KAREN WEIR, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

HOSPITALIST / NURSE PRACTITIONER

252-***-**** Gallup, NM 87301

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Knowledgeable and dedicated healthcare professional accomplished in Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Hospitalist roles providing patient care and support, assessments, treatment planning, advanced care services for testing, medication administration or other services to optimize patient outcomes. A reliable nurse practitioner focused in adult gerontology primary care practice in home health care, hospice and acute care settings.

Collaborative nurse with strong communications and interpersonal abilities to build rapport and respect with culturally diverse patients, multi-functional medical teams, and other key stakeholders. Adept in using avid listening skills and knowledge-based evidence for decision-making to identify and quickly remedy any situation that might impact patient care, while maintaining optimal patient satisfaction with service excellence.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner -- October 2017

South University, Savannah, GA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -- June 2012

South University, Royal Palm Beach, FL

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- State of New Mexico, Expires 4/30/2022

Registered Nurse – State of North Caroline, 01/2019 to 4/2020

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – State of North Carolina, Expires 4/2022

Registered Nurse – State of Florida, Renews 07/2020

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – State of Florida, 07/2022

Registered Nurse – State of New York, 05/2024

Family Nurse Practitioner – AANP Certification, 2018

DEA Certified, Expires 05/2021

BLS and ACLS Certifications, Expires 05/2021

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Advance Health Assessment – Dr. David Miller Practice – 60 Hours, June 2016

Adult and Gerontology – Dr. Dawkins Family Practice – 180 Hours, August 2016

Women’s Health – Lewis Health Institute, Dr. Lewis – 180 Hours, February 2017

Pediatrics – BVL Pediatrics Practice, Dr. Qureshi – 180 Hours, July 2017

Primary Care – Bella Vida Family Practice – Elaine Fredrickson, ARNP – 180 Hours, October 2017

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services – Gallup, NM November 2020 – April 2021

Hospitalist - Nurse Practitioner

Patient Services – Admits patients from the emergency room to inpatient services, monitored, and adjusted plan of care and medications in accordance with clinic status and practice guidelines. Conducted patient exams, obtained patient history, placed orders, evaluated diagnostic, radiographic and lab values to assess patient’s needs.

Advanced Patient Care – Continuously monitored and collected patient outcomes on daily rounding and developed appropriate plan of care, patients that are more critically ill are transferred to the ICU or sent to another facility for higher level of care. Managed various acute and chronic medical conditions in adult and elderly patient populations. Monitored and treated Patients with respiratory conditions such as COVID 19, monitored and evaluated post-stroke or physically debilitated patient for rehabilitation or Skill nurse services. Familiar with Electronic charting with Meditech, and Paper charting.

Team Collaboration –Established professional and collaborative relationship with members of a multi-functional medical team such as hospitalist physician, Intensivist and other physicians, nurses, and case managers to coordinate care services and to determine the best care possible to treat patients and obtain best patient outcome.

Bayada Home Care – Greenville, NC Sept 2020 – October 2021

Home Health Registered Nurse

Patient Care – Provided nursing care with medication administration, to home bound patients. Maintained pain management and managed chronic medical conditions, monitor patient’s condition to prevent complications.

Patient Education – Counseled and educated patient and family on diagnosis, treatment plan or medicine regimen.

Staff Leadership – Efficiently communicate with nursing and medical staff to ensure patient safety and effective documentation and continuity of care.

Washington Regional Medical Center – Plymouth, NC October 2019 – May 2020

Hospitalist - Nurse Practitioner

Patient Services – Conducted patient exams, obtained patient history, placed orders, evaluated diagnostic, radiographic and lab values to assess patient’s needs. Initiated, monitored, and adjusted medications in accordance with practice protocol.

Advanced Patient Care – Continuously monitored and collected patient outcomes, developed appropriate plan of care, and transferred critically ill patients to higher level of care. Managed various medical conditions in adult and elderly patient population. Monitored and evaluated post-stroke or physically debilitated patient for rehabilitation services. Maintained medical records and clinical care on charts and database.

Team Collaboration – Collaborated with multi-functional medical team to coordinate care services or determine need to transfer patient to tertiary medical facilities or rehabilitation.

