Karen Hurrey
Myrtle Beach
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and health education delivery, while providing emotional support and implementing infection control protocols to ensure safety and well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Companion Caregiver, 05/2013 - 05/2014
Comfort Keepers Home Care
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to improve clients' well-being.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Implemented safety measures to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Administered medication as prescribed, ensuring adherence to care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center
08.2007 - 10.2010
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care initiatives and enhance service delivery.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting adherence and recovery strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse Consultant
Cape Fear Group Homes
07.2006 - 03.2009
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Assisted in wound care and the management of medical equipment for patient safety.
- OSHA coordinator for the day treatment and group home participants.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patients' conditions, reporting findings promptly.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and regulatory compliance standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall facility hygiene and patient safety.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Silver Stream Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2005 - 08.2007
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cape Fear Orthopedic Group
08.2005 - 02.2007
- Administered pre and post operative care.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems for quality assurance.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments and managing patient referrals.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN Certificate
North Country Community College
Saranac, NY05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
State University College At Brockport
Brockport, NY05-1982
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control protocols
- Wound care management
- Health education delivery
- Client companionship support
- Safety measures implementation
- Electronic health records management
- Emergency response procedures
- Health condition monitoring
- Time management skills
- Continuous quality improvement
- Emotional support provision
Timeline
Companion Caregiver, 05/2013 - 05/2014
Comfort Keepers Home Care
05.2013 - 05.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center
08.2007 - 10.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse Consultant
Cape Fear Group Homes
07.2006 - 03.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cape Fear Orthopedic Group
08.2005 - 02.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Silver Stream Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2005 - 08.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN Certificate
North Country Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
State University College At Brockport