Karen E. Sutherland
DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Bridgeport,US
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificates
Work History
Lead APP/Family Nurse Practitioner
DocGo
09.2022 - Current
- Deliver high-quality, team-based care to migrant populations across New York through DocGo services, collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Manage comprehensive care for adult and pediatric patients with chronic and complex conditions, including co-occurring medical and mental health diagnoses, socioeconomic challenges, and long-term illnesses.
- Gather history and physical exam and diagnostics as needed, and then develop and implement treatment plans given the patient's goals of care and current conditions.
- Screening for chronic conditions, management of substance use disorders, provision of vaccinations, wound care and more.
Director Medical Services
Helen Keller Services
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Provide primary care to all patients.
- Responsible for executing the organizational mission, goals, objectives, Key responsibilities include health maintenance, intake revisions, medical supervision, medical administration, and supervision.
- Provision of medical care to customers, with prescription dispensing. Review medical information for consumers, ensure compliance with DOH requirements, establish medical clearance.
RN (Part-Time) Pulmonary Care/Medicine Surgery
St John's Episcopal Hospital
08.2002 - 2022
- Inpatient acute care; frequently designated as a charge nurse.
- Treat a high-risk urban population with varied medical-surgical needs and those with persistent respiratory dysfunction focus on.
- Medication and wound care management.
Nurse Practitioner
United Healthcare (UHC) Optum
08.2014 - 01.2021
- Conducted comprehensive in-home assessments, established diagnoses, prioritized emergent needs, offered patient learning opportunities, crafted patient-centered healthcare plans, and promoted compliance with evidence-based best practices for improving health and wellness.
Nurse Practitioner
09.2012 - 06.2017
- Conducted comprehensive in-home assessments of patients, provided diagnoses, offered education, prioritized needs, established referrals and formulated patient-centered care plans.
Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Primary care practice providing diagnosis and treatment of adults with acute and chronic care needs. Present disease-appropriate teaching.
Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Primary Care Practice: obtained H&P's ordered/interpreted diagnostics collaborated on differential diagnoses, prescriptions, and treatment planning. Preceptor to nurse practitioner students.
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Molloy College
01.2021 - 05.2012
- Clinical instruction of Bachelor of Science Students in medical-surgical nursing.
Nurse Supervisor (Per-Diem)
Fulton Commons Care Center
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Whole-house administrative duties in a 280-bed skilled nursing facility. Clinical resource/staff educator; responded to emergencies.
Staff Development Coordinator / Director of Employee Health
Northern Manhattan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided for the orientation and continuing education needs of nursing and ancillary staff in a full-service nursing facility. Monitored annual screening, pre-employment physical exams.
Nurse Supervisor
Flushing Manor Care Center
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Monitored adherence to nursing practice, documentation standards, and safety needs of the facility. Clinical resource for technical issues and key role in risk management.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
04.2001 -
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Nursing
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
04.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
04.2001 -
Skills
Patient education
Health promotion
Healthcare management
Acute care management
Treatment plan development
Quality assurance
Timeline
Lead APP/Family Nurse Practitioner - DocGo
09.2022 - Current
Director Medical Services - Helen Keller Services
07.2021 - 10.2022
Adjunct Clinical Faculty - Molloy College
01.2021 - 05.2012
Nurse Practitioner - United Healthcare (UHC) Optum
08.2014 - 01.2021
Nurse Practitioner -
09.2012 - 06.2017
Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) -
06.2011 - 06.2012
Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) -
08.2010 - 09.2012
Nurse Supervisor (Per-Diem) - Fulton Commons Care Center
01.2006 - 01.2010
RN (Part-Time) Pulmonary Care/Medicine Surgery - St John's Episcopal Hospital
08.2002 - 2022
Walden University - Master of Science, Psychiatric Nursing
04.2001 -
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing - Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice
04.2001 -
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing - Master of Science, Nursing
04.2001 -
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
04.2001 -
Queensborough Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
04.2001 -
Staff Development Coordinator / Director of Employee Health - Northern Manhattan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
Nurse Supervisor - Flushing Manor Care Center
01.1996 - 01.2001
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 2020- Present
- Psi Tau Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing Elizabeth Gloss Nursing Research Award
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing 08/2010 Master of Science: Graduate with Distinction
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing 08/2010
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Conferred Cum Laude
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing 12/2006
Affiliations
- Alumni Association, SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing 12/2006 – Present
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2017 – Present
Certification
National Provider Identifier Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (Current)