Kaci Karas
Waco,TX
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with team to promote engaged and empowering work culture. Brings 21 years of valuable expertise to manage Neonatal Program. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Program Manager
Baylor Scott And White Health, Hillcrest
10.2022 - Current
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Monitored NICU Quality Assurance and Process Improvement Plan
- Organized and Participated in Outreach to Community
NICU Nurse Supervisor/Designated Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott And White Health, Hillcrest
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
NICU NPD/ Designated Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott And White Health, Hillcrest
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance nurses learning.
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within NICU to serve as informational resource to nurses.
NICU Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott And White Health, Hillcrest
06.2001 - 04.2020
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX07.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX05.2001
Skills
- Level III NICU Nurse
- Designated Charge Nurse
- High Risk Delivery Nurse
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Performance
- Data Collection
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Policy and Procedure Improvement
- Performance Monitoring
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Quality Assurance Evaluation
Certification
RNC Certification for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC)
Timeline
Neonatal Program Manager
Baylor Scott And White Health, Hillcrest
10.2022 - Current
NICU Nurse Supervisor/Designated Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott And White Health, Hillcrest
12.2021 - 10.2022
NICU NPD/ Designated Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott And White Health, Hillcrest
04.2020 - 12.2021
NICU Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott And White Health, Hillcrest
06.2001 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College
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