Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Karen V. Macey-Stewart DNP, AGPCNP-C, RN-BC
Metairie, LA 70001
Cell 908-***-****
Email: ***********@***.***
EDUCATION
William Paterson University Wayne, NJ 09/17- 05/20 DNP
Rutgers School of Nursing Newark, NJ 05/10-12/13 MSN
Kean University Union, NJ 09/07-12/10 BSN
Union County College Cranford, NJ 09/03-05/06 AAS
Trinitas School of Nursing Elizabeth, NJ 09/03-05/06 ADN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Heart of Hospice Nurse Practitioner PRN Gretna, LA 04/21- Present
Provides direct medical care of palliative patients through home visits
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create, review, and revise the patient's plan of care
Advise both hospice and palliative registered nurses on patient care issues
Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers about symptom management and life trajectory
Document all patient information and services provided in the patients' electronic medical record within 24 hours
University Medical Center Nurse Practitioner Temp New Orleans, LA 01/21-05/21
Provide clinical support at the COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Follow organizational and CDC guidelines in vaccine administration
Record vaccine information in the EMR-EPIC system
Provided urgent care response to adverse reactions to COVID19 vaccine.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style
Charity School of Nursing Professor of Nursing New Orleans, LA 08/20- Present
Develop and implement curricula for undergraduate nursing students
Converted from an in-person course to an online didactic course due to COVID-19
Supervise and advise nursing students in both the didactic and clinical areas
Didactic topics include mental health, medical-surgical, hematology and oncology, pain management, and pharmacology
Collaborate in the assessment of classes and courses to improve student outcomes
Utilize a clinical simulation lab to increase clinical knowledge and skills
Mednax @ AHS Nurse Practitioner Summit, NJ 12/14-07/20
Provided care for patients from 16 years old and older
Perform consults and follow-up visits for acute pain, chronic pain, post-surgical and addiction medicine both face-to-face and telehealth at Overlook Medical Center
Perform physical examination appropriate to the patient’s history
Transitioned to working as a hospitalist during the COVID19 pandemic
Diagnosis of health problems based on health history, physical exam, and diagnostic test results
Develop treatment plans based on patient’s needs, that include health education, pharmacologic, rehab recommendations, and non-pharmacological recommendations such as interventional procedures
Assess and manage nerve blocks; epidurals post-insertion and removal
Educational symposiums for nurses, medical residents, and hospitalists on acute pain management, post-surgical pain, and addiction pain management
Create a systemwide pain policy, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) policy, and IV Lidocaine policy
Develop order sets and protocols for total joint replacements, post-spinal surgical patients, patients with sickle cell disease, extended recovery after surgery (ERAS) for colorectal and bariatric patients
Assist with protocols for pre-admission testing service (PAT)
Shadowing and rounding opportunities for new nurses and medical residents with acute pain management service
Collaborate with the hospitalist team for discharge planning
Opioid Task Force Member & Pain Steering Committee member
Supervise three Advanced Practice Nurses with acute pain service
William Paterson University Adjunct Faculty Wayne, NJ 09/19- present
Teach didactic courses in masters-level research, Introductory course to the advanced practice role, clinical for family nurse practitioners
Provide instruction that fulfills the course objectives and learning outcomes.
Refer students to the learning center for assistance and support with learning.
Participate in finalizing the curriculum, evaluating the curriculum, and proposing modifications as needed.
Collaborate in the assessment of classes and courses to improve student outcomes.
Maintain availability for students with office hours both in person and via email for questions.
Converted from a hybrid program to an online course due to COVID-19.
Engage students in high-quality learning by allowing them to take ownership of their education.
Supply the necessary support and strategies for all learning needs.
Set clear expectations to encourage collaboration and respect.
Develop routines and procedures, maximize learning time, and provide a safe environment.
Grace Healthcare Services Nurse Practitioner Edison, NJ 05/14-06/15
Review charts before home or facility visits.
Conducted face-to-face evaluations for recertification of hospice/palliative care.
Completed physical assessment to assess pain, weight loss, or other declines.
Educated patients and families on symptom management in the home and at long-term care facilities
Submitted accurate documentation for Medicare and Medicaid.
Collaborated with other healthcare team members to evaluate a decline in the patients’ health.
Trinitas School of Nursing Adjunct Faculty Elizabeth, NJ 09/17-05/20
Monitor students’ progress and assist with accomplishing clinical learning objectives.
Teach medical-surgical clinical sections for undergraduate pre-licensure nursing students.
Utilize a clinical Simulation Lab to increase clinical knowledge and skills.
Lecture on clinical skill topics such as TPN, PPN, and central lines.
Used flip classroom, Quality improvement projects, Cultural presentations, Diabetic Teaching.
Adapted to the school’s needs by teaching in a virtual clinical setting due to COVID-19.
Summit Medical Group Registered Nurse Summit, NJ 02/14-02/15
Administer chemotherapy to oncology and hematology patients in the outpatient clinic
Education for patients on the chemotherapy regimen
Atlantic Health System Acute Care RN Summit, NJ 08/06- 06/15
Assume Charge Nurse Role for a 38-bed unit hematology/oncology unit
Precept new graduates to the unit.
Conduct training on the new computer system upgrades systemwide for nurses
Administered chemotherapy
Care for hospice and palliative inpatients
Certification Licensure Expiration
RN License (New Jersey) 26NR12584500 05/31/2024
Multistate RN License (Louisiana) 204825 01/31/2024
Advanced Practice Nurse License (New Jersey) 26NR00493100 05/31/2022
Advanced Practice Nurse License (Louisiana) 204825 01/31/2022
AANP AGPCNP Certification AG0214107 02/01/2023
ANCC Pain Management Certification 201-***-**** 08/15/2025
Professional Memberships
Sigma Theta Tau Member, Epsilon Nu Chapter 2019 – Present
American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN) 2014- Present
American Nursing Association (ANA) 2014 – Present
New Jersey State Nursing Association (NJSNA) 2014 – Present
Academy of American Nurse Practitioner (AANP) 2012 – Present
Garden State Chapter ASPMN Past resident 2016 – 2019
Sigma Theta Tau Member 2010 – 2019
Oncology Nursing Society 2010 – 2015
OTHER SKILLS
Computer: McKesson, Chart Max, DigiMed, Axxsis, EPIC
References available upon request
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