Kaci Davis
Mineral Wells
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency & Trauma Services
Palo Pinto General Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee emergency management and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Collaborate with state agencies for emergency preparedness
- Contributed to a positive work culture by actively participating in team-building activities and mentoring new staff members
- Manage hazmat protocols for the hospital
- Community liaison for emergency services
- Hospital liaison for emergency medical services
- Built protocols and policies for behavioral health, trauma, stroke, chest pain, and sepsis care
- Recruited nursing staff and have achieved 0% contract labor
Assistant CNO
Community Health Systems, CHS
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Co-sponsor for Cerner transition
- Created and led patient liaison program, assisted in quality, risk, compliance projects
- Started and maintained nurse residency program to reduce nursing contract labor by nearly 30%
- Recorded highest surgery numbers in 5+ years
- Assisted in physician recruiting
- Reporting departments: Respiratory, Surgical Services, Emergency Department, House Supervisors, Pharmacy
- Achieved best margin of rural hospitals nationwide (131.6%) per Becker’s Hospital Review 2023
- Achieved top 5 hospitals in employee satisfaction in ‘22 and ‘23 through the CHS system
- Recruited local OBGYN group to increase hospital deliveries by 70% over the prior year
- Improved HCAHPS scored from the 6th percentile in Q2 2022 to the 70th percentile Q1 2024
- Improved hospital’s quality metrics (based on NPSG) from 70th in 2022 to 22nd in July 2024 in CHS
COO/Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Covenant Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed an entire hospital team through the building and transition into a newly built facility
- Created programs for licensing, quality, accreditation, pharmacy, state and federal reporting, etc.
- Developed and maintained a complex project budget
- Promoted and managed relationships between vendors, contractors, and consultants
- Maintained and monitored compliance to local, state, and federal agencies
- Developed and demonstrated a complete successful hospital transition
- Constructed an entire education program to train and educated staff at all levels, as well as coordinated schedules for compliance and completion
- Implementation of an entirely new EHR, including integration of staff, and providers
- Provided leadership throughout the entire transition process
- Coordinate safety meetings with goals and hands on monitoring
Director of Emergency Services
Covenant Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills
- Investigated practical and theoretical issues facing emergency services and identified effective resolutions
- Utilized comprehensive risk analysis to identify, assess and manage emergency management risks
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response
- Transition and served as chief operating officer for the development and building of hospital
- Project Manager of the implementation of new electronic health system
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems
ER Charge Nurse
Memorial Hermann
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Improved ER efficiency by effectively managing staff resources and coordinating patient flow.
- Assessed staffing needs proactively, adjusting schedules to meet fluctuating patient volumes effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during medical emergencies.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating hospital policies accordingly.
- Reduced wait times for patients with streamlined triage procedures and prioritization of critical cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
MBA - Health Care Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blinn College
Brenham, TX05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2008
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Legal Nurse Consulting
- Budgeting
Certification
- PALS
- TNCC Instructor
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Wound Care Clinician
- PICC Certified
- STABLE
- ENCP
- Six Sigma Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Emergency & Trauma Services
Palo Pinto General Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Assistant CNO
Community Health Systems, CHS
02.2022 - 10.2024
COO/Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Covenant Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Emergency Services
Covenant Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
ER Charge Nurse
Memorial Hermann
01.2018 - 01.2021
- PALS
- TNCC Instructor
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Wound Care Clinician
- PICC Certified
- STABLE
- ENCP
- Six Sigma Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
MBA - Health Care Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blinn College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas A&M University
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