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Vidant Medical Group Lenoir Hospital, – Kinston, NC November 2018 – September 2019

Hospitalist - Nurse Practitioner

Patient Admissions – Managed admissions, physical exams, history taking, and diagnosis. Developed plan of care in collaboration with supervising physician in the emergency room.

Patient Services – Provided patient care and support for hospitalized patients with acute health problems for coronary artery disease, cancer, diabetes, TIAs, heart failure and other diagnoses. Ordered and interpreted diagnostics, prescribed medications, initiated or modified medical treatment as authorized by the treating physician.

Decision-Making – Proactive in analytical and knowledge-based decision-making to implement measures to prevent exposure to infectious pathogens and communicable conditions.

Collaboration – Independently collaborates with hospital-based service lines and other medical team members or physicians to request referrals to consultants or other services.

Indian River Medical Center – Vero Beach, FL May 2015 – October 2018

Medical / Surgical Nursing Registered Nurse

Patient Care – Rendered nursing care with medication administration, intravenous fluids and blood products, pain management for post-op and medical patients, and to stabilize a patient’s condition or prevent complications.

Patient Education – Counseled and educated patient and family on diagnosis, treatment plan or medicine regimen.

Staff Leadership – communicate with health care staff and medical physicians regarding care. nursing and medical staff to ensure operational efficiency and smooth workflow.

Medical Staffing Network – Melbourne, FL June 2014 – November 2015

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (contract)

Patient Services – Provided patient care and support in Rehab/Med-Surg at Sebastian Medical Hospital. Monitored status of patients and notified physicians of any changes. Assisted with ambulation, transfers, and pain management for post-surgical patients. Maintained fall and aspiration precautions for at-risk patients.

Staff Leadership – Efficiently delegated nursing and medical staff to ensure operational efficiency and smooth workflow

Administration – Managed case management administration for the return-to-work program and ensured compliance with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.

Medical Staffing Network – Melbourne, FL June 2014 – August 2014

Occupational Health Registered Nurse (contract)

On-the-job Injuries – Managed initial assessments of occupational injuries and illnesses, made referrals for further evaluation, and provided direct care with treatment of injuries and illnesses using established protocols.

Documentation – Efficiently completed workers’ compensation paperwork and maintained company OSHA 300 log.

Health Support – Conducted annual occupational health surveillance testing for pulmonary function testing, audiometric testing, vision screening, respiratory fit testing, and maintained data for purposes of OSHA reporting and employee medical recordkeeping. Supported initiatives for hygiene, exposure monitoring, and breathing air certification programs.

At Home Infusions – Boca Raton, FL January 2014 – May 201

Home Health Registered Nurse (Per diem)

Patient Services – Conducted patient assessments and admissions to home health care after patient discharge from hospital. Managed wound care per physician orders for post-surgical patients, phlebotomy for lab testing, administration of IV medications with Port, PICC line and central lines.

Patient Education – Educated patients and families of disease processes and medication usage, infection control, and discharge of patients when health goals were met.

ResCare Home Health – Port Saint Lucie, FL January 2013 – August 2015

Home Health Registered Nurse (Per diem)

Patient Services – Conducted initial assessments and admissions to home healthcare services, provided home supervisory for Allied Healthcare Providers and Long-Term Care Assessments for MetLife claimants.

Nursing Services – Facilitated wound care per physician orders for post-surgical patients and laboratory specimens for testing and then interpretation of results.

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Expicare Nursing Agency – Hypoluxo, FL February 2013 – August 2014

Home Health PRN Registered Nurse (Per diem)

Patient Services – Assessed and monitored clinical status of patients, initiated appropriate interventions, administered medications PO, sub-acute and PICC or IV as prescribed by physician.

Nursing Services – Ensured appropriate colostomy care for patients with intestinal complications, maintained aspiration and fall precautions for brain-injured patients, and gastronomy tube care for patients at home. Monitored and maintained pain management for hospice patients.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Licensed Practical Nurse – Nightingale Private Care, Hobe Sound, FL

Recovery Support Specialist – New Horizon, Ft. Pierce, FL

Quality Assurance Inspector – Jabil Circuit, St. Petersburg, FL

Certified Nursing Assistant – Progressive Staffing, New York, NY

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Military Veteran – Honorably Discharged

United States Army, Fallon, NV – May 2001 – May 2005

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