Karen Vidal

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 14+ years of experience in surgical, urgent care, primary care, and hospice settings. Skilled in patient support, care coordination, patient education, medication management, clinical assessment, and electronic health record documentation. Proven ability to communicate complex medical information clearly, build strong patient relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Seeking a Remote Patient Support Nurse position where clinical expertise, empathy, and communication skills contribute to exceptional patient experiences and outcomes.

LPN – PACU Nurse - NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK SURGICAL CENTER - Saratoga Springs, NY

(2016-07)

• Perform patient assessments and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding procedures, medications, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor patient status and communicate clinical concerns promptly.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection-control, and quality standards.

LPN – Urgent Care / Primary Care - HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK - Glens Falls, NY

(2010-04 - 2016-03)

• Assessed patient conditions and communicated findings to providers.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established care plans.
• Educated patients on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Coordinated care among healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes.
• Trained and mentored newly hired nursing staff.

Hospice Nurse - COMMUNITY HOSPICE - Saratoga Springs, NY

(2013-02 - 2015-01)

• Provided compassionate end-of-life care and emotional support to patients and families.
• Educated caregivers regarding symptom management, medications, and medical equipment.
• Documented patient care and coordinated services using Allscripts EMR.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.

Practical Nursing Program - Nursing - Mildred Elley