Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Karen Renee Lawler RN, MSN, FNP-BC
** **** ******* ****** ******, Ohio 43055
*****.******@*****.***
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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