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

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