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St. David's Round Rock Medical Center Announces New Director of Trauma Services

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

ROUND ROCK, Texas—St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center has named Karla Hosick, BSN, the new director of trauma services for its trauma program. With more than 12 years of experience in the trauma field, Hosick will oversee administrative and management aspects of the trauma program at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center.

Specifically, Hosick will manage the human and fiscal part of the trauma program at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, as well as develop trauma program personnel and assist with compliance of regulatory and professional standards. She will also have an active role in strategic planning for the program and in developing collaborative relationships internally and externally.

Previously, Hosick served as the trauma nurse coordinator at Good Samaritan Hospital in Nebraska for the past 11 years. In this role, she was responsible for preparing the program for trauma surveys by the American College of Surgeons, handling the day-to-day collaboration between trauma medical directors and physicians involved in trauma care, and was a part of the trauma peer review and trauma improvement committees, among other responsibilities.

A graduate of University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing-Lincoln Division, Hosick earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1993. That same year, she received her professional licensure as a registered professional nurse. Hosick is currently pursuing a master’s degree in nursing from Nebraska Methodist College.

“With her extensive experience in trauma services, Karla is an excellent addition to our trauma team at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center,” Deborah Ryle, chief executive officer at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, said. “We believe that her previous work in trauma will be a valuable asset to our trauma program, and we gladly welcome her on board.”

Hosick assumed her duties as director of trauma services in November 2011.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center
St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, located in Round Rock at 2400 Round Rock Avenue, is part of St. David’s HealthCare, one of the largest health systems in Texas. With 170 beds, this acute care hospital provides comprehensive health services to residents of Williamson County and the surrounding areas. Services include The Heart and Vascular Center with express testing, maternity and newborn services with Level I and II nurseries at The Women's Center, and a 24-hour emergency department, providing Level II trauma care in Williamson County. St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is also known for advanced orthopedic and bariatric services, among other complex specialties. For more information, please visit StDavids.com.

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