Kara Crawford
Goshen
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care with extensive experience providing comprehensive, family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents. Skilled in health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions. Adept at building trusting relationships with patients and families while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. Committed to fostering positive health outcomes through education, advocacy, and a holistic approach to pediatric wellness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Clinic
Peconic Pediatrics
02.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary care to pediatric patients from birth through adolescence, including well-child exams, developmental screenings, and preventive health assessments.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions such as asthma, eczema, ADHD, mental health and infectious diseases.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests to support evidence-based clinical decision-making.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Administer immunizations and ensure compliance with current AAP vaccination guidelines.
- Educate and counsel families on child growth, nutrition, behavioral health, and preventive care strategies.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical records in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to enhance clinical outcomes and professional practice.
Registered Nurse – Youth Care
South Georgia Medical Center
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Triage pediatric patients during walk-in clinic hours, providing thorough history and physical assessments. Score patients on the Emergency Severity Index to provide diagnosis information and prioritize care on the basis of acuity, stability, and available resources. Champion a Charge Nurse role providing management for the clinic, staff members, and patients. Support physicians in the completion of skilled procedures including but not limited to suturing, foreign body removal, rapid assessment of airway, breathing and circulation in order to identify and prioritize patient acuity. Facilitate the seamless direct admission of patients, when needed, and provide comprehensive discharge instructions for parents to minimize the risk of rehospitalization. Liaise between patients/families and physicians to provide comprehensive discharge instructions regarding medications, alternative treatment remedies, and when to seek higher level care to optimize outcomes while minimizing the risk of further complications. Maintain accurate inventory counts of crash cart items and emergency equipment to support the delivery of high quality, uninterrupted care.
- Esteemed recipient of the Above and Beyond Award; this award is a peer nomination in which a fellow employee recommended me for my personality and willingness to help others indicating that my hard work does not go unnoticed.
- Chair of the Unit Based Council as a part of the Magnet Hospital initiative; responsible for planning and implementing evidence-based practice initiatives to improve patient outcomes and workflow. Our unit established an algorithm for diagnosing and treating group A beta hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis.
- Gap in employment due to military mandated move overseas from Japan to Georgia.
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Clinic
United States Naval Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Spearheaded the educational development of corpsmen and other medical professionals on the application of best practices for pediatric patients, effective treatment strategies, and appropriate protocols for working with the child or adolescent patient. Conducted appointments through innovative nursing protocols, accurately recording vital statistics, and evaluating levels of emergence. Safely handled newborns, obtained detailed medical history and current conditions while collaborating with physicians to generate individualized, therapeutic care plans. Leveraged therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills to foster relationships with family members providing high levels of compassion, comfort, and support.
- Honored recipient of the Civilian of the Quarter Award; nominated by my supervisor and selected by the US Naval Hospital command for extraordinary patient care delivery.
- Championed the role of Justice Leader Team Leader; completed post-discharge checks to ensure full recovery was obtained.
- Gap in employment due to military mandated move overseas from Oklahoma to Japan.
Substitute Nurse and Teacher – Zukeran Elementary School
Department of Defense Education Activity
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Gap in employment due to military mandated move overseas from Oklahoma to Japan.
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
OU Children’s Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Instrumental member of an interdisciplinary team managing high acuity and severe patient conditions for infants and small children with varying medical diagnoses. Reviewed and interpreted physician’s orders assuring proper medication and procedural administration while reporting any changes in the patient’s condition in a timely, professional manner. Maintained a keen focus on family-centered care to support parents in understanding health conditions and making informed medical decisions. Remained current on industry best practice and contributed to the ongoing professional development of junior nurses.
- Successfully completed a two year Nurse Residency program demonstrating the ability to function efficiently within high pressure settings, evaluate cases thoroughly, exhibit exceptional critical thinking and clinical judgement skills.
- Presented with the Clinical Nursing Practice award.
- Additional work experience as a Nursing Assistant with Memorial Hermann Hospital Systems from 2010 to 2013
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK01.2013
Skills
- Comprehensive Health Assessments
- Health Promotion & Preventative Care
- Developmental Milestones
- Patient, Parent & Family Education
- Immunization Administration
- Newborn Care & Breastfeeding Support
- Introducing Solids, Food Allergies, Picky Eating
- ADHD, Mental Health, Weight Management
- Diagnostic Testing & Interpretation
- Medication Prescribing & Management
- EPIC, Athena & Azalea EMR Platforms
- Telemedicine & Virtual Care Experience
Certification
- Kentucky Board of Nursing, APRN - CNP, License # 4029888
- New York State Education Department, APRN - CNP, License # 383228
- Basic Life Support Certification, Valid through November 2026
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Clinic
Peconic Pediatrics
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse – Youth Care
South Georgia Medical Center
04.2018 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Clinic
United States Naval Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2017
Substitute Nurse and Teacher – Zukeran Elementary School
Department of Defense Education Activity
01.2016 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
OU Children’s Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Science in Nursing - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Oklahoma