CAREY L. WALTERS, MSN, RN
Olathe,KS
Summary
Highly accomplished and motivated healthcare leader with a proven track record in driving operational excellence and delivering quality patient care. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to identify and implement patient-centered strategies to improve care quality and outcomes. Dedicated to promoting patient education and advocating for evidence-based practice.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
AdventHealth
01.2019 - Current
- AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
- Coordinate quality improvement and process implementation for Cardiovascular Services - meeting quality metrics of NDCR, AHA's Get With the Guidelines and STS registries.
- Lead multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, fostering collaborative and patient-centered approach to care delivery.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve quality, safety, and efficiency in healthcare operations, resulting in improved quality metrics
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including physicians, staff, patients, and community partners, to enhance engagement and drive positive outcomes.
- Implement performance improvement programs, utilizing data-driven approaches and metrics to identify areas for enhancement and facilitate evidence-based decision-making.
- Act as change agent, leading successful organizational change initiatives, including employee retention initiatives and process improvement initiatives meeting industry standards.
- Mentor and develop staff members, fostering culture of professional growth, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
01.2010 - Current
- Peri-cardiovascular Care Unit
- AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
- Coordinate pre- and post-procedure care for patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures in 8 bed unit with rapid turnover serving 3 Cardiovascular Labs.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Liaised with health teams to support patient access to tests and procedures to prevent heart disease, promote health, address acute and episodic interventions and offer rehabilitative and palliative care referrals
- Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
AdventHealth
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided direct patient care while administering medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Charge Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit
- North Kansas City Hospital
- Coordinated care of 20-bed cardiovascular step-down unit
- Participated in hospital shared governess councils and collected monthly data for national quality indicators.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Education
Master’s - Nursing Leadership Management
Grand Canyon University
2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Avila University
2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Criminology, Women’s Studies
Kansas State University
1998
Skills
- Critical Thinking in Patient Care
- Resource Allocation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Electronic Charting
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Clinical Issues Understanding
- Nurse Leadership
- Team Development
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
Presentations
Magnet National Conference, October 13, 2023 – Concurrent Co-Speaker, Peer Partners: A Cardiac Care Unit New RN Mentor Program
Magnetizing KC, August 29, 2023 –
- Co-Author, Poster Presentation: How to gain patient compliance for difficult medications
- Co-Presenter, Peer Partners – Changing the Culture
Co-Author on Poster – SGLT2 Model Share, presented at American Heart Association’s Scientific Session – November 2022
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
AdventHealth
01.2019 - Current
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
01.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
AdventHealth
01.2008 - 01.2010
Charge Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
Master’s - Nursing Leadership Management
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Avila University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Criminology, Women’s Studies
Kansas State University
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