Karen Woosley

Nurse Practitioner managing care on a 27-bed unit and evaluating patients across daily admissions, changes in condition, and ongoing treatment plans. Coordinates collaborative practice with SETMA, Diagnostic Group, Reliant, Dr. Levine, and Dr. Hammett to keep care aligned and responsive. Delivers unit-level oversight while supporting safe, continuous patient care.

Nurse Practitioner at Baptist Hospital (2022-07 – Present)

• Manage a 27-bed unit while coordinating daily workflow and patient coverage across the service line.
• Maintain collaborative practice agreements with SETMA, Diagnostic Group, Reliant, Dr. Levine, and Dr. Hammett.
• Evaluate care for all unit patients, prioritizing advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary case management to align treatment plans, handoffs, and follow-up needs across providers.
• Support chronic disease management by monitoring patient status and adjusting care plans within scope.
• Apply clinical judgment to support quality improvement and strengthen consistency in unit-level patient care.

RN, FLOAT POOL at Baptist Hospital (2019-01 – 2022-07)

• Provide care to patients across float assignments while maintaining consistent documentation and responsiveness.
• Perform patient assessments across float-unit assignments and adjust care priorities to match changing acuity.
• Advocate for patient safety by monitoring changes, escalating concerns, and reinforcing safe care practices.
• Coordinate care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to align treatment priorities and discharge needs.
• Provide clinical guidance to nursing staff and reinforce practice standards through day-to-day supervision and preceptorship.

RN, TELEMETRY at Christus St. Elizabeth (2015-09 – 2019-01)

• Monitor telemetry changes closely and escalate concerning findings promptly to support safe diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Advocate for patients by translating concerns, reinforcing care instructions, and supporting informed decisions at the bedside.
• Administer medications per protocol and track patient responses to support ongoing treatment effectiveness.
• Contribute to quality improvement by reporting recurring issues, sharing observations, and strengthening unit workflows.
• Coordinate care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to align treatment priorities and discharge needs.

Master of Science in Nursing – Maryville University (2022-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Lamar University Beaumont (2015-05)