Parkridge Health System
Karen Respess has over 26 years of work experience in the healthcare industry. Karen began their career at Erlanger Health System in 1993, working as a Nurse Manager in the Perianesthesia Services department for seven years. In 2000, they moved to Memorial Hospital, where they served as the Clinical Coordinator for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit for nine years. In 2009, they joined Parkridge Medical Center as the Market Manager for Clinical Performance before transitioning to the role of Market Director for Quality Standards in 2011.
Karen Respess obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Health Arts from the University of St. Francis in the period between 1997 and 1999. Prior to that, from 1980 to 1982, they attended the Baroness Erlanger School of Nursing with a focus on Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, although no degree name was provided.
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.