Karri VanRossun
Temple,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing leader with team-building expertise, superior clinical skills and sound judgment honed over 2 years of experience. Systematically build teams, maintain records and manage daily care with decisive approach and strong multitasking skills. Demonstrated success in enhancing team performance to boost patient care outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center
Temple, Texas
01.2019 - Current
- Supervised staff of eight registered nurses, Five certified nursing assistants.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for thirteen nurses and support personnel.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees within a timely timeframe via email, phone and in person.
- Introduced and improved programs for preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and certified medical assistant staff.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
Nurse Clinician (with Physician)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, Texas
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Cared for patients in the clinic oncology/hematology setting, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Nurse Clinician (Treatment Room Based)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, Texas
07.2007 - 01.2015
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Cared for multiple patients in a clinic treatment room area, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications to oncology patients and monitored response to medications.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of all oncology/hematology patients in a thriving clinic treatment room.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Staff Nurse, Oncology/Hematology Floor
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, Texas
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Health Unit Coordinator
Scott And White Hospital
Temple, Texas
09.1998 - 06.2005
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
- Conducted in-person greeting, welcome and orientation for newly admitted and transferred patients.
- Entered work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs.
- Transcribed physician orders accurately and alerted nurses to new orders, single orders and stat medications.
- Helped troubleshoot equipment failures such as call system, portable phones, WOWs and other unit devices.
- Provided concierge service to assist patients and families and direct them to available resources.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Facilitated organized record retrieval and access by maintaining filing system for both in-house and discharged residents.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX2005
High School Diploma -
Temple High School
Temple, Tx1999
Skills
- Nursing Protocols
- Hiring and Terminations
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Training Program
- Budget Management
- Operational Standards
- Service Utilization Improvements
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Nursing Staff Management
- Conflict Management
- Staff Leadership
- Medical and Nursing Coordination
- Creative Thinking
- Reviewing Resumes
- Administrative Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
Co-chair Cancer Survivor's Day 2018;2019
National Daisy Award Winner 2017
Co-chair for VCTC Relay for life team, 2010
Top 25 nurse Scott and White Hospital, 2010
Certification
BLS current to 2/18/2021
Palliative Care Training 2017
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (OCN) 2009; current
Specialty Education: Chemo-biotherapy Certification 2006; current
Nursing License since June, 2005; current
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Nurse Clinician (with Physician)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2019
Nurse Clinician (Treatment Room Based)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
07.2007 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse, Oncology/Hematology Floor
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2005 - 07.2007
Health Unit Coordinator
Scott And White Hospital
09.1998 - 06.2005
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Temple College
High School Diploma -
Temple High School
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