Karen Cage Epson
Greenville
Summary
Dependable professional with a track record of success in the field, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for the team's benefit. Conscientious, hardworking, and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Dedicated Team Leader with expertise in quality assurance initiatives, issue resolution, and interpersonal communication. Proficient in project management, personnel training, and production scheduling. Sets an example for work ethic, punctuality, and quality.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Delta Health Systems
Greenville
05.2015 - Current
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
Greenville
05.1997 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Nurse Director- Medical Surgical Unit
Delta Health Systems
Greenville
05.2010 - 05.2015
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff; addressed any issues promptly that arose from either side.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Provided guidance and supervision to nursing staff in the development of individualized patient care plans.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, regulations, protocols and standards relating to nursing practice.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
EPSDT Nurse
Hollandale School District
Hollandale
07.2005 - 05.2012
- Provided nursing care for students with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Educated students and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and disease prevention.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Counseled students and provided emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05-1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05-1993
Skills
- Team motivation
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Customer satisfaction
- Staff management
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Workflow management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), State of [State], License #[License Number]
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC/NEA-BC
Accomplishments
Nurse Manger of the year - 2012
Nurse of the Year - 2024
Employee of the year- 2008
Timeline
Team Leader
Delta Health Systems
05.2015 - Current
Nurse Director- Medical Surgical Unit
Delta Health Systems
05.2010 - 05.2015
EPSDT Nurse
Hollandale School District
07.2005 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
05.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delta State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
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