Kara Young
Portland
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with strong background in patient care in Emergency medicine. Seeking to transition into an ICU role to further develop advanced critical care skills and contribute to patient recovery in a highly collaborative environment. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Legacy Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Sky Lakes Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant
Nova Urgent Care
10.2020 - 06.2021
Groomer
PetSmart
06.2019 - 07.2020
Chiropractic Assistant
Milwaukie Chiropractic Center
01.2018 - 06.2019
Chiropractic Assistant
Wellness Chiropractic Center
04.2017 - 12.2017
Education
Bachelor’s of Science Degree - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Aberdeen, SD12.2022
Bachelor’s of Science Degree - Women Studies
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2021
Skills
- Provided immediate care to patients with life-threatening conditions, including trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, and sepsis
- Collaborated with physicians, ICU, and surgical teams to stabilize patients for admission or transfer
- Administered medications, blood products, and IV fluids under emergency protocols
- Maintained accurate documentation in EPIC
- Emergency patient assessment and stabilization
- EKG interpretation, cardiac monitoring
- Ventilator and respiratory management (basic)
- Familiar with ICU transfer protocols
- Precept nursing students in emergency protocols and procedures
Certification
- AHA BLS
- ACLS
- ATCN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Legacy Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Sky Lakes Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant
Nova Urgent Care
10.2020 - 06.2021
Groomer
PetSmart
06.2019 - 07.2020
Chiropractic Assistant
Milwaukie Chiropractic Center
01.2018 - 06.2019
Chiropractic Assistant
Wellness Chiropractic Center
04.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor’s of Science Degree - Women Studies
Portland State University
Bachelor’s of Science Degree - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Awards
Time is Muscle Award, Emanuel Emergency Department Portland, OR 04/23
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