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Karen Beacham

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Keeps clinics running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Manager

INVIVA-McKesson Canada
06.2020 - Current
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of clinic changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff clinics and allow nurses earned time off.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

London Health Sciences Centre
11.2006 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Function in the Charge Nurse role as needed

Infusion Nurse

INVIVA-McKesson Canada
04.2020 - 06.2020
  • Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
  • Administered IV fluids, medications and biologics through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment.
  • Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
  • Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.

Education

Nursing

Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sarnia, ON
06.1994

Skills

  • Task Prioritization
  • Self-Motivated
  • Organization
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Critical Thinking
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Multi-team Communication
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Team Work

Languages

English

Affiliations

Children's Health Foundation

Campfire Circle


Certification

  • De Souza Training - 2022
  • PALS Certified - Expiry 2024
  • CPR - Expiry June 2024
  • Licensed Registered Nurse- expiry Dec 31, 2023

Timeline

Nursing Manager

INVIVA-McKesson Canada
06.2020 - Current

Infusion Nurse

INVIVA-McKesson Canada
04.2020 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

London Health Sciences Centre
11.2006 - Current

Nursing

Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology

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