Clinical Research Coordinator - Registered Nurse
Resume:
Karen Nash, BSN, RN
Seasoned Registered Nurse with 10+ years of multi-specialty clinical expertise,
proven float pool adaptability, and strong leadership as a Charge Nurse and Preceptor.
Frisco, TX 75035
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EXPERIENCE
Baylor Scott & White Health Frisco, TX
Registered Nurse - Float Pool & Discharge Coordinator Apr 2024 - Present
● Deliver direct, high quality patient care across diverse hospital units, seamlessly integrating into varied clinical workflows with minimal orientation.
● Facilitate complex discharge planning and care transitions, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and support unit throughput.
● Conduct thorough patient assessments, administer medications, and provide individualized patient and family education across multiple specialties.
SSM Health St. Louis, MO
Registered Nurse - Float Pool & Tele-Neurology Nov 2022 - Jan 2026
● Provided specialized nursing care in telemetry and neurology environments, closely monitoring complex neuro-cardiac patients.
● Utilized remote telemetry systems and NIHSS stroke protocols to recognize acute clinical status changes and initiate rapid interventions.
● Maintained high quality of care while adapting to unit specific EHR documentation standards, policies, and physician preferences. Maxim Healthcare COVID-19 Contract
Registered Nurse - Float Pool 2020 - 2021
● Deployed on a specialized, short term contract to deliver highacuity nursing care and respiratory support during peak pandemic conditions.
● Implemented strict infection control protocols, rapid patient triage, and critical care management in high-volume care settings. Mercy Hospital St. Louis St. Louis, MO
Registered Nurse - Float Pool, Charge Nurse, & Preceptor Feb 2014 - Jan 2025
● Served as Charge Nurse as assigned, directing daily unit operations, coordinating patient assignments, and resolving patient care issues.
● Precepted and mentored newly hired nurses, travel nurses, and students, driving clinical competency and policy adherence.
● Supported patient care across Case Management, Home Health, and Acute Care divisions, maintaining continuous quality of care across healthcare delivery models.
Licensure &
Certifications
Registered Nurse (RN) -
Texas: Active (Exp. Sept
2026)
Registered Nurse (RN) -
Missouri: Active (Exp. Apr
2027)
Advanced Cardiovascular
Life Support (ACLS) -
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) -
American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Certification
Core Competencies
& Clinical Skills
Clinical Specialties:
Med-Surg, Critical Care,
Telemetry & Tele-Neurology,
Hospice Care, Home Health,
Managed Care, Triage,
Discharge Planning
Clinical Procedures:
Venipuncture & Phlebotomy,
Injection Administration,
Medication Administration,
Vital Signs Monitoring,
Comprehensive Patient
Assessment
Health Informatics: Epic
EHR, EMR Systems,
Medical Records, ICD-10
Coding, Documentation
Review
Professional & Leadership
Skills: Charge Nurse
Leadership, Preceptorship,
Employee Orientation,
Cross-Functional Team
Communication
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Aug 2014 - May 2016 Central Methodist University - St. Louis, MO
Diploma in Nursing Sep 2012 - Jun 2014
Lutheran School of Nursing - St. Louis, MO
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