Karen Chambers
Collierville
Summary
Accomplished RN with extensive experience in cardiac and surgical care, notably at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis. Excelled in patient monitoring, IV administration, and post-operative care, showcasing strong assessment skills and effective communication. Certified in BLS and ACLS, demonstrating a commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
01.2001 - Current
Monitoring and care of patients pre and post cardiac catheterization, stent placement, angioplasty, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, cardioversion and Watchman implantation with charge nurse responsibilities.
PRN Nurse
TTOM Infectious Disease
02.2016 - 12.2018
Monitoring and administering IV antibiotics to patients needing daily IV antibiotics, IV starts and maintenance, PICC line/Central line care and maintenance.
RN
Trinity Healthcare Staffing
08.2000 - 01.2001
Supplemental hospital staffing to various medical-surgical units.
RN
Shea Ear Clinic
11.1997 - 08.2000
Assissted physician seeing patients in clinic, Circulating and Scrub nurse for outpatient ear surgery, Recovery nurse for outpatient ear surgery
PRN Nurse
East Memphis Surgery Center
11.1995 - 11.1997
Monitoring and care of preop patients in an outpatient setting.
RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
05.1988 - 11.1997
Monitoring and care of Orthopedic and Neurological patients, pre and post-op.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Memphis, TN05-1988
Skills
-BLS certified
-ACLS certified
-Proficient in lab draws/speciman collections
-Proficient in IV starts and maintenance
-Strong assessment skills
-Competent in performing EKGs
-Proficient in pulling arterial and venous sheaths and monitoring for hematomas
-Good communication skills
Timeline
PRN Nurse
TTOM Infectious Disease
02.2016 - 12.2018
RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
01.2001 - Current
RN
Trinity Healthcare Staffing
08.2000 - 01.2001
RN
Shea Ear Clinic
11.1997 - 08.2000
PRN Nurse
East Memphis Surgery Center
11.1995 - 11.1997
RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
05.1988 - 11.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
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