Karyn Gross
Seward
Summary
Skilled in hemodynamics and neurological monitoring, I excelled at Bryan Medical Center by enhancing patient satisfaction through meticulous care and advanced critical thinking. My expertise in ventilator management and compassionate patient interaction, coupled with a commitment to continuous learning, significantly improved recovery outcomes. I also mentored new staff, showcasing leadership and technical proficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bryan Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
Registered Nurse
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus
05.2013 - 04.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA05-2013
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Assisting with Endotracheal intubation
- Organ donor procedures
- Telemetry monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Blood transfusion administration
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course
- CPR/AED
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bryan Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus
05.2013 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
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