Cara Hagemeyer

About Cara Hagemeyer

My journey in nursing has been driven by a deep desire to improve the quality of life for my patients. Beginning in critical care, I embraced every opportunity to learn and grow, often volunteering to work in different units. This experience broadened my clinical skills and helped me develop a holistic approach to patient care, one that prioritizes compassion and adaptability.Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of serving in various supervisory roles, from charge nurse to managing a full business unit. These roles have opened my eyes to the complex, behind-the-scenes challenges nurses face daily. Yet, despite the growing pressures and the increasing administrative tasks that come with modern nursing, my heart has always been at the bedside. It’s where I find the greatest fulfillment—caring for patients directly, making a tangible difference in their lives.Recognizing the strain that documentation and administrative duties place on nurses, I’m now working to develop smart tools aimed at reducing these burdens. My goal is to free up more time for nurses and allied healthcare professionals to focus on what matters most—caring for patients. I’m also creating solutions to help managers evaluate processes more efficiently, allowing for smoother operations without the need for endless paperwork.While nursing can be demanding, I believe deeply in its capacity to heal, not only physically but emotionally. My passion lies in making it easier for nurses to do what they do best: provide compassionate, life-changing care.

Experience

1. Intensive Care Nurse Float

   Sutter Health

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Floats to Eden Medical Center Neuro ICUAlta Bates Summit Medical Center ICU - OaklandAlta Bates ICU - Berkley Sutter Delta Medical Center ICUSutter Solano Medical Center ICUNovato Community Hospital ICU

Education

• Silliman University

  Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology

  1996 — 2001

• Georgia College & State University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2015 — 2016

• Georgia College & State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Nursing

  2005 — 2008