Karen Farnell RN, BSN
817-***-**** **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Patient focused RN with expertise in leading an interdisciplinary team within a highly rated Medicare home health company. Versed in working to ensure sta compliance with Medicare and insurance guidelines with documentation. Interested in obtaining a position with a company where I can contribute and be e ective. I am adaptable and willing to learn a new specialty and new skills. I have been an RN for many years and have developed a passion for patient education. I am currently in QA with Covid vaccine programs, but have extensive experience in case management and Home Health. I have worked to teach my patients to manage their health independently. I love helping to create self-su cient clients, patients, and families. I’m looking to expand my role as an RN in a new direction, including exploring options in remote nursing, occupational nursing, chart reviews, audits, telehealth, among others.
EXPERIENCE
8/2021 amTrace Sewanee, TN
RN Nurse Consultant. Vaccine nurse consultant working in the state of Tennessee providing compliance visits for Covid vaccine and VFC programs under the supervision of the Tennessee Department of Health. Requires knowledge of Redcap, CDC regulations, sharepoint, TennIIS programs. 2011-7/2021 Bridgeway Health Services Fort Worth, TX RN Case Manager and Community Liaison. Education, marketing, wound care, sta supervision, Care planning, sta scheduling. I created a wellnes center and program for retirement home residents and sta with health education classes, BP clinics, referral assistance, medication instruction. Versed in medicare regulations, Oasis charting and requirements, ICD-10 2011-2012 Heritage Home Health Fort Worth, TX
RN Case Manager and Community Liaison. Education, marketing, wound care, sta supervision, Care planning, sta scheduling
1996-2011 Guardian Home Health/Harris Home Health Fort Worth, TX RN Case Manager and Community Liaison. Education, marketing, wound care, sta supervision, Care planning, sta scheduling
1992-1996 MHSO Home Health Ardmore, OK
RN Case Manager
1988-1992 Various Home Healths Fort Worth, TX
RN Case Manager
1985-1988 Critical Care RN, JPS Fort Worth, TX
Acute Care setting
EDUCATION/TRAINING
RN compact license
BLS and CPR current
Computer proficient- Windows, Outlook, Kinnser, HCHB, Sharepoint, google suites, Redcap 2019 NCCDP training
1985 Texas Christian University- BSN, Magna Cum Laude