Kari Stewart, LVN
Kari Stewart, LVN, is a highly experienced pediatric nurse with over 12 years of dedicated service in clinic-based care. As a charge nurse at Baylor Scott & White in Giddings, Texas, she oversees a large team of pediatricians and works closely with providers to ensure high-quality, coordinated care for her patients. Kari plays a vital leadership role within her organization, serving as the primary coordinator for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and as the MTRAC coordinator for the Brenham region, where she manages compliance and tracking across multiple departments. She also leads the Reach Out and Read program, promoting early literacy and developmental readiness for young patients and their families.
Beyond her clinical and operational responsibilities, Kari is deeply committed to education, mentorship, and team development. She regularly conducts Lunch and Learn sessions to support pediatric training within her organization and fosters a collaborative, respectful workplace culture. Her leadership has contributed to strong team engagement, reflected in high employee satisfaction scores within her department. Kari is PALS certified and has been recognized for her excellence in nursing, receiving the Top 100 Nurses award from her organization in 2026, as well as the LVN of the Year Award from Victoria College’s nursing program in 2014.
Kari’s passion for pediatric nursing is rooted in her own lived experience. Diagnosed with PKU at birth, she spent much of her childhood in medical settings, where she witnessed firsthand the impact of compassionate, patient-centered care. These early experiences inspired her lifelong commitment to advocating for children, particularly those who may not always have a voice. She finds deep fulfillment in building long-term relationships with her patients and their families, often caring for children from infancy through adolescence. Guided by empathy, resilience, and purpose, Kari continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and communities she serves.
• Victoria College
• LVN
• PALS
• Top 100 Nurses Award 2026
• LVN of the Year Award 2014
• American Nurses Association
• Reach Out and Read Program Coordinator
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Pediatrics
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I definitely enjoy the patients most - seeing them as they grow up and watching all their successes. It's so rewarding to see kids that I've cared for since they were babies who are now teenagers, and knowing that I'm a part of that history and where they are today. I also think the team I work with every day makes everything so much better. I might be their boss, but what I always tell them is we're all equal - some of them are LVNs, some are CMAs - we all have the same purpose of why we're here and the same goals. Knowing that I have such a great team that supports me makes everything that much easier in my day-to-day work. I couldn't get through my days without them. The pediatric primary provider and I work really closely together, and because we have such a close bond, it helps bring things together in our department and helps our department flourish. Our department is one of the highest in our employee surveys for how our employees feel they are treated and respected at work and how much they love their job, and I think that speaks to a lot for me and the doctor and what we're doing and how we're leading this department.
Locations
Baylor Scott & White Health
Giddings, TX 78942