Cathy P. Downey
Las Vegas ,NV
Summary
Dedicated to meeting the educational needs of patients, families, staff, physicians, and the general public. Goal is to provide comprehensive information about the full range of services offered at UMC. Strive to facilitate staff participation in research, performance improvement initiatives, and ongoing education to enhance their skills and knowledge for the benefit of both themselves and UMC.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Manager
University Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
- Clinical Supervisor, presently Clinical Manager of the BCT and WOCN
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
CWOCN
University Medical Center
06.2011 - 06.2020
- CWOCN in the Infection Control Department
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Interim Clinical Burn Care Manager
University Medical Center
11.2010 - 01.2011
- Performed managerial duties including staffing, scheduling, staff meetings, evaluations, corrective counseling (verbal and written) and Kronos for payroll for the BCU/BCT
- Manager on call for BCU, BCT, TICU and Trauma Resuscitation
Program Coordinator
University Medical Center
01.2003 - 10.2010
- Performed managerial duties including staffing, scheduling, day to day activities in BCT and BCU, facilitated patient complaints with the patient advocate and provided coverage during periods that the manager was not available
- Performed ostomy and wound management for in and out patients
- Specialize in advanced wound management with negative pressure therapy
- Participated with a Podiatric Surgeons for limb preservation
- Provided education for nurses, physicians, med students, patient and family
- Chairperson of the Skin Care and CAUTI council
Per Diem CWOCN, RN
Desert Springs Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Performing wound and ostomy care management as needed
RN
University Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Performed relief charge nurse and duties that included care and management of critically ill trauma pts
RN
Boston Medical Center
01.1985 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: (Previously Boston City Hospital)
- Duties which included: shared in the charge responsibilities on regular basis; the care and management of critically ill patients; preceptor for student nurses, new and experienced nurses; participated on the hospital and ICU policy and procedure committee; co-chaired the skin task force; strong resource for the staff and physicians for trauma and wound management; and lectured in the ICU training course
- (Previously Boston City Hospital)
Education
WOCN Certification - Wound, Ostomy And Continence Certification
Wicks Education Associates, Inc.
Mechanicsburg, PA01.1999
BSN -
Northeastern University
Boston, MA01.1989
Diploma in Nursing -
Peter Bent Brigham School of Nursing
Boston, MA01.1985
High School Diploma -
Holbrook High School
Holbrook, MA01.1978
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Scheduling
Certification
- Nursing, MA, 1985, 08/2010
- Nursing, NV, 2001, 08/25
- WOCN, 1999
- CCRN, 1998
- ABLS instructor, 2022
Associations
- WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Association)
- ANA (American Nurses Association)
- UOA (United Ostomy Association)
- ABA (American Burn Association)
- Member of LIONS International since 06/2010
Credentials
- RN
- BSN
- WOCN
Awards
- Anne Hargreaves, RN Award, For Recognition of Excellence in Patient Care, 05/2000
- Enthen Award, Enthusiasm, Energy Award, 02/04/1991
- Employee of the Month, 12/12
- March of Dimes Nurse of the Year, 2015
- Specialty Practice Award
- Daisy Awards and Nominations
- Research Empowerment Day
- Lions International award for District 46 and club level, Lion of Year
- Lions International, Melvin Jones Award
Presentations
- Economical and Clinical Advantages of Better Bowel Management in Hospitalized Patients, SAWC Symposium, 11/2009, Cathy P. Downey, RN, CWOCN, Timothy Goedvolk, RN
- How UMC addressed the Marked Increase of Pressure Injuries from Proning Patients with COVID – 19, 2020 3rd Annual Research Empowerment Day, 11/2020, Cathy Downey, RN, BSN, WOCN
- Can a Wound C.N.A. Make a Difference with Preventing Pressure Injuries?, 2020 3rd Annual Research Empowerment Day, Cathy Downey, RN, BSN, WOCN, LaKishia Feliciano, C.N.A.
- How to Control Incontinent Associated Dermatitis (IAD) from evolving to Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI), 2021 Research Empowerment Day, 08/24/2021, Cathy Downey, RN, BSN, WOCN, Marisa Dela Rosa, RN, BSN, WCC, COCN, CCCN, Allen Del Mundo, RN, BSN, WCC, OMS, Tania Anderson, RN, WCC, OMS, Lorjane Palacio, RN, WCC, OMS, Angel Garcia, Jr., RN, BSN, CWON
Timeline
Clinical Manager
University Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
CWOCN
University Medical Center
06.2011 - 06.2020
Interim Clinical Burn Care Manager
University Medical Center
11.2010 - 01.2011
Program Coordinator
University Medical Center
01.2003 - 10.2010
Per Diem CWOCN, RN
Desert Springs Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
RN
University Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
RN
Boston Medical Center
01.1985 - 01.2001
BSN -
Northeastern University
Diploma in Nursing -
Peter Bent Brigham School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Holbrook High School
WOCN Certification - Wound, Ostomy And Continence Certification
Wicks Education Associates, Inc.
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