Karen Renee Lawler RN, MSN, FNP-BC

** **** ******* ****** ******, Ohio 43055

740-***-****

ac43wb@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic practitioner with meticulous customer service skills, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience includes accessibility and care of diverse populations with multiple chronic conditions, personalized healthcare and exceptional leadership.

Seeking a sales/clinical position with a patient-focused organization with a supportive environment

SKILLS

Cogent analytical skills, Change agent, Excellent interpersonal communication skills, Self-motivated to learn new and innovative concepts in healthcare

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Served as Nurse Practitioner Preceptor for students from Georgetown University, University of Cincinnati, University of Alabama and others - Writer for The Danville Times “The Danville Healthcare Forum” - Parish School of Religion Teacher / Saint Edwards the Confessor Parish Granville, Ohio

EDUCATION

Candidate for Ohio University Post Master’s Psychiatric & Mental Health NP Certificate anticipated graduation 2019

Walden University - Doctoral Candidate for Nursing Practice with anticipated graduation 2020

Completed Doctoral work in Nursing Practice at Madonna University in Livonia Michigan 5/2010 through 5/2012

Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Ohio University-Athens, Ohio - May 2007

Masters of Science in Nursing Education, Ohio University – Athens, Ohio May 2006

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Ohio University-Athens, Ohio - June 2004

Associate of Science of Nursing, Ohio University-Zanesville, Ohio November 1994

Completed academic credit towards a degree in Retail Merchandising & Design, Muskingum Area Technical College, Zanesville, Ohio September 1989- August 1991

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

September 2015 to present

Advance Healthcare Chantilly, Virginia

House Call Nurse Practitioner – Serving Columbus and Metropolitan Regions, Ohio

Perform comprehensive health risk assessments in members’ homes of several insurance plans with goal of enhanced care coordination and access to essential health services such as medical, mental health and social services

Create comprehensive plans of care and educational strategies for patients coping with chronic disease states

Proficient with electronic medical record, software and iPad; superior interpersonal communication skills

December 2012 to November 2017

Knox Community Hospital Mt. Vernon, Ohio

Department of Primary and Specialty Care

Family Nurse Practitioner

Change agent influencing the recommencement of a stand alone medical office

Managed and oversaw daily operations of office, staff and client scheduling

Solo Practitioner in a rural setting caring for vulnerable populations - providing comprehensive care to patients with acute illnesses and chronic disease states, employing population management strategies to engage patients and families

Experience with analyzing complex and multidimensional data from EMR

Dynamic spokesperson – inspiring progressive discussions addressing workplace unity

Recipient of numerous patient inspired recognition accolades – STAR cards

Utilizes Transitional Care Models to direct fellow staff members in care coordination

On call for my practice - daily and weekends; Active in reducing rehospitalization of vulnerable patients

Launched Pilot Study for meaningful use and Patient Centered Medical Home strategies

Influential in leading the launch for Accountable Care Measures within hospital systems and patient care models

September 2012 to March 2013

United Healthcare Baltimore, Maryland

House Calls Practitioner Part Time

Perform comprehensive home assessments for a special needs population living with chronic conditions. Assessments performed on Medicare beneficiaries with the goal of enhanced care coordination and access to essential health services such as medical, mental health and social services

Provide seamless transitions of care across healthcare settings, providers and health services

September 2010 to October 2012

OhioHealth/Millhon Clinic Columbus, Ohio

Family Nurse Practitioner

Recipient of prestigious recognition ~ nominated for “organizational systemness providing extraordinary and inspirational care

General Manager of Shared Medical Program for Diabetes Self-Management

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team - providing transitional care of patients experiencing acute and chronic phases of illness in a primary care setting

Actively participate in a Patient Centered Medical Home approach to care; providing comprehensive primary care to adults and youth, broadening access and coordination to healthcare

Serve on organizational wide committees with a systems approach to decrease rehospitalization of patients experiencing heart failure

Utilize strategies to enhance patient self management skills - Health Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, Population and Preventative Health and Health Literacy

January 2007 to April 2010

The Ohio State University Hospital/Ross Heart Hospital Columbus, Ohio

Staff Registered Nurse

Responsible for the direct care and education of patients and families with extensive comorbidities extending from cardiovascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias

Provide leadership in charge nurse role ~ assist in the planning, administering and evaluating the nursing care of patients on an intensive care unit of 35 beds

Responsible for learning how to operate all technological equipment utilized on a critical care unit

Utilize critical judgment based upon the application of scientific knowledge and guided by the established philosophy and policies of the organization and the unit

Assist physicians in performing specific bedside procedures

September 2005 to February 2007

Central Ohio Technical College Newark, Ohio

Nursing Instructor and Student Mentor/Advisor

Course instructor for basic ECG

Responsible for providing clinical instruction for nursing students completing a two year Associate level program

Provide students with broad range of clinical experiences and education; including experiences in orthopedics, neurosurgery, medical-surgical, cardiology and skilled/rehabilitation settings

Utilize nursing informatics to facilitate student learning

February 2005 to August 2005

Licking Memorial Hospital Newark, Ohio

Staff Registered Nurse

Responsible for assessing and delivering direct care to a patient population with emergent healthcare needs

Able to work with autonomy, adaptability, and flexibility; maintaining composure during times of pressure with trauma or critically ill patients and worked as an effective team member in a collaborative role with other disciplines

August 2005 to November 2005

The Ohio State University Hospital/Ross Heart Hospital Columbus, Ohio

Staff Registered Nurse

Serve in Charge Nurse Role and responsible for direct care and education of patients and families with extensive comorbidities extending from cardiovascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias

Able to work with autonomy, adaptability, and flexibility; maintaining composure during intense pressure and work as an effective team member in a collaborative role with other disciplines

September 2001- February 2005

Mount Carmel East Hospital Columbus, Ohio

Staff Registered Nurse; Emergency Department

Responsible for delivering direct care to a patient population with emergent healthcare needs. Including the initial evaluation, treatment, coordination of care among multiple providers, as well as assisting in the disposition of any patient requiring expeditious medical, surgical, or psychiatric care.

Staff Registered Nurse; Orthopedic/Neurosurgery

Responsible for the direct nursing care of a patient population receiving elective and non-elective orthopedic and neurological surgical interventions

Served in charge nurse role overseeing nursing and non-nursing staff of 50 bed medical-surgical unit ~planned nurse roster, supervised and guided other nurses in their work

February 1996 to May 2002

Newark Healthcare Centre Newark, Ohio

Staff Registered Nurse

Subacute Rehabilitation Unit serving primarily an Adult and Geriatric population

Recipient of Employee of the Month award and honored with special recognition for outstanding organizational skills

Served as Nursing Supervisor for 300 bed Nursing Facility including Hospice, Alzheimer’s, Subacute, Skilled and Long-Term care patients

Responsible for organizing and delivering direct nursing care to patient populations with various skilled and rehabilitative healthcare needs

Coordinated Nursing care and special therapies for patients with special needs preparing for transition home after prolonged hospitalizations

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certification in State of Ohio

DEA prescribing capabilities

Basic Life Support Certification

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Change Agent Philosophies/Concepts

Behavioral Health/Pain Management/Diabetes/Cholesterol Management

Patient Centered Medical Home /Population Management/Meaningful Use

Health Literacy/Motivational Interviewing

Nursing/Medical Informatics

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