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Kara Dostal

Summary

Skilled CRNA bringing 17+ years of experience in hospital facilities managing expert anesthesia care for diverse patients. Organize materials, medications and equipment by type of procedure and specific patient requirements. Highly observant, decisive and knowledgeable about numerous inpatient and outpatient procedures.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CRNA

Medical Anesthesia Associates
05.2007 - Current
  • Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
  • Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
  • Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
  • Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

ICU RN BSN

Nebraska Medical Center
08.2002 - 08.2004
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Operating Room RN BSN

Nebraska Medical Center
05.1999 - 08.2002
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

Master of Science - Anesthesia

Mount Marty College
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Clarkson College
Omaha, NE
05.1999

Skills

  • Airway Management
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Mechanical Ventilators
  • Central Line/Arterial Line placement
  • Intubation and Extubation
  • Emergency Surgery
  • Neural Axial Anesthesia
  • Regional Blocks
  • General Anesthesia Care
  • Obstetrics/Orthopedic/GYN/Endoscopy/ENT/Pediatrics

Certification


NBCRNA August 07-Current

National Board of Certification & Recertification for CRNA


NRP August 2012-Current

Neonatal Resuscitation Program


AANA May 2007-Current

Member of American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Timeline

CRNA

Medical Anesthesia Associates
05.2007 - Current

ICU RN BSN

Nebraska Medical Center
08.2002 - 08.2004

Operating Room RN BSN

Nebraska Medical Center
05.1999 - 08.2002

Master of Science - Anesthesia

Mount Marty College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Clarkson College

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