Karen Knight
About Karen Knight
Karen Knight is a Registered Nurse Case Manager and Utilization Management professional at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, where she has worked since 2014. She holds a BSN from West Texas A&M University and has over a decade of experience in nursing, including a previous role at Saint Mary's from 2000 to 2012.
Current Role at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
Karen Knight currently serves as an RN Case Manager and Utilization Management professional at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to the healthcare facility for a decade. In her role, she facilitates patient transfers to various care facilities, including skilled nursing facilities (SNF), acute rehabilitation, long-term acute care (LTAC), and home care services. Her responsibilities include coordinating appropriate services to ensure smooth transitions for patients.
Previous Experience at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
Prior to her current role, Karen Knight worked at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center as a registered nurse (RN) from 2000 to 2012. During her twelve years in this position, she gained extensive experience in patient care and nursing practices. This background has informed her current responsibilities in case management and utilization management.
Education and Qualifications
Karen Knight studied at Texas State University from 1989 to 1991 for two years. She later attended West Texas A&M University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from 1991 to 1994. This educational background provided her with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for her nursing career.
Collaboration with Mental Health Services
In her current role, Karen Knight works closely with mental health services to ensure that Legal Holds are properly filed and updated. This collaboration is essential for maintaining compliance and ensuring that patients receive the appropriate care and legal protections during their treatment.