Cara Mohr
Castleton,USA
Summary
Organized and dependable healthcare professional, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational missions, visions, and values.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Assistant Vice President
Albany Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
- Overseeing approximately 26 supervisors and stepping in as supervisor for the sites without. Overseeing all managerial responsibilities for approximately 72 sites.
- Assuring compliance in all required overseeing agencies, policies, and procedures (AMC, DNV, VFC, DOH, CDC, NCQI, NYSIIS).
- Assisting with updating & implementing new or improving old policies. Collaborating with CNO, ACNO, VP’s and AVPs to maintain compliance, policies, and other organization responsibilities to provide best quality patient care.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to align department goals with overall company objectives, resulting in stronger organizational cohesion.
- Enhanced collaboration between team members by implementing innovative communication tools and fostering an open dialogue culture.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Nurse Manager
Albany Medical Center
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Overseeing 6 supervisors of the outpatient clinics, stepping in as acting supervisor for the clinics without.
- All managerial duties in running and coordination of all assigned clinics.
- Interviewing & hiring new staff.
- Assuring compliance in all required overseeing agencies, policies, and procedures (AMC, TJC/DNV, VFC, DOH, CDC, NCQI).
- Inventory and ordering of supplies for clinics without a supervisor.
- Assisting with updating & implementing new or improving old policies to help the departments run efficiently.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
Nursing Supervisor
Albany Medical Center
04.2020 - 04.2024
- All supervisory duties in daily running and coordination of all three dept’s.
- Interviewing & hiring new staff.
- Assuring compliance in all required overseeing agencies, policies, and procedures (AMC, TJC, VFC, DOH, CDC, NCQI).
- Inventory and ordering of supplies.
- Maintaining compliance with NYSIIS state vaccination program.
- Assisting with updating General Pediatrics electronic physical forms, implementing new or improving old policies to help the dept run more smoothly and up to date with current times such as laptops for staff for real time charting. Replacing/improving old worn-out equipment.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Pediatric Emergency Dept RN
Albany Medical Center
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Charge nurse, trauma certified nurse, floor nurse, triage, EMS flow
- patient assessment and management including traumas, hem/onc patients, chronic patients, medical and psych patients.
- Assisting doctors, residents and mid-levels with procedures including ortho, neuro, urology, procedural sensations, spinal taps.
- Obtaining PIV access with and without ultrasound guidance, accessing chest ports and PICCS.
- Supporting patients and their families.
- Supervising techs and support staff.
- Orientation and training of new staff.
- Management of tubes, drains and pumps.
- Communication and collaboration with doctors, mid-levels, nurses, techs, support staff, social workers, child life specialist, consulting physicians and other disciplines needed for continuation of care.
- Coordination of discharges and admissions.
- Communication with house supervision and the staffing Dept.
- Consistently maintained accurate electronic health records, promoting seamless coordination of care among healthcare providers.
Emergency Dept RN
Albany Medical Center
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Including Charge nurse, Nurse 1st and triage.
- Patient assessment and management including traumas, strokes, STEMI’s, medical and psych patients, in both adults and pediatrics.
- Assisting consulting doctors with cardiac, ortho, neuro and urology procedures.
- Obtaining IV access, accessing chest ports & PICCS.
- Support to patients and loved ones.
- Medication administration.
- Supervision of PCTs and LPNs
- Orientation & training preceptor.
- EMS flow coordinator duties.
- Management of tubes, drains and pumps.
- Communication and collaboration with doctors, nurses, techs, social workers, child life specialist other disciplines needed for continuation of care.
- Coordinate discharges and admissions.
Pediatric clinical instructor
St Peters College of Nursing
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Responsible for providing orientation, instruction, and assessment during clinical trainings at offsite pediatric clinical rotations.
- Oversee completion of rotation, care plans and patient assessments while assuring safe patient care.
- Answer student questions and serve as a resource, role model and mentor to enhance student understanding of clinical related information.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of students while providing a nurturing atmosphere where students can grow intellectually and professionally.
- Monitor student progress to ensure objectives are met.
- Enhanced pediatric clinical instruction by incorporating evidence-based practices and real-world scenarios in lessons.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and clinical hours for accreditation purposes.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
EMT-B
Town of Coxsackie Ambulance
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Emergency response, treatment & transport of patients.
- Communication with dispatch, medical directors, paramedics, first responders (fire dept’s) & hospitals.
- Vitals, head to toe assessments, trauma assessments, medical assessments, oxygen delivery, injury splinting & management, basic life support, emergency life saving measures including CPR
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing medical conditions in emergency situations.
- Ensured timely decision-making under pressure during challenging rescue operations.
- Maintained optimal ambulance readiness by regularly inspecting vehicles for cleanliness, functionality, and proper stock levels.
EMT-B
Ravena Rescue Squad
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Emergency response, treatment & transport of patients.
