Nursing, Newark,NJ, Bachelors of Science 1984
References
Healthy People
Education
Upon Request