Karri Lewis McMaster
Katy,TX
Summary
Seeking to transition into healthcare consulting, leveraging 30 years of clinical leadership and MSN/MBA expertise to drive operational excellence, optimize patient care workflows, and enhance financial performance within hospitals, healthcare systems, and consulting firms.
Healthcare leader with 30 years of clinical, operational, and performance improvement experience in critical care, cardiac procedures, hospital operations, and strategic healthcare consulting. Expertise in Joint Commission preparedness, process improvement, length-of-stay reduction, and discharge planning. MSN/MBA-educated, blending clinical excellence with business strategy to optimize quality, efficiency, and financial performance in healthcare systems. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Texas Children’s Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinate and facilitate scheduling of complex diagnostic and interventional cases for the pediatric cardiac catheterization lab
- Facilitate complex second opinion consultations, ensuring thorough case reviews and strategic recommendations
- Implement Lean methodologies to enhance workflow efficiency, reduce procedural delays, and optimize resource utilization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align clinical operations with institutional goals and patient-centered outcomes
Clinical Nurse Manager
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2022
- Led multi-acuity unit operations, staffing, and financial management during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Developed and executed bed management strategies for a 1,200-bed Level 1 trauma academic medical center, significantly improving patient throughput and resource allocation
- Spearheaded performance improvement projects, leveraging Lean Six Sigma tools to reduce inefficiencies and enhance care quality
Performance Improvement Coordinator
Memorial Hermann Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Led Joint Commission preparedness efforts, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards through policy updates, staff education, and process evaluations
- Conducted root cause analyses (RCA) to identify gaps in patient safety and develop targeted process improvement initiatives
- Designed and implemented length-of-stay reduction strategies by integrating discharge planning at admission, reducing bottlenecks in care transitions and bed turnover
- Partnered with hospital leadership and frontline staff to create sustainable quality improvement projects that enhanced patient flow and resource utilization
PICU Staff Nurse/Pediatric Transport Staff Nurse
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital/Cross Country Travcorp Staffing/UTMB John Sealy Hospital
05.1995 - 01.2014
- Provided critical care transport services via ground, fixed-wing, and rotor-wing aircraft, ensuring continuity of care for critically ill pediatric patients
- Supported pediatric and adult cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring best practices in patient safety and procedural efficiency
- Served as a clinical mentor and educator, training staff on emergency procedures and critical care protocols
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix09-2016
Master of Business Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UTMB Galveston
Galveston04-1995
Lean Six Sigma Training -
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houton, TXSkills
- Healthcare Consulting & Strategic Planning
- Clinical coordination
- Performance improvement
- Lean methodologies
- Regulatory compliance
- Resource allocation
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Critical thinking
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Decision-making
- Nursing expertise
- Clinical & Financial Performance Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma & PDSA Cycle Implementation
- Joint Commission Accreditation & Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis & Process Optimization
- Discharge Planning & Length of Stay Reduction
- Bed Management & Patient Flow Optimization
- Budgeting, Staffing, and Resource Allocation
- Data-Driven Decision Making & Workflow Redesign
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
- Healthcare Analytics & Performance Dashboards
- Process Mapping & Workflow Optimization Tools
- Clinical quality improvement
- Ethical practice
- Electronic health records
Affiliations
- Texas Nurse’s Association
- ANA
Credentials
- MSN
- MBA
- RN
Target Role
Seeking to transition into healthcare consulting, leveraging 30 years of clinical leadership and MSN/MBA expertise to drive operational excellence, optimize patient care workflows, and enhance financial performance within hospitals, healthcare systems, and consulting firms.
Technical Experience
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
- Healthcare Analytics & Performance Dashboards
- Process Mapping & Workflow Optimization Tools
Accomplishments
Sigma Theta Tau International, International Honor Society of Nursing, Alpha Delta Chapter (1995)
Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business, Eta Chi Chapter (2016)
ACLS
ANA Nurse Fatigue Professional Issues Panel Committee Member
2018 ANA End Nurse Abuse Professional Issues Panel Committee Member
2014 Memorial Hermann-TMC Employee of the Year
2017-2019 Texas Nurses’ Association, District 9 Delegate
October 2014 – May 2015 Memorial Hermann-TMC/University of Texas Medical School Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Course
May 2014- April 2015 Memorial Hermann - TMC Leadership Development Academy
Presentations:
Lewis, K. Legal Implications for Nursing Practice. Podium Presentation for nurses, Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas, May 22, 2015
Bocirnea, C & Lewis, K. Decreasing Length of Stay for Patients Discharging from Acute Care for the Elderly to Skilled Nursing Facility. Poster Presentation for physicians and nurses, Memorial Herman- Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas, May 15, 2015.
Lewis, K.L. Increasing Patient Knowledge Regarding Fall Prevention. Poster Presentation for registered nurses, Memorial Herman- Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas, March 14, 2016.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Texas Children’s Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2022
Performance Improvement Coordinator
Memorial Hermann Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2015
PICU Staff Nurse/Pediatric Transport Staff Nurse
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital/Cross Country Travcorp Staffing/UTMB John Sealy Hospital
05.1995 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Master of Business Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UTMB Galveston
Lean Six Sigma Training -
Memorial Hermann Hospital