K ARE N MAR I E CAMP, RN

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Layton, Utah 84041

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H IG H L IG H TS OF QUAL I F ICAT IONS

Offering more than 20 years of successful nursing experience in Critical Care, Emergency

Department, Medical In tensive Care Unit, Surgical In tensive Care, Cardiothoracic Recovery,

Same Day Surgery, Minor OR, Travel Nursing and Air Force Reserve Flight Nursing.

Leadership

• Served 11 years as the Charge Nurse for Alta View Hospital Emergency Room, effectively

supervising and directing as many as 12 nurses and technicians.

Creative Organizer/Problem Solver

• Coordinated with other departments in modifying daily work assignments to keep a

balanced workload in all areas while meeting budget limitations.

T eam Builder/Player

• Taught and led by example, assisting and advising nurses during demanding workloads.

• A demonstrated professional who maintains loyalty to administration and management

w hile serving as an advocate for patients and staff.

Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC certified.

• Registered Nurse and Certified Natural Health Professional

Nursing Skills

• Received the Alta View Hospital Nurse Excellence Award in 2001

• Proven professional nursing skills.

• Extensive knowledge of medical procedures and terminology.

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theories, principles, practices and procedures.

People/Communication

• Ability to work well and communicate with administrators, physicians, patients, and co-workers.

• Responses to life threatening situations.

• Expertise serving multicultural populations form diverse socioeconomic backgrounds

Quality

• Practical Recognized for consistently providing excellent warm and compassionate nursing care

including during experience and dedication to providing the highest quality of care in compliance with

JCAHO, HIPAA, OSHA and all other medical standards, practices, regulations and laws.

Computers

• Proficient in the use of nursing and medical care related computer software including software to

analyze, track, quantify and manage patient care.

PROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE:

2011 – 2012. Sabbatical for education enrichment/travel/recertification’s.

2009 – 2011. Varying locations

P rivate Duty/Home Visit Nurse

• Administered medications, meal preparations.

• Assisted in ADL’s, and Physical Therapy of homebound patients:

89 year old male cardiac patient on hospice care

5 year old boy; post-op (cervical spine stabilization and bone grafts)

28 year old male with crush injuries following Line-of-Duty Humvee accident and

subsequent PTSD issues.

1998 – 2009. Alta View Hospital – Sandy, Utah

E mergency Room Charge Nurse

• Coordinated, assigned and assisted nurses and technicians in maintaining productive

f low for emergency room procedures.

• Delegated assignments to ancillary staff.

• Ensured the well-being of patients.

• Troubleshot and resolved care and staffing issues.

• Administered medications and IV’s.

• Provided t r iage, t rauma, wound, OB/GYN, and mental health care.

• Assisted with central line insertions.

• Performed orthopedic casting and splinting.

• Assisted in completing patient assessments and histories.

• Communicated and coordinated with medical staff and administration personnel.

2004 - 2005. Davis Hospital and Medical Center – Layton, Utah

S taff Registered Nurse Emergency Room

• Ensured the well-being of emergency room patients.

• Administered medications and IV’s.

• Provided t r iage, t rauma, wound, OB/GYN, orthopedic and mental health care.

• Assisted in completing patient assessments, histories, and discharge planning.

1989 - 1998. Peninsula Regional Medical Center – Salisbury, Maryland

Staff Registered Nurse Float Team

• Administered care in Same Day Surgery, Telemetry, Detox, ICU, and ER.

• Provided t r iage, t rauma, wound, OB/GYN, and mental health care.

• Assisted with central line insertions and administered medications/I.V’s.

• Performed orthopedic casting and splinting.

• Sexual Assault Evidence Collection.

• Medevac care to critical patients t ransported to Maryland Shock/Trauma Center.

1984 – 1994. US Air Force Reserve – McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey/Kelly Air Force Base,

Texas M ilitary Nurse (Captain)

• Provided nursing care to military personnel and family members, in M ICU, SICU, CCU,

and CVICU at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX.

• Served as a Flight Nurse in overseas operations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCAT ION:

Recent Continuing Education

• Drug and Alcohol Specialist

• Relaxation/Stress Management Therapy

• Natural Health Nursing Certification

• Herbal Medicine Maker Boot Camp

• Current on all required RN certifications

Wesley College – Dover, Delaware

• ADN – Registered Nurse

Wilmington College – Wilmington, Delaware

• Behavioral Health Courses: Community Psychology, Counseling and Psychotherapy, and

Behavior Modification

Department of Air Force Training

• Medical Service Officers M ili tary Indoctrination – Shepherd AFB, TX.

• Battlefield Nursing and Ballistics Training – McGuire AFB, NJ.

• U.S. Air Force Flight Nursing School – Brooks AFB, TX.

A FF I L IAT IONS

• Utah Emergency Nursing Association

• United Way Volunteer

• Domestic Violence L iaison

• American Red Cross Disaster Team Volunteer

• Department of Veterans Affairs, SLC, UT

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