Karen Mittura
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse eager to bring formal training in nurse education to growing nursing program. Accomplished leader successful in influencing clinical quality improvement and patient satisfaction. Offering 40 years' expertise in all aspects of patient care and graduate degree in nurse leadership and education to growing organization.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor Of Nursing
Virginia Community College System-GCC
Locust Grove, VA
01.1999 - 09.2023
- Designed lesson plans around Clinical Nursing and hands-on tutoring.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Presented at regional conferences on the use of technology and simulation in nursing education.
RN, Critical Care
Mary Washington Healthcare
Fredericksburg, VA
03.1984 - 09.2020
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Professional practice included resource and charge nurse roles.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
RN Case Manager
Mary Washington Healthcare
Fredericksburg, VA
03.2010 - 03.2020
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA05-1978
ABD- DNP - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Tutoring, Mentoring
- Lessons Planning, Curriculum Development
- Simulation Trained
- Adjunct faculty- Nursing, CNA, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Global Health
- Career Advising, Mental health-online counseling
Affiliations
- Volunteer experience in Nursing and Community organizations
- Public Health- COVID Immunization clinics
Certification
- Virginia RN License
- Basic Life Support
- Simulation Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Mary Washington Healthcare
03.2010 - 03.2020
Professor Of Nursing
Virginia Community College System-GCC
01.1999 - 09.2023
RN, Critical Care
Mary Washington Healthcare
03.1984 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Mennonite University
ABD- DNP - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University