Karen Carkner, RN

8216 SW Tygh Loop

Tualatin, OR 97062

(561) 703-3036

OBJECTIVE/ GOALS:

To achieve a challenging and rewarding position as aRegistered Nursewhere my training and skills will be applied for the betterment of the company and its’ patients.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

HEARTWOOD PLACE MEMORY CARE-Woodburn, Oregon

04/2017-present Director of Health Services (RN)

  • Assessments of individuals, reporting findings to MD.
  • Assessments for appropriate placement in the facility.
  • Medication Variance.
  • Supervisor for Medication Technicians.
  • Delegations.
  • Taught Tasks.
  • Verification of MD orders.
  • Woundcare.
  • Care Conferences with families.

THE SPRINGS LIVING-Wilsonville, Oregon

04/2016-04/2017 Assistant Director of Health Services (RN)

  • Assessments of individuals, reporting findings to MD.
  • Assessments for appropriate placement in the facility.
  • Medication Variance.
  • Supervisor for Medical Technicians.
  • Delegations.
  • Verification of MD orders.
  • Woundcare.
  • Care Conferences with families.

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH-Tigard, Oregon

06/2010-07/2012 Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Evaluate and treat patients in a home setting.
  • Electronic charting and medication reviews.
  • Triage incoming emergent phone calls.
  • Return calls with INR orders and other lab results.
  • Medication reconciliation for patients.
  • Woundcare.
  • Process medication refills.

PATIENTCHOICE HOME HEALTH-LakeWorth, Florida

09/2006- 12/2009Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Evaluate and treat patients in a home setting.
  • Charting and medication reviews.

MEDICAL SITE REVIEWERS-Lansing, Michigan

07/2006- 01/2007Site Review Consultant/ Florida (seasonal)

  • Review charts for insurance companies.
  • Download and uploading data via laptop.
  • Customer Service.

LIBERTY INN REHABILITATION & ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL-Delray Beach

6/08/2005- 07/2006Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Medication Administration.
  • Wound care.
  • Charting.
  • IV Therapy.
  • Admissions & Discharges.

BETHESDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL- Boynton Beach, Florida

6/2004-6/2005 Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Medication Administration.
  • Electronic charting.
  • IV Therapy.
  • Reporting emergent needs to RN.

MEADOWBROOKHIGH SCHOOL –Jamaica, West Indies

9/1994-12/1997Teacher (Geography and History)

  • Taught students ages 12-17 years old.
  • Prepared daily lesson plans.
  • Helped in organizing class trips and activities.

EDUCATION:

RN Degree-ASN at Hope College of Arts and Sciences.

Certified MDS Coordinator – October 2005

CEU’s

Shortwood Teacher’s College – Jamaica, West Indies .

· Diploma in Education and Certificate in Computer Studies:

September 1991- June 1994.

Vocational Education and Extension Board – Uniondale , N.Y.

· School of Practical Nursing / Diploma:

SKILLS:

Computer literate in Windows: Microsoft Word, MS Office, PowerPoint and Excel, CPR/BLS Certified, IV Certified, Eldermark, EMR-EPIC.

REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST