Kari Braun
Boise,Idaho
Summary
Results-oriented healthcare leader with a master's in business administration and extensive experience in nursing and management. Proven ability to optimize operational efficiency, enhance patient care, and develop high-performing teams. Skilled in process improvement, financial analysis, strategic planning, employee development, communication, and organization. Led teams of up to 25 employees, implemented cost-saving initiatives, played a key role in the merger of a clinic and urgent care facility, and supported change in ownership. Seeking a leadership role in Clinical Operations, Leadership, or Project Management to further advance expertise in driving organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Administrator
Pain Care Boise
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term strategies aligned with the organization's mission and vision
- Build relationships with vendors to evaluate market dynamics and identify growth opportunities
- Foster partnerships with other healthcare organizations and community stakeholders
- Process improvement, project management and implementation, and efficiency improvement
- Administrative: Oversee staff in all areas of day-to-day operations, develop and implement provider templates, & Policy management
- Maintain & enforce all aspects of AAAHC & Medicare accreditation requirements
- Human Resources: Support relationships, growth, and learning of all team members while ensuring accountability and strong work ethics of the team
- Practice strategies to ensure trust, communication, and respect through 1:1's, newsletters, and engaging staff meetings
- Financial: Direct day-to-day operations, develop procedures to maximize productivity, support all aspects of billing, evaluate all vendor contracts, identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost reduction
Nursing Supervisor
Terry Reilly Health Services
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Lead 25 CMA and RN direct reports: Mentoring, coaching, scheduling, hiring, conflict resolution, Human Resource Management, & training
- Protocol & SOP development and policy review
- Project Management and involvement with SDOH, Urgent Care merger, Back to School Clinic, Diaper Program, and Cancer Registry
- Collaborated in space planning and new provider onboarding, clinic workflows
- Process Improvements, Financial evaluations and cost reduction, Project & Business Proposals Development
- Actively building relationships with stakeholders and business partners to support growth, change management, and longevity with the company
Supervisor Nursing - Endocrinology
St. Luke's
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintain 12 CMA and RN direct reports: scheduling, payroll, education, goal setting, conflict resolution, clinical support, coaching, hiring procedures
- Onboarding program development, simulation management, implementation of best practices & policies
- Co-Developed 7 Clinical Procedures and 4 Standard Operating Procedures
- Project Management: Clinic Organization, Specialty Testing, Schedule for staff satisfaction, PAR reorganization
Registered Nurse - NICU, Labor & Delivery
St. Luke's
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Key contributor in process development, supply coordination and organization and staff development to prepare for opening of new hospital and care model
- Subject Matter Expert: Oversee safe, effective, and supportive practices of teammates
- Train team members in new practices, policies, and skills
- Support day to day operations
- Co-Chair Unit Based Council: Lead development of quality improvement decreasing our infection rates by 50%, increasing patient satisfaction that resulted in a patient growth rate of 200% over 5 years
- Care provider, preceptor, educator, and simulation lead on a 29 bed LDRP-NICU
Registered Nurse - NICU
St. Luke's
04.2014 - 09.2017
- Precepted over 20 employees or students new to NICU or St
- Luke's including the management of high-risk patients and extensive neonatal care
- Led the Bereavement committee by providing meaningful memorabilia for grieving parents & educating staff on compassionate support for families
- Trained fellow employees during the new EMR rollout as an EPIC Superuser to ensure a smooth and efficient transition
- Patient and family advocate and care provider
Registered Nurse - NICU
Providence Health System
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Provided care to premature infants while educating their parents on infant care and development while supporting family centered care
- Co-developed patient population specific lab guidelines for the NICU staff to ensure proper collection and transport of lab samples
Relief Charge Registered Nurse - Neurovascular
Providence Health System
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed 8 - 12 employees during shift as Relief Charge Nurse by setting assignments, managing bed placement, and providing conflict resolution
- Managed complex patient assignments through attention to detail, time management, critical thinking, and teamwork
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Fox University
Newberg, OR04-2010
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Clinical leadership
- Effective multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Clinical operations management
- Verbal and written communication
- Standards of practice
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Recruiting and hiring
- Process improvements
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Nursing Administrator
Pain Care Boise
10.2024 - 03.2025
Nursing Supervisor
Terry Reilly Health Services
03.2023 - 10.2024
Supervisor Nursing - Endocrinology
St. Luke's
01.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse - NICU, Labor & Delivery
St. Luke's
09.2017 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse - NICU
St. Luke's
04.2014 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse - NICU
Providence Health System
01.2013 - 04.2014
Relief Charge Registered Nurse - Neurovascular
Providence Health System
01.2011 - 01.2013
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Fox University
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