Kara Mennel
Summerville
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional and U.S. Navy veteran pursuing a Police Officer role. Combines a strong service ethic with extensive crisis-response experience, fostering teamwork and collaboration in high-pressure situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
02.2023 - Current
- Deliver critical care to high-risk neonates, assessing rapidly changing conditions and initiating time-sensitive interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to execute coordinated care plans.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with families in emotionally intense situations, applying strong de-escalation and rapport-building skills.
- Maintain highly accurate documentation while upholding strict safety and confidentiality standards.
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided care for patients requiring cardiac catheterizations, post-STEMI/NSTEMI recovery, pacemaker insertion, and management of CHF, atrial fibrillation, and other arrhythmias.
- Performed telemetry monitoring, identifying and responding to acute changes in cardiac status.
- Participated in emergency response for rapidly deteriorating patients, contributing to critical stabilization efforts.
- Delivered patient education on cardiac conditions, medications, and post-discharge safety.
Mortgage Compliance Analyst
Bank of Hawaii
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Ensured compliance with mortgage banking regulations, enhancing data integrity.
- Collected and verified loan data, contributing to successful audit readiness.
- Secured and organized confidential information, facilitating internal and regulatory audits.
Quartermaster
United States Navy
08.2012 - 07.2016
- Conducted navigation and ship-positioning operations contributing to over 40,000 nautical miles of safe passage.
- Performed lookout and situational-monitoring duties, ensuring safety through precision and real-time judgment.
- Maintained daily logs and safeguarded classified materials.
- Implemented a streamlined historical record review process, reducing a documentation backlog by 60 days.
- Completed rigorous physical training and excelled in high-stress, team-oriented environments.
Education
ADN -
East Coast Polytechnic Institute
Charleston, SCSkills
Emergency response and rapid decision-making
Situational awareness and risk assessment
Critical thinking under pressure
Clinical accuracy and detailed documentation
Conflict de-escalation and clear communication
Team coordination
Adaptability in high-stress and unpredictable environments
Confidentiality and ethical information handling
Basic American sign language
Education And Licenses
- Registered Nurse, South Carolina
- ADN, East Coast Polytechnic Institute, Charleston, SC
- Basic Life Support (CPR/AED), American Heart Association
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- EKG 101
- ECMO Bedside Nurse Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit
07.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
02.2023 - Current
Mortgage Compliance Analyst
Bank of Hawaii
08.2016 - 03.2017
Quartermaster
United States Navy
08.2012 - 07.2016
ADN -
East Coast Polytechnic Institute