Karen Schneider

Karen Schneider has a diverse work experience in the healthcare field. Karen started their career as a Registered Nurse at Alton Ochsner Foundation Hospital, where they provided nursing care to various patient populations. Karen also worked as a Student Nurse Practitioner at Louisiana State University Health Science Center.

Karen then became a Nurse Practitioner at Alton Ochsner Foundation Clinic, specializing in Rheumatology. Karen conducted history and physical exams, diagnosed and managed rheumatologic conditions, and implemented staff development programs.

Karen later worked at Lake Senior Care Center, providing geriatric care to adults in post-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, and institutionalized settings. Karen's responsibilities included comprehensive patient care.

Karen also gained experience as a Nurse Practitioner at Minute Clinic Diagnostics of North Carolina, where they assessed, diagnosed, and treated common acute illnesses in adults and children. Karen performed lab tests and screenings and provided patient education.

Karen worked as an Extended Care Nurse Practitioner at Rex Wound Healing Centers, focusing on advanced wound management for adults with acute, surgical, or chronic wounds. Karen'sduties included on-site wound management oversight, staff development, and wound prevention education.

Karen then joined UnitedHealth Group as an Optum/Evercare Nurse Practitioner, where they provided comprehensive care to a diverse patient population.

Most recently, Karen has been working at Geriatric Neuropsychiatric Services, serving as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Karen provided comprehensive care to patients and specialized in the geriatric population.

Karen is currently employed at Transitions LifeCare as a Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in community-based palliative care.

Overall, Karen Schneider has extensive experience in various healthcare settings, including primary care, geriatrics, wound management, and palliative care.

Karen Schneider's education history begins in 1985 when they enrolled at Michigan State University. Karen completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising in 1989. In 1992, Karen attended the University of New Orleans to complete prerequisite nursing courses. From 1993 to 1996, they studied at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Continuing their education, Karen pursued a Master of Nursing degree in Primary Care (Family) Nurse Practitioner from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, which they completed in 2004.