Katherine Campbell
Monroe
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduler – Emergency Department & Clinical Quality Coordinator
Centra- Lynchburg General Hospital
Lynchburg
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated scheduling for multiple employees to optimize resource allocation.
- Develop and maintain the schedule for over 150 employees.
- Manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
- Monitors employee attendance records to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated shift changes between employees when requested or necessary.
- Communicated with department managers regarding staffing needs.
Assistant Unit Manager Emergency Department
Centra- Lynchburg General Hospital
Lynchburg
12.2024 - Current
- The Centra Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for assisting his or her Unit Leader (Manager or Director) in the coordination of professional nursing practice activities for a specified patient care area.
- The Assistant Nurse Manager utilizes role models and mentors' others in the nursing process, coordination of patient care (including staffing and scheduling best practices) as well as in the use of current evidence-based nursing practice interventions.
- The Assistant Nurse Manager provides leadership and support to his or her team which promotes excellence in nursing practice and staff engagement.
- The Assistant Nurse Manager may act on behalf of the Unit Manager/Director in their absence.
- The Assistant Nurse Manager may work various shifts to meet the needs of the department.
- In this role, the individual will be expected to work part in a clinical as well as an administrative role – splitting their time in either role as necessary to meet the needs of the department.
Clinical Quality Coordinator Emergency Department
Centra- Lynchburg General Hospital
Lynchburg
03.2019 - 12.2024
- The Clinical Quality Coordinator (CQC) is a professional registered nurse with unit specific responsibility and accountability.
- This role provides unit-based coordination and leadership of professional nursing practice activities leading to exemplary outcomes in quality, safety and service.
- The CQC role models and mentor's others in the nursing process, coordination of patient care, leadership skills, and use of current evidence-based practice nursing interventions to promote excellence in nursing practice.
- The CQC integrates the tenets of the Professional Practice Model in the operations of the Unit.
- The Clinical Quality Coordinator (CQC) practice reflects the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators, and the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia.
Scheduler – Emergency Department & Clinical Quality Coordinator
Centra- Lynchburg General Hospital
Lynchburg
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed approximately 200 employees (nurses, new hires, health unit coordinators and technicians) schedules/timecards.
- Experience with Kronos scheduling system.
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Centra- Lynchburg General Hospital
Lynchburg
06.2007 - 03.2019
- Provides initial assessment and safe care to stabilize patients in a fast-paced, Level II Trauma Center.
- Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Cardene, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, and Adenosine.
- Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, other cardiac emergencies, stroke victims, sepsis patients, mental health, drug overdoses, and conscious sedations for repair or reductions.
- Assisted staff in the role of a MET (Medical Emergency Team) nurse during emergent situations.
- Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment. Maintained a calming and easily approachable manner.
- Constantly and consistently communicated and collaborated with physicians, inter-hospital personnel and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO01.2018
Nursing Diploma -
Lynchburg General School of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA01.2007
Associate’s degree - Nursing Preparation
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA01.2005
Skills
- Emergency Department Trauma Nurse Leader
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- Crisis Prevention Training
- MANDT certified
- Trauma Nursing Core Course certified
- Emergency Pediatric Nursing Course certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Trauma Preceptor
- Charge Nurse
- Conflict resolution
- Mentoring others
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Schedule management
- Leadership development
- Effective communication
- Effective multitasking
- Critical thinking
Projects
Lab Barcode Specimen Scanning, 2024, Centra wide throughout the entire organization Blood Culture Contamination Rates, Started 3 years at a rate of greater than 10%. Currently under 2%. Team Triage, Worked as a team to create an efficient triage process utilizing 4 triage rooms.
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Craddock-Terry Excellence in Nursing Practice Award, 2010, The Craddock-Terry Excellence in Nursing Award recipients consistently model excellence in: Clinical Performance, Quality Improvements and Patient Safety, Professional Development, Resource/Mentor/Teacher, Positive Professional Image, and Leadership.
- Virginia Nursing Association Leadership Excellence Award Finalist, 09/2025, Recognizes frontline nurse leaders with an exceptional commitment to patient safety.
Certifications And Skills
- Emergency Department Trauma Nurse Leader
- Certified Emergency Nurse – 2018 – current
- Crisis Prevention Training
- MANDT certified
- Trauma Nursing Core Course certified
- Emergency Pediatric Nursing Course certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Trauma Preceptor
- Charge Nurse
- Scheduling
Timeline
Scheduler – Emergency Department & Clinical Quality Coordinator
Centra- Lynchburg General Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Unit Manager Emergency Department
Centra- Lynchburg General Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Scheduler – Emergency Department & Clinical Quality Coordinator
Centra- Lynchburg General Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2021
Clinical Quality Coordinator Emergency Department
Centra- Lynchburg General Hospital
03.2019 - 12.2024
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Centra- Lynchburg General Hospital
06.2007 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Nursing Diploma -
Lynchburg General School of Nursing
Associate’s degree - Nursing Preparation
Central Virginia Community College