Karla Taflinger
Rineyville
Summary
Compassionate RN with strong skills in patient assessment, care coordination, and wound care management. Proven track record of reducing pressure ulcer rates from 50% to 1%, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Madison State Hospital
Madison
11.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitor patient responses in a mental health facility
- Assisted in patient assessments and contributed to individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
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King's Daughters Heath
Madison
01.1994 - 03.2020
- The researched pressure ulcer rate brought it down from 50% to 1%.
- Provided wound care under the supervision of the physician.
- Set up a urological dynamics testing, and educated a nurse to provide the testing.
- Provide ostomy care and teaching.
- Responsible for applying wound care vacs.
Home Health RN Case Manager
King's Daughters' Health
Madison
05.1990 - 01.1994
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assessed patients' health needs and developed individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and resources.
- Monitored medication compliance and addressed any concerns promptly.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate patient environments and needs.
RN Floor Nurse
King's Daughters Health
Madison
05.1990 - 01.1994
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions promptly.
- This was second position prn work on the units.
Student Nurse Intern
Veterans Administration
Lousiville
06.1987 - 05.1990
Education
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Education - Wound, Ostomy, Continence Education
Emory University
Atlanta, GA12-1994
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Spalding University
Louisville, KY05-1990
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Wound care management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Case management
- Health education
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Quality improvement
- Diabetes management
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Madison State Hospital
11.2025 - Current
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King's Daughters Heath
01.1994 - 03.2020
Home Health RN Case Manager
King's Daughters' Health
05.1990 - 01.1994
RN Floor Nurse
King's Daughters Health
05.1990 - 01.1994
Student Nurse Intern
Veterans Administration
06.1987 - 05.1990
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Education - Wound, Ostomy, Continence Education
Emory University
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Spalding University