KARIE RABAGIA

** **** ****** **** **********, West Virginia, 26547 United States 304-***-**** ac7zc2@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Stonerise Services LLC, Morgantown, West Virginia United States

Adult Nurse Practitioner for Stonerise Services LLC(Current Employer)

Mon General Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia United States

Adult Nurse Practitioner-Palliative Care December 2014 to November 2, 2016

Working with physicians, staff, patients, outside agencies who are in need of Palliative Care services.

Education regarding Palliative Care to staff, physicians, patients, caregivers

Advanced Care Planning

Symptom management

Holistic approach to patient care

Responsible for Palliative Care Team meetings with the PC Team

Assessment and dictation of findings

Collaboration with both in house and outside agents to coordinate patient care

Member of the Ethics Committee

Working on completion of ELNEC modules for future education with Medical Staff

Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender.

Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).

Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and injuries.

Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.

Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and herbal remedies.

Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults.

Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.

Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.

Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.

Perform routine or annual physical examinations.

Treat or refer patients for primary care conditions such as headaches, hypertension, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, and dermatological conditions.

Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.

Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.

Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.

Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.

Schedule follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.

Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.

Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice including reimbursement of services.

Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control.

Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources.

Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health risks.

Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources.

Since starting work at MGH with the Palliative Care Program the providers have a consistent referral source for Palliative Care patients. Palliative Care has now become its own department with its own budget. I am currently in the process of completing the ELNEC modules. The next step is for certification in Palliative Care.

Lakeside Family Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia United States

Adult Nurse Practitioner, Feb 2013 – Dec 2014

Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender.

Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).

Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and injuries.

Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.

Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and herbal remedies.

Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults.

Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.

Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.

Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.

Perform routine or annual physical examinations.

Treat or refer patients for primary care conditions such as headaches, hypertension, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, and dermatological conditions.

Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.

Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.

Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.

Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.

Schedule follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.

Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.

Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice including reimbursement of services.

Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control.

Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources.

Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health risks.

Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources.

Pikeville Medical Center/Leonard Lawson Cancer Center, Pikeville, Kentucky

Nurse Practitioner, Jun 2010 – Feb 2013

Same duties as above. Also rounded in the hospital to determine the needs of the hospitalized oncology patient. Acted as a member of the Palliative Care Team.

Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, Morgantown, West Virginia

Nurse Clinician, Mar 2007 – Feb 2009

Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.

Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.

Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.

Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.

Prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices, or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.

Work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.

Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.

Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.

Attended tumor boards, discharge rounds.

Meet with physician to go over test results, and plan for the patient's visit in clinic.

Hospice Care Corporation, Arthurdale, West Virginia

Admissions Coordinator, Jul 2005 – Mar 2007

Responsible for all referrals throughout an eight county referral system.

Directed the admissions staff.

Participated in the admissions and screening process in residential areas, nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities.

Held educational sessions with new staff nurses regarding admissions protocols.

Participated in weekly care conferences.

Served as a member of the Ethics Committee at West Virginia University Hospital.

West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia

Clinical Care Coordinator, Feb 2002 – Jul 2005

Responsible for the coordination of all services/systems to ensure an organized, multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of care to all adult Hematology/Oncology patients.

Coordinated patient care with ancillary departments within the hospital, home health agencies and hospice organizations.

Coordinated plan of care with other assigned teams by monitoring service schedules, facilitating scheduling of interdepartmental and external agency services.

Liaison between patients, physicians and other health care teams.

Attended tumor boards and discharge rounds to obtain necessary information for communication with other departments/agencies and for obtaining continual learning experiences.

Included Clinical Care Coordinator for the Skilled Nursing Unit. Evaluating patients for possible admission to the Skilled Nursing Unit. Directing weekly multidisciplinary care plan meetings and completed all MDS forms and updates.

Health South Mountainview Rehabilitation Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia

Case Management Nurse, Mar 2001 – Feb 2002

Same responsibilities are Clinical Care Coordinator only at a rehabilitation facility.

Collaborated with family members, insurance companies, therapists, physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists to achieve maximal patient outcomes.

Coordinated family meetings to communicate patient progress/lack of progress.

Monitored patients for any needed alterations in their care plans.

Dr. Kimberly Stearns Family Health Center, Morgantown, West Virginia

Registered Staff Nurse, Aug 1999 – Mar 2001

Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.

Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.

Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.

Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.

Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.

Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.

Conduct specified laboratory tests.

Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.

Triage of patients.

Administration of chelation therapy.

West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia

Registered Staff Nurse- (Part Time), Jan 1999 – Dec 1999

Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.

Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.

Responsible for direct patient care on a medical surgical floor.

West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia

Registered Staff Nurse in Radiation Therapy, Jan 1993 – Jan 1999

Same responsibilities as above only in the Radiation Therapy Department of WVU Hospital.

Participated in the yearly local Health Fairs and Relay for Life to benefit cancer patients.

Part of clinical trial study for the drug Amifostine. Monitoring patients, collecting data, reporting data to drug company.

Training in West Palm Beach for implementation of Brachytherapy to be used in the department.

Participated in stereotactic radiotherapy procedures on patients with brain tumors.

West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia

Clinical RN IV, Jun 1991 – Jan 1993

Registered Staff Nurse Duties only in the Skilled Nursing Unit of WVU Hospital. Patient population consisting of geriatrics, patients with chronic health issues, oncology patients and post op orthopedic patients.

MonPoinet Continuing Care and Morgan Manor, Morgantown, West Virginia

Assistant Director of Nursing/Primary Instructor, May 1989 – Jun 1991

Performed administrative duties.

Conducted family meetings.

Participated in weekly care planning meetings.

Provided education to staff members. Developed a program to certify all nursing assistants within the facility with a 100% passing rate.

Hiring and discipline of staff.

In charge of infection control.

Liaison between nursing, physicians, patients and ancillary departments.

Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia

Registered Staff Nurse, Apr 1987 – May 1988

Direct patient care in the Medical Surgical Unit.

Performed patient evaluations, education and triage.

Liaison between patient/physicians.

Assisted physician in assessment and treatment of patients on the unit.

Coordinated patient care with ancillary departments within the hospital.

Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia

Nursing Assistant, Oct 1986 – Apr 1987

Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.

Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.

Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.

Change bed linens or make beds.

Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.

Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.

Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.

Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.

Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.

Prepare or serve food trays.

Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.

Record height or weight of patients.

Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.

Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.

Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.

Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.

Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.

Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.

Turn or reposition bedridden patients.

Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.

Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.

Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.

Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.

Provide information such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.

Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.

EDUCATION

Morgantown High School, Morgantown, West Virginia

High School Diploma, May 1978

Photographer of the school newspaper. Concert and marching band member. Alternate for state choir.

Fairmont State College, Fairmont, West Virginia

Associate and BSN Program, May 1986

Attended Fairmont State College and received Associates Degree in May 1986. Returned as a part time student in August 1988 and graduated in May 1998 with BSN.

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona

Master of Science in Nursing, Jul 2007

Attended online classes at UOP working and going to school full time.

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee

Post Master's Adult Nurse Practitioner Program with Palliative Care Focus, Jul 2009

Received Post Master's Certificate in Palliative Care

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

During my career I have had the opportunity to work with many different computer programs.

I have experience with several different EMR's.

I have extensive phone skills and always remember "customer service".

Experience with escribing prescriptions.

Have extensive knowledge of copiers and fax machines.

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