KAREN A. OLDEN, APRN, FNP, BC
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EDUCATION
Pace University
Master's of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
New York, NY 10038
Sep 1994 to Dec 1996
Certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center since April 1997
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse
Houston, TX 77030
Sep 1990 to Nov 1990
Certified since 1991
Columbia University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
New York, NY 10032
Sep 1975 to May 1978
The King's College
Associate in Arts degree in Pre-Nursing
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
Sep 1973 to May 1975
WORK HISTORY
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Overlook Hospital, Radiation Oncology
Summit, NJ 07901
Aug 2006 to present
Provide direct care to radiation oncology patients including history and physical exams, side effect and symptom management, ordering and monitoring of labs, prescription of medications, wound and ostomy care
Provide patient education re: radiation therapy and side effect management
Evaluate and initiate referrals to nutritionist, social work, support group as indicated
Assist in coordination of patient care within the department
Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines in planning of care for oncology patients
Evaluation, treatment and patient education for wound and ostomy patients in radiation practice
Wound, Ostomy & Continence Specialist, FNP
Atlantic Home Care & Hospice
Millburn, NJ 07041
Oct 2000 to Aug 2006
Provided direct patient care and consultation for complex wound and ostomy patients with multiple co-morbidities
Developed and coordinated wound and ostomy program for agency including clinical practice, education, protocols, and supply management program
Leader of Wound Care Team and Pressure Ulcer Collaborative and Wound Performance Improvement projects
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Plainfield Health Center
Plainfield, NJ 07063
Feb 1998 to Apr 2000
Provided primary care in ambulatory setting to pediatric population from newborn to age 22
Coordinated school and sports physical exam programs for Plainfield school center
Provided counseling and developed educational programs for high risk adolescents in the community
Coordinator of Wound & Ostomy Program
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ 07039
Jan 1996 to Jan 1998
Provided direct care and consultation for complex wound and ostomy patients with multiple co-morbidities at SBMC and Union Hospital
Redesigned and coordinated the wound and ostomy program at SBMC and Union Hospital including clinical practice, education, protocols and products
Led successful multidisciplinary Pressure Ulcer Performance Improvement Tam project to reduce pressure ulcer incidence, passing JCAHO review
Wound, Ostomy & Continence Specialist
Overlook Hospital
Summit, NJ 07901
May 1993 to Jan 1996
Provided direct patient care and consultation to complex wound and ostomy patients with multiple co-morbidities
Redesigned and coordinated wound and ostomy program including clinical practice, education, protocols and products
Led multidisciplinary Pressure Ulcer Prevention Team
REFERENCES
Available on request
MEMBERSHIPS
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
Member since 1990
Oncology Nursing Society
Member since 2006