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
01.2022 - Current
Charge
PRN
ICU Float
PACU/PRE/POST
US Nursing
02.2025 - 02.2025
Strike Contract
PACU
LCMC
01.2024 - 02.2024
Level 1 Trauma Center
Teaching Facility
Crisis/strike contract
PACU
University Of Iowa Hospital
07.2024 - 09.2024
Travel Contract
Level 1 Trauma Center
Magnet Hospital
Teaching Facility
CVICU/ICU
Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2021
Crisis Contract
CVICU
Littleton Adventist Hospital
10.2017 - 07.2020
ICU Float
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2017
Travel Assignment
Trauma ICU
St. Anthony's Hospital
08.2016 - 11.2016
Travel Assignment
CVICU
University of Iowa Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2016
Level 1 Trauma Center
Magnet Hospital
Teaching Facility
ED/Cardiac ICU
Mercy Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa10.2017
Associates Degree - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa05.2014
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
02.2025 - 02.2025
PACU
University Of Iowa Hospital
07.2024 - 09.2024
PACU
LCMC
01.2024 - 02.2024
PACU, PRE/POST
Ascension
01.2022 - Current
CVICU/ICU
Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2021
CVICU
Littleton Adventist Hospital
10.2017 - 07.2020
ICU Float
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2017
Trauma ICU
St. Anthony's Hospital
08.2016 - 11.2016
CVICU
University of Iowa Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2016
ED/Cardiac ICU
Mercy Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2015
Associates Degree - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Upper Iowa University
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