Carrie Kollar

Dr. Carrie Kollar, DNP, RN, VA-BC, CNE, NEA-BC, is the director of the Missouri region at Midwest Nursing and Vascular Services, LLC in Salem, IL and Practice Transformation Director at Ascension Living. She is a registered nurse with over 20 years of healthcare experience primarily focused in leadership, vascular access, quality improvement, critical care, and education spanning the community, hospital, and long-term care. Dr. Kollar is a highly motivated, innovative, and detail-oriented team leader producing improved patient care outcomes and cost savings. She shares her passion, support, and experience as a mentor in the American Nurses Association Mentoring Program. She has served as the INS St. Louis Gateway Chapter board treasurer for the past 2 years. This project was completed at Mercy Washington while Dr. Kollar was pursuing her  DNP degree.