Kirsten Grupe
Hutto,TX
Summary
New Graduate Registered Nurse (ADN, May 2026) with 4+ years of pediatric acute-care experience at a Level I children's hospital and clinical exposure to Level III NICU. Strong foundation in caring for medically fragile infants and children, including airway management, enteral feeding, infection prevention, and continuous monitoring. Recognized for calm clinical judgment, teamwork in high-acuity settings, and compassionate family-centered care. U.S. Army Reserve veteran with proven resilience, attention to detail, and performance under pressure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
Dell Children's Medical Center
Austin, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Provide direct care to medically complex pediatric patients requiring continuous monitoring and strict infection-prevention practices
- Perform focused assessments including vital signs, intake/output, telemetry, and EKGs; promptly escalate changes to nursing staff
- Support airway management (tracheostomies), enteral feeding (G/NG tubes), and seizure precautions
- Partner closely with RNs, respiratory therapists, physicians, and child life specialists to deliver coordinated, family-centered care
- Maintain calm, organized care delivery in high-acuity environments
Firefighter
U.S. Army Reserve
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 06.2025
- Trained in emergency response, fire suppression, and patient evacuation in high-risk environments
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and rapid decision-making under pressure in structured command settings
Training Lead
Chick-fil-A
Hutto, TX
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Led training and mentorship of new hires with a focus on safety, accountability, and performance standards
- Oversaw daily operations and staffing coordination in a fast-paced setting, reinforcing teamwork and effective communication
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Austin Community College
Highland, TX05.2026
Skills
- Cardiorespiratory monitoring, vital signs, intake/output documentation
- Enteral feeding support, feeding tolerance assessment
- Airway support, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy
- Thermoregulation, infection prevention, patient safety
- Medication administration support, safety checks
- Developmentally appropriate care, neonatal comfort measures
- Family education, therapeutic communication
- Emergency response: CPR, rapid response
- Interdisciplinary collaboration, teamwork
Timeline
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
Dell Children's Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Firefighter
U.S. Army Reserve
06.2019 - 06.2025
Training Lead
Chick-fil-A
02.2019 - 04.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Austin Community College
Leadership Experience
- Associate Degree Nursing Student Association (ADNSA) – Social Media Chair (Fall 2025)
Led digital communication and engagement; supported recruitment and student events - Texas Fury Volleyball Club – Assistant Coach, 14U (Sep 2025–Present)
Supported practice planning, skill development, teamwork, and athlete mentorship
Capstone Senior Preceptorship
- Dell Children's Medical Center | Preceptorship (Feb 2026–May 2026): Pediatric patient care under RN preceptor supervision, focused assessments, medication administration support, patient and family education
- Ascension Williamson Medical Center | Preceptorship (Feb 2026–May 2026): Adult medical-surgical care emphasizing prioritization, patient safety, and interdisciplinary teamwork in a fast-paced acute care setting
Awards And Acknowledgements
- BEE Award, Ascension, 2022, 2023, Recognized for exceptional teamwork, compassionate patient care, and commitment to excellence (support staff version of the DAISY Award).
- VIP Award, Dell Children's, 2023-08-01, Unit-based recognition nominated by peers for consistently demonstrating professionalism, collaboration, and a positive impact on the healthcare team.
Certifications And Skills
- NCLEX-RN, Scheduled, 2026-06
- BLS (AHA), Certified
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Certified
- EMR, Certified