Kara de Souza, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN

System Clinical Specialist Mortality of Reduction and Resuscitation – Northside Hospital

Kara de Souza, an accomplished Clinical Specialist and Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, leads system-wide initiatives to enhance resuscitation management, reduce morbidity and mortality, and improve patient outcomes. With extensive bedside and leadership experience at Northside Hospital, complemented by a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Systems Leadership from Emory University, her commitment to quality care extends beyond the bedside, providing a unique perspective on healthcare improvement. Passionate about leveraging diverse knowledge and experiences, she remains dedicated to ensuring the highest quality for patients while cultivating a supportive environment for healthcare professionals. Currently overseeing the rapid response team, resuscitation committee, and mortality reduction initiatives for the system, Kara brings innovative ideas to the table, continuously driving change throughout the organization while fostering effective collaboration with others.

Events of the Speaker

You might also love these events.

Using Swarming to Reduce Resuscitation Events Outside Critical Care Areas

Patient Safety

Event Type:

HQ Best Practice Tools On-Demand

In our five-hospital system, the swarming process published in literature was adapted to address resuscitation events outside the Intensive Care Units or Emergency Departments. The swarming process includes an interdisciplinary review that starts with the patient condition 24 hours prior...

Virtual