- Communication with dispatch, medical directors, paramedics, first responders (fire dept’s) & hospitals.
- Vitals, head to toe assessments, trauma assessments, medical assessments, oxygen delivery, injury splinting & management, basic life support, emergency life saving measures including CPR
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing medical conditions in emergency situations.
- Ensured timely decision-making under pressure during challenging rescue operations.
- Maintained optimal ambulance readiness by regularly inspecting vehicles for cleanliness, functionality, and proper stock levels.
Assistant nurse manager
Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Oversee CNA’s, LPN’s & RN's
- Patient assessment and management, Wound management including weekly wound rounds with wound doctor, weekly rounds with psychiatrist
- Overseeing medication management
- Oversee discharges and admissions.
- Conducted audits, and Care conferences with families
- Communication with Doctor, hospitals, social workers, PT & OT, pharmacies, and other necessary disciplines.
- Obtaining IV access and chest port access. Managing medical tubes and drains.
- Manage end of life care.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and incorporating them into daily operations as necessary.
- Weekend Supervisor: ANM duties as well as: Oversee 3 units, Manage staffing for whole house, Audits, Staff disciplinary actions, Communication with doctor.
RN
The Community Hospice of St Peters Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Admissions for all of Columbia & Greene counties (Home care, nursing home & In patient) as well as floating to other counties when needed.
- Cover In-Patient unit when needed.
- Intake & informational meetings with patients & families.
- Coordinate care of terminally ill patients as well as support to loved ones.
- Manage symptoms.
- Order needed Equipment to make my patients as comfortable but as independent as possible.
- Draw blood work, dress wounds, manage medications, manage tubes and drains, insert catheters, manage CAD pumps, access ports.
- Communicate with doctors, nursing homes, hospitals & pharmacies to coordinate plans of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Emergency Room RN
St Peter’s Healthcare System
09.2008 - 01.2014
- Emergency medical triage and management utilizing established protocols.
- Patient assessment and management.
- Obtaining IV access, accessing chest ports & PICCS.
- Support to patients and loved ones.
- Medication administration.
- Supervision of techs
- Orientation & training, team leader.
- Management of tubes, drains and pumps.
- Communication and collaboration with doctors, nurses, techs, phlebotomy & other disciplines needed for continuation of care.
- Coordinate discharges and admissions.
Charge Nurse
St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehab
04.2007 - 09.2008
- Daily Assignment schedules, overseeing CNA’s & LPN’s
- Patient assessment and management, wound management
- Overseeing medication management
- Coordinating discharges and admissions.
- Communication with Doctor, hospitals, social workers, PT & OT, pharmacies and other necessary disciplines.
- Obtaining IV access and chest port access. Managing medical tubes and drains.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Graduate Nurse
St Peter’s Nursing & Rehab
06.2006 - 04.2007
- Medication management, wound care
- Patient assessments and medical management.
- Communication with doctors, nurses, pharmacies and other necessary disciplines.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to diverse populations.
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
Education
MSN -
Western Governors University
01.2025
BSN - undefined
Western Governors University
02.2021
RN, AS -
Columbia-Greene Community College
05-2006
K-12 Grade -
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School
05-1993
Skills
- Issue resolution skills
- Recruiting and hiring
- Staff management
- Policy compliance
- Performance improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Process improvements
- Staff training/development
- Department oversight
Certification
BLS
Previously held certifications:
CPEN
ACLS (Instructor)
PALS (Instructor)
TNCC (Instructor)
NRP
PCAR
BDLS/ADLS
BLS and 1st Aide instructor
Stop The Bleed Instructor
EMT-B
Committees/Projects
Albany Med Faculty Physicians Practice QIT
Ambulatory Safety Briefing
AMHS: Ambulatory Advisory Council
Timeline
Interim Assistant Vice President
Albany Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Nurse Manager
Albany Medical Center
04.2024 - 03.2025
Pediatric clinical instructor
St Peters College of Nursing
09.2022 - 09.2024
Nursing Supervisor
Albany Medical Center
04.2020 - 04.2024
Pediatric Emergency Dept RN
Albany Medical Center
07.2018 - 04.2020
Emergency Dept RN
Albany Medical Center
09.2015 - 07.2018
EMT-B
Ravena Rescue Squad
05.2015 - 01.2018
Assistant nurse manager
Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center
08.2014 - 09.2015
EMT-B
Town of Coxsackie Ambulance
01.2013 - 05.2019
RN
The Community Hospice of St Peters Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2014
Emergency Room RN
St Peter’s Healthcare System
09.2008 - 01.2014
Charge Nurse
St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehab
04.2007 - 09.2008
Graduate Nurse
St Peter’s Nursing & Rehab
06.2006 - 04.2007
BSN - undefined
Western Governors University
MSN -
Western Governors University
RN, AS -
Columbia-Greene Community College
K-12 Grade -
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School
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