Katherine Givens
Wheeling,WV
Summary
Problem-solving Clinical Director qualified to manage health regulations, perform patient care and further motivate talented staff. Enthusiastic professional with background affecting positive patient outcomes, finding creative solutions to administrative issues and interacting with diverse personalities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
Physicians Regional Surgery Center
02.2023 - Current
- Oversees entire operation of ASC with focus on cataract surgery
- Clinically active as an RN to help fulfill roles in Pre-operative, Operative, and PACU settings
- Developed and maintained strong collaboration with anesthesia to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Oversees quality improvement initiatives, patient chart reviews, patient satisfaction surveys, temperature/humidity monitoring
- Responsible for materials management of all inventory, surgical instruments, and medical equipment.
- Strongly collaborates in preoperative screening assessment of potential patients regarding telephone interviews, obtaining necessary medical clearances, and appointment times.
- Maintains all preventative maintenance work with various contracted companies to ensure upkeep of sterile processing equipment, HVAC, generator, and medical/surgical equipment inspections.
- Responsible for all recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of potential employees.
- Closely works with owners about all crucial information related to the functioning of the surgical center.
- Appointed in areas of infection control and safety.
Perioperative Director
East Ohio Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw PAT/OPS/ PACU and OR departments
- Responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the Perioperative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients.
- Hiring and orientation of new employees
- Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care provided to patients including nursing interventions, patient response effectiveness, complications, and communicates information with physicians and co-workers
- Coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and the anesthesiologist, directs and guides staff with maintaining the standards of professional nursing practices
- Staff schedule and daily assignments
- Acquisition, education, and implementation of new surgical equipment, procedures, supplies, and services
Circulating Registered Nurse
Wheeling Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Fullfilled all the requirements of an experienced OR RN, complying with all the job responsibilities as listed previously
- Worked daily in multiple types of surgical specialties: Gynecology, Orthopedics, General, Vascular, Plastics, Podiatry, and Urology
- Fully trained and educated in DaVinci robotic surgeries
- Preceptor to new surgical nurses
Circulating Registered Nurse
East Ohio Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Instrumental in facilitating the opening of a new Operating Room, including, but not limited to the following:
- Creating and daily updating of all surgical surgeon specific preference cards
- Inputting and updating all inventory related to OR for materials management
- Assigning the layout and functionality of each OR suite and all rooms used for storage of instrumentation on critical supplies
- Actively involved in restructuring of necessary supplies and inventory or reduce excess stock and cut costs.
- Continues to fulfill all the requirements of an experienced OR RN, complying with all the job responsibilities as listed previously
- Always maintain composure and strong communication with all staff members within and outside of the surgical department.
Circulating Registered Nurse
Ohio Valley Medical Center
01.2011 - 09.2019
- Ensures the patients have their physical and mental safety managed and protected before, during, and after surgery
- Maintains a sterile work environment in the OR suite, including the integrity of supplies, and instruments, along with the sterile prepping of surgical patients prior to their procedure
- Competent in multiple surgical specialties: Gynecology, Orthopedics, General, Vascular, Podiatry, Cataracts, and Urology
- Works closely with multiple units and surgeons/physicians to ensure the proper management of patient care
- Diligent in ensuring that all supplies, equipment, and instrumentation is available and operational prior to the arrival of the patient to the surgical suite
- Relief charge nurse responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Daily staff assignments
- Scheduling of surgical procedures
- Efficiently running the unit wi8th combined efforts of the perioperative staff, surgeons, and anesthesia.
- Completing a 6 week staff schedule of OR employees
- Preceptor to new surgical nurses
- Super-user for Meditech software system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Sport And Exercise Psychology (Sport Behavior)
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2004
Skills
- Expertise in the perioperative surgical care of patients
- Goal-focused
- Energetic
- Strong team leading abilities with proficiency in delegation
- Resourceful and quick to find resolutions with great problem solving skills
- Tenacious work ethic
- Excellent at building strong relationships with peers through use of active listening and skilled communication
- Clinical Education
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Development
Certification
- WV Nursing License #79032
- OH Nursing License #440098
Timeline
Clinical Director
Physicians Regional Surgery Center
02.2023 - Current
Perioperative Director
East Ohio Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Circulating Registered Nurse
East Ohio Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Circulating Registered Nurse
Wheeling Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2022
Circulating Registered Nurse
Ohio Valley Medical Center
01.2011 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Sport And Exercise Psychology (Sport Behavior)
West Virginia University
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