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Kari Schuster
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Experienced in the healthcare industry with proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease while delivering high-quality care and maintaining a positive and supportive environment. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving while striving to achieve optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Solid Organ Transplant Nurse (RN)
MHealth Fairview, University of Minnesota Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- CVP (central venous pressure) monitoring for post-op kidney recipients
- Pre-op organ donor and recipients for the OR
- Provide post operative care for complicated abdominal surgeries
- Manage blood glucose levels via insulin drip
- Provide pain control with PCA pumps, drips, epidurals, PO, IV medications along with homeopathic techniques within RN scope of practice
- Educate patients on post-transplant life changes
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Perform wound care and dressing changes on schedule per WOC orders
- Manage LDAs
- Collaborate with multiple interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes
Ancillary Nurse (RN)
Minute Clinic
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered vaccines via intramuscular injections and monitored responses to ensure no allergic reaction.
- Performed POC testing for common illness and infection
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Perform accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Catering Sales Manager
ARAMARK
06.2012 - 08.2019
- Increased event bookings by developing and implementing effective catering sales strategies.
- Organized corporate meetings, special events and social occasions to satisfy client requirements and increase facility revenues.
- Performed service and menu upgrades and upselling activities to meet predetermined revenue objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 08.2023 - 12.2028
Associate in Science - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN 01.2019 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts -
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MN08.2009
Skills
- Leadership
- Precepting
- Policy development
- BLS certified
- Diabetes management
- Blood transfusion administration
- Cytotoxic and immunosuppression medication administration
- G/J tubes, enteral and parenteral feeding, drains, ostomy, and catheter management
Membership/Achievements
- International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS)
- Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA)
- Unit Council Board Member
- DAISY Award Nominee
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
08.2023 - 12.2028
Solid Organ Transplant Nurse (RN)
MHealth Fairview, University of Minnesota Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Ancillary Nurse (RN)
Minute Clinic
07.2021 - 01.2022
Associate in Science - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
01.2019 - 05.2020
Catering Sales Manager
ARAMARK
06.2012 - 08.2019
Associate of Arts -
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: expires 12/2026
Registered Nurse, license #2483757: expires 2/2026
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Outlook
Gmail
Google Docs and Sheets
EPIC
Quote
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
Steve Jobs
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
Nursing science
Psycology
Nutrition
Organ transplant
Travel
Hiking/Camping
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k match4-day work weekPersonal development programsPaid time offSimilar Profiles
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