Karen Svrcek

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Cares for critically ill patients and streamlines care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Administers medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Monitors patient vital signs, assessing changes and responding appropriately.
• Educates patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.
• Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Serves as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Improves patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Facilitates patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Acts as lead Simulation Facilitator, to ensure yearly competencies are met within all Neonatal teams.

• Orthopedic RN

• Managed care for pre- and post-operative orthopedic patients.

• Facilitated direct collaboration between patients and surgeons to enhance communication and care outcomes.

• Oversaw care and education processes for surgical sites.

• Critical assessment skills