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Dorothy Kern

Georgetown

Summary

Experienced critical care nurse with a proven track record of delivering high-quality care in Level 1 Trauma Centers, rural healthcare facilities, and other hospital settings. Possesses extensive knowledge of disease processes, pharmacology, and industry standards. Utilizes advanced critical thinking skills to ensure safe and top-notch care. Recognized for dedication and exceptional interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PACU, PRE/POST

Ascension
2022.01 - Current

Charge

PRN

ICU Float

PACU/PRE/POST

US Nursing
2025.02 - 2025.02

Strike Contract

PACU

LCMC
2024.01 - 2024.02

Level 1 Trauma Center

Teaching Facility

Crisis/strike contract

PACU

University Of Iowa Hospital
2024.07 - 2024.09

Travel Contract

Level 1 Trauma Center

Magnet Hospital

Teaching Facility

CVICU/ICU

Memorial Hermann Hospital
2020.09 - 2021.02

Crisis Contract

CVICU

Littleton Adventist Hospital
2017.10 - 2020.07

ICU Float

Kaiser Permanente Hospital
2016.11 - 2017.03

Travel Assignment

Trauma ICU

St. Anthony's Hospital
2016.08 - 2016.11

Travel Assignment

CVICU

University of Iowa Hospital
2015.06 - 2016.07

Level 1 Trauma Center

Magnet Hospital

Teaching Facility

ED/Cardiac ICU

Mercy Hospital
2014.06 - 2015.07

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa
10.2017

Associates Degree - Nursing

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
05.2014

Skills

  • Professional communication
  • Critical care skills
  • CRRT
  • CVICU CABG recovery
  • Charge
  • Strong interdisciplinary skills
  • Continuous quality improvement

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association
  • American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
  • National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations

Timeline

PACU/PRE/POST

US Nursing
2025.02 - 2025.02

PACU

University Of Iowa Hospital
2024.07 - 2024.09

PACU

LCMC
2024.01 - 2024.02

PACU, PRE/POST

Ascension
2022.01 - Current

CVICU/ICU

Memorial Hermann Hospital
2020.09 - 2021.02

CVICU

Littleton Adventist Hospital
2017.10 - 2020.07

ICU Float

Kaiser Permanente Hospital
2016.11 - 2017.03

Trauma ICU

St. Anthony's Hospital
2016.08 - 2016.11

CVICU

University of Iowa Hospital
2015.06 - 2016.07

ED/Cardiac ICU

Mercy Hospital
2014.06 - 2015.07

Associates Degree - Nursing

Kirkwood Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Upper Iowa University
Dorothy Kern