KAREN S. WILCOXON, RN.BSN
Portsmouth, Ohio 45694
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Proactive problem solver experienced in competently serving the medical field for many years through clinical experience and instructing nursing students. Highly skilled at relationship-building across organizations and teams. Adept at assessing needs, explaining options, and implementing solutions in collaboration with patients and medical professionals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to multi-task. Competent with Microsoft Word and Excel. Skilled with time management, data entry, and records management. Able to work independently or as part of a team to ensure all job duties are completed in an efficient manner in line with company expectations. Registered RN with multistate license. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RN Case Manager 4/2002 – 4/2021
Area Agency on Aging Wheelersburg, Ohio
• Managed a varying number of clients on caseload
• Assessed individuals for enrollment into PASSPORT and Assisted Living programs
• Visited nursing homes to educate patients about available community programs
• Conducted home safety checks
• Consulted with doctors and clinic offices regarding information exchange
• Assisted in transfer of medical records
RN 10/1995 – 2/2000
King’s Daughters Medical Center Ashland, Kentucky
• Served as staff nurse in Emergency Room, OBGYN, and Labor and Delivery
• Managed OBGYN Labor and Delivery responsibilities
• Supervised record keeping activities, including payroll, evaluations, and statistical data
• Collaborated in meetings and served as a liaison to physicians
• Served as a bereavement counselor to patients experiencing pregnancy loss
• Taught childbirth classes in previous employment EDUCATION
The Ohio University Ironton, Ohio
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Millard Fillmore School of Nursing (RN) Buffalo, New York