Kirsten Grupe
Temple,TX
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in patient care and treatment. Proven ability to conduct rapid and precise assessments while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. Recognized for effective collaboration with medical teams to uphold exceptional healthcare standards. Background includes pediatric acute complex care as a CPCT and a strong commitment to continuous learning and leadership development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Davids Healthcare
Austin, USA
07.2026 - Current
- Women's health, prenatal and postpartum care, patient assessment, medication administration, specimen collection, infection prevention
- Educated patients on reproductive health, provided breastfeeding support, coordinated care, and documented in EHR
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, applied critical thinking, collaborated with team, and managed time effectively for patient-centered care
Student Nurse Intern
Ascension
Austin, USA
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Administered medications under RN supervision, utilizing triple-check processes for compliance with treatment protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and cardiac rhythms, escalating acute clinical changes to prevent complications.
- Assisted RNs with focused assessments and care planning for high-acuity patients, ensuring adherence to care standards.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate patient-centered care and ensure safe transitions.
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
Dell Children's Medical Center
Austin, USA
04.2021 - 01.2026
- Delivered direct care to medically complex pediatric patients in a high-acuity setting, supporting appropriate use of intensive resources and levels of care.
- Monitored vital signs, intake/output, telemetry, and overall status, escalating changes promptly to prevent complications and reduce unnecessary hospital utilization.
- Assisted with airway support for tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patients under RN supervision, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, coordinated, family-centered care, enhancing discharge planning and optimizing utilization of inpatient and outpatient services.
Firefighter
U.S. Army Reserve
Houston, USA
06.2019 - 06.2025
- Trained teams in crisis management, emergency response, and patient evacuation to enhance readiness in high-risk, time-sensitive environments.
- Demonstrated situational awareness and effective communication, ensuring adherence to chain-of-command during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations and provided firefighting support.
- Conducted regular training drills to maintain team readiness and safety protocols.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools effectively during training and emergencies.
Training Lead
Chick-fil-A
Hutto, TX
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Led onboarding sessions for new hires to ensure smooth integration into the team.
- Collaborated with management to identify training needs and gaps in performance.
- Mentored staff to promote a culture of excellence and customer service.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback and observation of team interactions.
- Implemented new training materials that align with Chick-fil-A's operational standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX01-2026
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Prenatal and postpartum care
- Women's health services
- Medication administration
- Patient safety protocols
- Infection prevention
- EHR documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Quality care
- Health education
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
- Therapeutic communication
Certification
- RN licensure
- PowerChart & EPIC charting knowledge
- BLS (AHA), Certified
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Certified
- EMR, Certified
Capstone Preceptorship
- Dell Children's Medical Center, 3 South - Pediatric Acute Care, Managed medically complex pediatric patients, including tracheostomies, ventilator-dependent patients, continuous cardiorespiratory monitoring, enteral feeding devices (G/NG tubes), and neurologic injuries under RN preceptor supervision., Performed focused assessments and detailed chart review, assisted with medication administration, and provided family-centered education while adhering to hospital policies, safety standards, and payer-driven care plans.
- Ascension Williamson Medical Center, Medical-Surgical Acute Care, Provided adult medical-surgical care under RN preceptor supervision with emphasis on rapid assessment, timely recognition of clinical changes, and accurate documentation in a high-volume inpatient setting., Prioritized patient needs, coordinated with interdisciplinary teams, and reinforced discharge and follow-up instructions to support appropriate utilization of inpatient services and safe transitions of care.
Leadership Experience
- Assistant Coach, Texas Fury Volleyball Club, Coach 14U (09/25 - Present)
- Volunteer/Leadership, Christ the Rock, (Present)
- Social Media Chair, Associate Degree Nursing Student Association (ADNSA) (09/25 - 12/25)
- Training Lead, Chick-Fil-A (01/18 - 04/21)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Davids Healthcare
07.2026 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Ascension
01.2026 - 05.2026
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
Dell Children's Medical Center
04.2021 - 01.2026
Firefighter
U.S. Army Reserve
06.2019 - 06.2025
Training Lead
Chick-fil-A
01.2018 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Austin Community College