KAREN MURRAY
Hanson,MA
Summary
Versatile and highly dedicated critical care nurse offering well-established clinical expertise across a broad range of healthcare settings including critical care, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac-telemetry, hospice and hospital at home. Comfortable managing and titrating all critical care drips including sedation, analgesics, insulin and vasoactive infusions. Committed to providing the highest quality, individualized patient care to a diverse patient population.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Boston Medical Center South
Brockton, MA
06.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care for high acuity, critically ill patients requiring continuous cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring
- Manage and titrate vasopressors, inotropes, antiarrhythmic drugs, sedation, and other high-risk medications
- Management of arterial lines including continuous blood pressure monitoring, blood sampling and site maintenance
- Management of invasive and non-invasive mechanically ventilated patients
- Participation in code response and emergency procedures
- Continuously monitor and measure ECG strips, capturing all abnormalities
- Patient and family education in both high-acuity and end of life situations
Registered Nurse Hospital at Home
South Shore Health
Weymouth, MA
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Instrumental in the opening of the Hospital at Home unit by assisting with developing policies and procedures prior opening.
- Provide both virtual nursing care to acutely ill patients as well as preform field visits for physical assessment and treatment.
- Charge Nurse managing the logistics of a newer unit with coordination of EMTs, paramedics, hospitalists and care coordinator daily.
- Hospital at Home shared governance representative
- Precepted and mentored new staff supporting clinical skill development and unit intergration.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess for changes in patient conditions and intervene appropriately.
Registered Nurse-Medical Telemetry
South Shore Health
Weymouth
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Administer and titrate cardiac drips and intravenous push (IVP) medications
- Provide post-procedure care of fresh cardiac catheterizations including management and removal of TR bands
- Monitor and measure ECG strips, identifying acute changes
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource and preceptor to newly licensed Registered nurses.
- Educated patients and families on disease process, prevention strategies and treatment plans.
- Peripheral IV insertion and maintenance along with proper central line care to prevent CLABSI.
Registered Nurse-Hospice
South Shore Health
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided comprehensive end-of-life care to terminally ill patients, addressing medical, emotional and spiritual needs while offering compassionate support and guidance to families
- Served as a case manager for a typical caseload of 10-15 patients ensuring coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Educated patients and families on disease progression, medication management, nutrition, and pain control.
- Worked within a multi-disciplinary team which included medical director, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement coordinator, home health aides with the joined goal of providing compassionate, comprehensive care.
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgical Stepdown
Brigham and Women's Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2018
- Provided care to patients that underwent a wide variety of cardiothoracic surgical procedures including CABG, AAA, Valvular repair/replacement, Cardiac transplantation, and LVAD/BiVAD.
- Management of the surgical patient from post operative day 1 through discharge.
- Assisted MD with Chest tube and pacing wire removal with assessment of patient post procedure for signs of complications per protocol.
- External pacer management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
USAssociate in Science (A.S.) -
Fisher College
BrocktonMatriculating toward BSN in Nursing - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHCertification
- Registered Nurse, MA, exp 8/14/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) exp 05/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) exp. 08/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Boston Medical Center South
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Hospital at Home
South Shore Health
05.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse-Medical Telemetry
South Shore Health
08.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse-Hospice
South Shore Health
11.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgical Stepdown
Brigham and Women's Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2018
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
Associate in Science (A.S.) -
Fisher College
Matriculating toward BSN in Nursing - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University