Karen Theus

169 E Cleveland
Muskegon MI. 49444
(231) 343-7870 Cell
(231) 733-1271 Home
Email: Theusk@hccc-health.org

Objective
Seeking a Registered Nurse Manager position where my experience, skills and solid work ethics will be
viewed valuable. Nurse dedicated to promoting health and wellness, and educating patients and the
community on health promotion and prevention.

Qualification
*Assessment Skills
*Admissions/ Discharge
*Policy and Procedure

* EHR/EMR Experienced
*Implementation/Planning
*Ability to Prioritize Duties

*Long Term Care

*Asthma Educator
*Training Development

*Performance Evaluation
*CPR Certified

*Leadership Skills
*Care Planning

*Case Management
*Professional Collaboration

Education
Ferris State University, 200 Ferris Drive, Big Rapids MI. 49037- BSN Completion 2016
West Shore Community College Scottville, 3000 North Stiles Road Scottsville MI.49454 -RN Graduate
May 2011
Grand Rapids Community College, 143 Bostwick Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids MI. 49503- LPN
Certificate/2006, Associates/Arts/2010

Relevant Experience
September 2012- Present: Hackley Community Care, 2700 Baker Street, Muskegon Heights MI. 49444
School Wellness Nurse 2015 to present, implementing asthma, and nutritional education to youth.
Collaborating school personal on health promotion programs, and education of staff.
Collaboration with Michigan State Extension program and Boys and Girls Club of the lake shore on
youth nutrition and activity programs.
Referrals to community resources, collaboration with local health department on immunizations and
screenings.
Treatments, charting, medication administration, assessment of minor illness, and implementation of
required process and procedures.
Case Management 2012-2015- implementation of care plans, referrals to community programs,
assisting providers in plan of care, educating patients on chronic disease and prevention, lab orders,
medication orders, procedure orders, supply orders, coumadin management, immunizations, and
other injections.
February 2011- September-2012: Heart Wood Lodge, 18525 Woodland Ridge Drive, Spring Lake, MI
49456 .

 RN floor nurse/supervisor, assessments, noting providers orders, implementation/updating of care

plans, admission and discharges, medication administration, communicating with family members,
treatments, and assistance with adls.
Supervision of Cenas, dietary, house keeping, scheduling, and shift assignments.
Responsible for ensuring the safety of patients, implementing quality care, and collaborating with
the health team to establish proper patient care.
March 2007-August 2010: Deboer Nursing Home, 1675 Vulcan Muskegon MI. 49442
LPN Supervisor: Supervision of staff, assignments, and schedules.
Implementation of care plans with updates, medication administration, treatments.
Noting providers orders, lab draws, charting, vital signs,
Communicating with families and the health team to implement quality care and best nursing
approach
June 2002-August 2006: Shore Haven Living Center, 900 Beacon Blvd. Grand Haven MI. 49417
CENA: Provided personal care and comfort of assigned patients/residents.
Assist patients/residents at mealtimes, implementation of bowel and bladder programs.
Transfers and assistance with assistive devices, range of motion, practice of standard precautions,
vital signs, charting, and adherence and participated in the process of care planning.

Certifications:

RN certification 2012
CPR certified
Asthma 123 educator
JIFF program facilitator

Community Outreach:
Service learning project: Muskegon Public Schools, implantation of health and nutrition program.
Pathfinders Y.E.A.R.R.S. Program: Muskegon Heights Public Schools and Hackley Community Care
Center, educating youth on substance abuse and sex education.
Fresh Start Program: Muskegon County Youth Probation and Hackley Community Care Center,
educating youth on substance abuse and sex education.

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