Kara Timmons
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated ICU nurse leader experienced with overseeing critical care units while ensuring optimal patient care. Proactive in nature bringing positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop leadership skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Registered Nurse
HCA HealthONE Aurora
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, assessing changes in patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
Critical Care Nurse Manager
St. David's Georgetown Hospital
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of nursing department, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Promoted a culture of safety and accountability by enforcing compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Evaluated patient care processes to identify areas for improvement, implementing changes that enhanced overall patient outcomes.
- Enhanced team efficiency by providing ongoing staff education, training, and performance evaluations.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels, scheduling, and budgeting for the critical care unit.
ICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator
St. Davids Georgetown Hospital
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while overseeing the daily activities of an interdisciplinary team in a high-stress environment.
- Maximized resource utilization through strategic staffing assignments based on individual skill levels and specific unit needs.
- Supervised nursing staff, providing guidance and support to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Facilitated patient admissions and discharges, streamlining processes to enhance patient flow and satisfaction.
ICU Charge Nurse
St. David's Georgetown Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Coordinating and managing staff and resources to meet patient needs and provide exceptional nursing care
- Communicating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to execute and enhance treatment plans
- Implementing new patient assignments while facilitating patient transfer and coordinating patient care based on staffing requirements
ICU Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary-Hardin Baylor
Belton, TX05.2019
Skills
- Department management
- Scheduling and staffing
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical leadership
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Critical thinking
Certification
- CCRN
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- PEAK Fellowship
Timeline
ICU Registered Nurse
HCA HealthONE Aurora
03.2025 - Current
Critical Care Nurse Manager
St. David's Georgetown Hospital
11.2024 - 03.2025
ICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator
St. Davids Georgetown Hospital
02.2024 - 11.2024
ICU Charge Nurse
St. David's Georgetown Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2024
ICU Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary-Hardin Baylor