Kary A. Turkal
Westerville,United States
Summary
Administrative Nursing Supervisor and BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with 30 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience. Expert in operational oversight, staff management, and clinical quality assurance across diverse environments, including ICU, ER, and specialized units. Proven history of excellence in Charge Nursing, team mentorship, and complex care coordination, committed to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
ADMINISTRATIVE NURSING SUPERVISOR
Mount Carmel Saint Ann's Hospital
Westerville, Ohio
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Developed strong interdisciplinary relationships to improve communication between departments and optimize patient care outcomes.
- Improved patient flow processes to reduce wait times while maintaining high-quality care standards across the hospital.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and safety.
- Monitored patient care metrics to identify areas for performance enhancement and staff training needs.
- Implemented workflow improvements, resulting in increased operational efficiency within nursing departments.
CHARGE NURSE
Mount Carmel Saint Ann's Hospital
Westerville, Ohio
01.2023 - Current
- Function as Charge Nurse on the 2E Orthopedics unit, overseeing daily operations, patient flow, and staff assignments to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to unit staff, new employees, and travel nurses, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
RESOURCE NURSE
WVU Wheeling Hospital
06.1998 - 01.2024
- Leveraged extensive clinical expertise working across all departments, including ICU, ER, IMU/PCU, Med/Surg, Oncology, and Pandemic Units.
- Expertly managed and responded to critical patient situations, including cardiac drips, rapid response calls, and code events.
- Served as an EPIC trainer and instructor of new employees and travel nurses, leading new hire orientation.
TRAVEL NURSE
Trinity First Choice
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Successfully completed multiple high-acuity travel assignments in diverse hospital settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
11.2023
Associate Degree - Science of Nursing
Belmont University
06.1996
Skills
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Critical Care & Procedures: Cardiac Drips, Rapid Response, Code Management, IV Ultrasound Administration
- Clinical Expertise: Clinical Decision-Making, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Care Coordination, Orthopedics, Oncology
- Administrative & Leadership: Hospital Operational Oversight, Resource Allocation, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Charge Nursing
- Training & Compliance: Clinical Instruction, EPIC Credentialed Trainer, EPIC Orientation, Quality Assurance, Policy Compliance
Timeline
ADMINISTRATIVE NURSING SUPERVISOR
Mount Carmel Saint Ann's Hospital
04.2025 - Current
CHARGE NURSE
Mount Carmel Saint Ann's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
TRAVEL NURSE
Trinity First Choice
01.2022 - 01.2023
RESOURCE NURSE
WVU Wheeling Hospital
06.1998 - 01.2024
Associate Degree - Science of Nursing
Belmont University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University