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Karen Stafford

Nashville

Summary

ICU Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience in high-acuity settings (MICU, CVICU, CCU, PCU), specializing in clinical judgment, patient safety, and risk assessment. Experienced in charge and preceptor roles, mentoring teams and standardizing care protocols. Transitioning into healthcare AI as a clinical content evaluator and remote AI nurse trainer, ensuring safe, accurate, and evidence-based AI recommendations.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Remote Clinical AI Evaluator / AI Nurse Trainer

Contract / Volunteer / Project
11.2025 - Current

Evaluated AI-generated clinical content for accuracy, safety, and compliance with evidence-based guidelines.

Evaluated recommendations for safety and completeness, delivering structured feedback to development teams.

Oversaw AI output quality to ensure patient-centered neutrality and adherence to risk management principles.

Utilized ICU clinical expertise and regulatory knowledge to enhance AI model development.

ICU Nurse

Ascension
2023 - Current

Provided high-acuity care and risk-based clinical decision-making for critically ill patients.

• Served as charge nurse and preceptor, mentoring staff on clinical judgment, patient safety, and escalation protocols.

• Identified potential safety risks and implemented interventions to prevent adverse outcomes.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to standardize documentation, improve care processes, and ensure adherence to clinical guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
12.2019

Skills

  • Clinical Decision-Making & Risk Assessment
  • Patient Safety & Escalation Protocols
  • AI / Clinical Content Evaluation
  • Health Informatics (Epic, Cerner)
  • Clinical QA & Documentation Review
  • Mentorship & Precepting
  • Analytical & Regulatory Reasoning

Certification

CCRN, CSU-ACLS, ACLS, BLS

Timeline

Remote Clinical AI Evaluator / AI Nurse Trainer

Contract / Volunteer / Project
11.2025 - Current

ICU Nurse

Ascension
2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Marian University
Karen Stafford