Registered Nurse Fort Wayne

KARLA LENGACHER

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated, patient-focused Registered Nurse equipped with an associate’s degree in nursing. Extensive experience gained through clinical management of a thriving orthopaedic practice and previous clinical rotations at top-rated medical facilities specifically in the areas of orthopedics, neuro and vascular surgery. A compassionate and enthusiastic team player devoted to providing the highest levels of care to a diverse population.

EXPERIENCE

11/2010 – 03/2024

RN- CLINICAL COORDINATOR, ZEHR CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDICS, NAPLES,FL

Direct the flow of patients during clinic for the physician and physician assistant

Do patient assessment and vital signs

Obtain medical histories for new patients and keep existing patient’s histories updated

Input medical information into electronic medical record

Schedule all surgeries and coordinate preop appointments and any necessary testing

Perform venipuncture in office setting and all necessary preparation for A2M (plasma) injections

Answer phones in a courteous manner and schedule appointments

Perform venipuncture for biologic procedures and run equipment for said procedures

07/2009 – 11/2010

RN, GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER, FORT MYERS, FL

Preop and PACU

11/2007-07/2009

RN, ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL, FORT WAYNE, IN

RN Float for Critical Care, ER, and Cath Lab

11/2007- 07/2009

RN, NEURO-SPINE INSTITUTE, FORT WAYNE, IN

Pre and postoperative care of outpatient and 23 hour neurosurgical patients

RN, FORT WAYNE ORTHOPAEDICS, FORT WAYNE, IN

Pre and postoperative care of outpatient and 23 hour Orthopedic surgery patients

03/1986-07/2007

ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL, FORT WAYNE, IN

Staff RN CVIC with responsibility of CHARGE duties overseeing unit and making critical decisions regarding admissions and staffing

06/1984-06/1986

RN, OAKWOOD HOSPITAL, DEARBORN, MI

Staff RN Neuro and Vascular ICU

06/1983-06/1984

ASSISTANT HEAD NURSE, GRACE HOSPITAL, DETROIT, MI

Performed employee reviews, held monthly unit meetings, performed extensive wound care on stage 3 and 4 wounds

08/1982- 06/1983

RN, KIMBERLY NURSING, DETROIT, MI

MED-SURG RN float to multiple hospitals in the Detroit and surrounding area hospitals

EDUCATION

05/1981

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE, NURSING, NORTH HENNEPEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BROOKLYN PARK, MN

05/1979

BIBLE DEGREE, PILLSBURY BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, OWATONNA, MN

05/1978

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, FOURTH BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

GRADUATED VALEDICTORIAN

SKILLS

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Proficient in EMR

Experienced in patient assessment

Team player

Excellent phone and people skills

Experience in appointment scheduling

Proficient in venipuncture/arterial puncture injections

Experienced in discharge and rehab planning

Experienced in surgery scheduling and preop/postop teaching

CERTIFICATIONS

BLS/ ACLS CURRENT THROUGH 09/2025

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