Kara Grose

• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
• Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
• Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
• Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
• Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
• Performed contraceptive procedures to include Nexplanon insertions and removals and all Intrauterine Devices insertion and removal.
• Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
• Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
• Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.

• Fostered team cohesiveness, positive workplace culture and support of staff.
• Managed relationships with partner organizations and collaborated with other DOD programs .
• Led and helped educate across hospital and supporting clinics on new program for enrollment.
• Oversaw implementation of new enrollment program across our hospital and 11 other locations that fell under our responsibility.
• Led processes to set program goals, recommended timelines and organized resources needed to achieve goals.
• Determined staffing plans to achieve program goals and objectives and participated in hiring decisions for new program staff.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Coordinating and leading training for over fifty Brigade healthcare providers and medics.

Charge

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
• Oversaw patient assignments and admissions for nurses and scheduling while acting as Charge Nurse

• Supervised and coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.

• Maintained open and neutral position to expedite communication with victims.
• Completed Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training
• Performed Sexual Assault Exams per guidelines and with proper forensic techniques.
• Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
• Cooperated with coworkers and Rape Response staff to process and treat incoming patients.