Experienced RN Seeks Remote Healthcare Role

KAREN FELTON, RN

South Holland, Illinois ***** • 773-***-**** • *******@*******.***

PROFILE

Highly motivated healthcare veteran with 30+ years of cross-functional experience in nursing, home health care, and critical care. Fully committed to improving patient/community health and supporting efficient and effective operations. Exceptional communication, organization, and patient support skills with a talent for promptly resolving problems, providing education, and collaborating with teams. Seeking a challenging remote position to drive results for a progressive organization. Core competencies include:

Communication & Phone Etiquette Problem-Solving & Issue-Resolution

Medical Terminology Critical Care Nursing

Records Accuracy & Confidentiality Patient Advocacy, Referrals, & Interventions

Patient & Family Education Time Management & Organization EDUCATION

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

Associate of Science in Nursing

Professional Credentials:

>Critical Care Nurse Certification

>Registered Nurse

>Oncology Certified Nurse

>Basic Life Support

>Advanced Cardiac Life Support

EXPERIENCE

NURSE POWER 2012–2023

Home Health Nurse

Provided home health care for medically fragile pediatric patients, including ventilator patients; cared for patients with a wide-range of illnesses, injuries, and emergent conditions.

● Assessed patients with a wide range of conditions; provided education on treatment and medication to patients and families.

● Provided basic/advanced life support, pain management, and emergency treatment medical care.

● Assessed vitals, formulated care plans, and administered oral, injection, and IV medication. SACRED DUTY 2006–2012

EVERGREEN HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION 2007–2008 Private Duty Nurse

Provided home health care for geriatric patients in close collaboration with physicians and physical therapists to maximize quality of life and health outcomes.

● Monitored cognitive ability, blood work, and vital signs; implemented medical interventions as necessary.

● Provided respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, in alignment with physician orders.

● Provided accompaniment to medical appointments and provided updates and information to physicians to ensure proper coordination of care and communication on patient status.

● Monitored nutritional status and determined need for NG feedings.

● Administered basic wound care as needed.

KAREN FELTON, RN

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NURSEFINDERS NURSING 2005–2006

NURSE STAFFERS 1991–2006

Registered Nurse

Rotated throughout various hospitals within the Chicagoland area within critical care and telemetry units. Performed physical assessments, rhythm interpretation, and various appropriate therapies for patients with a wide-range of conditions, including congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertensive crises, stroke (CVA), renal disease, and life-threatening arrhythmias requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.

● Started IVs, drew blood, administered medications, and updated electronic medical records.

● Recorded symptoms, relayed acute changes to physicians, and performed nursing interventions.

● Provided basic and advanced life support, including chest compressions for cardiac arrests.

● Performed EKGs, assessed blood glucose, and performed tracheostomy/endotracheal suctioning.

● Maintained central lines, wound treatments, and dressings.

● Administered and monitored GT/NGT feedings and suctioning. MARY HOSPITAL 1996–2001

In-House Registry Nurse

Provided direct patient care in the medical, surgical, and cardiac intensive care units.

● Conducted telemetry monitoring and administered pleuravacs, arterial lines, and swan-ganz catheters.

● Consistently applied strong knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and utilized titrating vasopressors and inotropics for post open-heart surgery care.

● Administered intramuscular, subcutaneous injections, as well as IV insertions. ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER 1991–1994

Registered Nurse

Cared for patients recovering from open heart surgery, ensuring proper monitoring and management of vital signs and hemodynamic status.

● Performed lab work and conducted neurological assessments, providing regular updates to physicians.

● Troubleshot ventilator issues and identified need for vent adjustments, ensuring optimal oxygenation.

MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER 1991–1994 Registered Nurse

Obtained certificate in oncology nursing; monitored patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

● Administered medications to counteract the side effects of chemotherapy.

● Provided advanced care patients undergoing bone marrow transplants. References Available Upon Request

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