Parkridge Health System
Karen Beam has extensive experience in the healthcare industry. Karen began their career in 1983 at Erlanger Health System, where they worked as an ICU/PACU Staff Nurse and Assistant Nurse Manager for 14 years. In 2006, they joined Parkridge Health System as the VP of Quality and Clinical Performance, a role they held for six years. Karen then moved to HCA in 2012, where they served as the TriStar Division VP of Quality and Clinical Performance for three years. In 2015, Karen returned to Parkridge Health System as the VP of Quality and Clinical Performance.
Karen Beam earned their Master's of Science degree in Nursing Administration from Middle Tennessee State University from 2005 to 2013. Prior to that, from 1980 to 1983, they attended Erlanger School of Nursing to obtain their Nursing degree. In addition to their education, they obtained two certifications: Certified Professional in Patient Safety from IHI and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) from NAHQ in December 2013.
Parkridge Health System
Looking to join a dynamic, professional team that’s patient-centered, community-oriented and treats both its patients and colleagues like family? Parkridge Health System includes five hospitals “working together as one” to provide quality, comprehensive patient care: Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital, Parkridge Valley Hospital Adult Campus, Parkridge Valley Hospital Child & Adolescent Campus and Parkridge West Hospital. Parkridge Medical Center offers comprehensive healthcare services that include a 24-hour ER, cardiology, orthopedics and other surgical services, including robotic and AI-assisted technology, in addition to oncology services at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Parkridge. Parkridge East Hospital provides 24-hour ER as well as obstetrical care, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and advanced surgical services in robotics, orthopedics and complex gynecological procedures. Parkridge Valley Hospital offers behavioral health and addictive disorder treatment services for children, adolescents and adults at four distinctive campuses. Parkridge West Hospital, in nearby Jasper, Tennessee, provides 24-hour ER, outpatient lab, outpatient imaging, outpatient physical therapy and inpatient behavioral health services at Parkridge Valley West. The culture of patient safety as top priority, community stewardship and colleague professional growth are among the endearing qualities Parkridge Health has been renowned for in the communities it serves for more than 52 years. Parkridge Health System is part of HCA Healthcare, which has been named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere every year since 2010. Visit our website below to learn more about exciting and rewarding careers at Parkridge Health.