Karen Stewart
About Karen Stewart
Karen Stewart is the Sr. Manager of Process Optimization World Wide Patient Safety at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington, with a diverse background in nursing, business analysis, and international work experience.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Karen Stewart is currently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb as the Sr. Manager of Process Optimization for World Wide Patient Safety. Based in Seattle, Washington, she is responsible for implementing and optimizing safety processes on a global scale. Her role involves streamlining operations to enhance patient safety protocols throughout the organization.
Previous Experience at Celgene
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Karen Stewart worked as a Safety Data Specialist at Celgene from 2016 to 2018. During her two-year tenure in Boudry, Switzerland, she focused on managing and interpreting safety data to support the organization’s patient safety initiatives.
Work History in Clinical and Emergency Services
Karen Stewart has a robust background in nursing and emergency medical services. She has held positions such as Nurse Intern in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at Hôpital neuchâtelois, Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Mercy Health System, and Nurse Assistant in the Solid Organ Transplant Unit at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Additionally, she served as an Emergency Medical Technician and Crew Chief at Shorewood Hills EMS.
Education and Health Informatics Expertise
Karen Stewart is currently a part-time student at Northeastern University, pursuing a Master of Science in Health Informatics, expected to be completed in 2023. She also studied Business Analysis Fundamentals at UC Berkeley Extension and completed a course in 2019. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Professional Update in Nursing Care from Espace Compétences.
International Work Experience
Apart from her extensive experience in the United States, Karen Stewart has also worked in Switzerland. Apart from her tenure at Celgene, she has worked at the World Lottery Association as a Data and Communications Assistant and at Hôpital neuchâtelois as a Nurse Intern. Her international work experience spans roles in data communications, patient safety, and nursing care.