Karen Svoboda has over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse and nursing educator. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University. Her experience includes roles as a nurse manager, diabetes educator, and faculty positions teaching nursing students. She currently serves as the RN Program Director at Career Point College of Nursing in Austin, Texas.

1. Curriculum Vitae
Karen Svoboda MSN, MSHA, RN
110 Santa Anna Dr.
Seguin, TX 78155
(210) 884-4912
ksvoboda@satx.rr.com
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing studies @ Grand Canyon University,
Grand Canyon, AZ. 2014
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration @ Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE 2005
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing @ University of Texas Health Science Center @
San Antonio, TX 1986
LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse, TX 1986
Certified Master Teacher, St. Philip’s College 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Career Point College of Nursing, San Antonio, TX. RN & VN Faculty 2015
Theory, Clinical; Med/Surg, Mental Health
Galen College of Nursing, San Antonio, TX. VN Faculty 2008 – 2015
Theory, Skills Lab, Clinical; Med/Surg
St. Philip’s College of Nursing, San Antonio, TX. VN Faculty 2010 – 2011
Theory, Skills Lab, Clinical; Med /Surg, Mental Health, Pharmacology
PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Career Point College of Nursing, Austin, TX. RN Program Direcor 2015 – Present
Career Point College of Nursing, San Antonio, TX. VN and RN Faculty 2015
Galen College of Nursing, San Antonio, TX. VN Faculty 2008 - 2014
St. Philip’s College of Nursing, San Antonio, TX. VN Faculty 2010 – 2011
Seguin Hospital, Seguin, TX. Nurse Manager, Medical Floor;
Staff Nurse 2005 – 2008

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Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, TX. Diabetes Education Coordinator;
Staff Nurse 1995 – 2005
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Interim Nurse Manager; 1989- 1995
Staff Nurse
Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, TX. Staff Nurse 1987 -1989
AWARDS
Community Outreach Award, American Diabetes Association
San Antonio, TX 2001
MEMBERSHIPS
National League of Nursing 2008 – Present
CONSULTATIONS & ADVISORY POSITIONS
RN Consultant for Adult Day Care, Seguin, TX 2010 – Present
SERVICE
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), Board Member, Seguin TX
Seguin Dog Park, Barky Park, Board Member, Seguin, TX 2010 – Present