Katherine Clemmons

With over 15 years of professional nursing experience. Also, spearheading cross-functional initiatives, refining systems, and advancing workflow efficiency in high-stakes, regulated environments. Skilled in guiding multidisciplinary teams, overseeing strategic transitions, and aligning technology with program goals. Recipient of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Quality Improvement Award, recognized for elevating performance, streamlining processes, and strengthening stakeholder partnerships.

• Emergency Nurse I I Sherman Hospital, Elgin, IL | 10/2011 – 07/2013
• Telemetry/Stroke Unit Nurse I Centegra Hospital, McHenry, IL | 01/2010 – 09/2011

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Quality Improvement Award | 2024

• Lean 6 Sigma – In Progress
• Partnership Enhancement Program (PEP) Training
• Illinois Registered Nursing License - 2009 - Current
• California Registered Nursing License - 2015 - Current

• Publication I Implementation of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Guidelines for Screening, Evaluation, and Management of CF Hepatobiliary Disease and Impact on Patient Care, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 2024
• Abstract and Poster Presentation I Assessing Heterogeneous Levels of Lung Transplant Knowledge and Comfort on a Multidisciplinary Team, Cystic Fibrosis Lung Transplant Transition Regional Dissemination Network (CF LTT RDN), 2023
• Abstract and Poster Presentation I “Implementation of CFF Guidelines for CF Hepatobiliary Disease: Impact on Patient Care,” North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC), 2024
• Presentation I “It’s Time for Mom to Leave the Room: Transitioning CF Patients from Pediatric to Adult Care,” North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, 2023

• Directed cross-functional teams to manage process improvements, technology transitions, and workflow digitization, resulting in a 75% increase in clinician efficiency. The project was adopted by multiple other Advanced Lung Disease (ALD) programs.
• Championed long-term quality improvement initiatives aligned with national benchmarks; collaborated with cross-functional groups to enhance care delivery, resulting in a 100% increase in Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) registry data across all targeted areas.
• Oversaw relocation of the NM Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic by streamlining EMR transitions, optimizing scheduling, and ensuring team accreditation.

• Directed operational improvements in fast-paced environments by identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions for staffing, logistics, and performance tracking.
• Managed multiple temporary assignments by quickly integrating into multidisciplinary teams, adapting workflows to evolving objectives, and leveraging EMR systems, digital platforms, and training protocols.
• Enhanced compliance, communication, and quality standards by evaluating workflows and recommending restructuring strategies that accelerated turnaround times and improved customer service metrics.
• Facilitated emergency services in high-pressure environments by effectively supervising diverse stakeholders and complex requirements, ensuring safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in Cerner EMR.
• Coordinated high-acuity caseloads in fast-paced environments, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes aligned with performance and safety standards. Proficient in McKesson EMR.
• Applied the nursing process to deliver patient-centered care, including assessment, monitoring, and medication administration, while fostering therapeutic relationships that ensured safety, continuity of care, and emotional well-being.
• Provided personalized support services that fostered strong stakeholder relationships and promoted a safe, respectful, and performance-driven environment, augmenting engagement and well-being.