Karen - Senior Cardiology Nurse

Karen trained as a registered nurse at Auckland Hospital and worked in various areas including coronary care, general medical, endocrinology and A&E before moving to North Shore Hospital to help set up the coronary care unit. She completed a postgraduate course in coronary care nursing through Green Lane Hospital.

Karen first started working for Drs. Ted Clarke and Kevin O'Brien in 1991. Since the formation of Auckland Heart Group, in 1997, she has continued to work as a cardiac investigations nurse as well as coordinate professional development for the nurses.

Karen is keen on furthering her own education and gained her Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science - Advanced Nursing Practice - at the end of 2009. She will finish her Master of Health Practice at the end of 2010.

Her hobbies include reading, walking, tramping and camping in the South Island during the summer.

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