KAREN HUMBLE

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Compassionate, patient oriented Registered Nurse with over 9 years experience in critical care, surgical trauma, public health and post operative care. Comfortable in fast paced environments with strong ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergent situations. Skilled in technical procedures with a strong emphasis on patient/family with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Regularly recognized by co-workers, physicians, patients and family members for compassion and willingness to go above and beyond.

SKILLS

●Professionalism

●Time management

●Adaptability

●Stamina

●Surgical Care

●Monitoring Vital Signs

●Critical thinking/Problem Solving

●Teamwork/Dependability

●Patent/Family Education

●Critical Care Experience

●Medication Administration

●Pain Management

●IV Administration

WORK HISTORY

PACU RN-PRN

Aiken Regional Medical Centers - Aiken, SC

September 2023 to Present

●Safely recover patients immediately following administration of general anesthesia providing comprehensive care to surgical patients with varying degrees of medical conditions.

●Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and levelheaded approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

●Assess patient conditions, monitor outcomes and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

●Advocate for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team and implement outined treatment plans.

●Coordinate with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care needs.

●Maintain thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in pelectronic medical records.

Covid-19 Testing / Vaccination Site Lead

Impact Health/Wellness Coaches of America - Lexington, SC

June 2020 to August 2023

●Managed a rotating team of both clinical and non-clinical staff capable of delivering clinical testing and vaccination services in accordance with specified requirements

●Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, identifying appropriate resources, adapting to ongoing change and managing conflict with a professional and supportive attitude

●Demonstrated positive and effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients/families, visitors, peers, and other health care team members in order to foster a patient-centric model

●Served as a credible, proficient, and skilled resource for patients, families, communities, and other health care professionals

●Consistently demonstrated effective communication skills and work to eliminate communication barriers

Pacu RN

Medely - South Carolina

January 2020 to January 2023

●Traveled to multiple locations in SC and Charlotte, NC providing care in an ambulatory PACU setting for patients undergoing ocular, urological, orthopedic, spinal, plastic, and dental procedures.

●Provided direct patient care, patient/family teaching, patient/family support and advocacy to patients and families of patients undergoing surgical procedures

●Provided prompt ongoing assessment of patient upon return from OR and/or diagnostic procedure and document findings

●Effectively respond and perform in emergency situations utilizing critical thinking skills to perceive potential problems and intervene to offset adverse effects

●Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.

●Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.

●Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patients.

●Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary

●Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort

Critical Care Float Pool RN

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, Doctors Hospital - Augusta,GA

August 2020 to June 2021

●Continually assessed patient's response to treatment therapies and intervened when therapies were ineffective

●Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements

●Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and instituted appropriate interventions.

●Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.

●Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.

●Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

●Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.

Surgical Trauma Stepdown RN

Prisma Health - Columbia, SC

August 2014 to April 2019

●Ensured high levels of patient-centric care to surgical trauma patients as well as acute and chronically ill medical patients at Level 1 Trauma Center

●Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to form patient specific care plans; managed execution of care plans and patient evaluations

●Served diverse patient populations with thorough knowledge of diverse injuries, surgical services, and disease states

●Utilized strong critical thinking skills to respond efficiently and promptly to rapid changes in patient condition

●Coordinated and conducted rigorous monitoring of patients, checking and recording vitals and ensuring that patient comfort was optimized.

●Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

EDUCATION. Midlands Technical College, West Columbia, SC, Columbia

Associate of Applied Science, Nursing, 12/2013

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