KATHERINE HERRING
King George,VA
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Mary Washington Hospital, excelling in staff development and performance improvement. Leveraged clinical leadership and compassionate care to enhance patient outcomes, managing a team of 55 nurses. Spearheaded quality initiatives, significantly boosting efficiency and care standards without exceeding budget constraints. Expert in evidence-based practice and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Respected for reliability, integrity and results driven approach.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
08.1997 - 08.2024
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 40-beds between MotherBaby and Pediatric units, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Managed multi-million dollar budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to identify areas for potential enhancements in patient care delivery methods.
- Manage 43 nurses across 30-bed Mother Baby unit and 12 nurses on Pediatrics.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Supervised team of 55 nurses, 6 Lactation Consultants and 10 clinical nursing assistants.
School Nurse
Stafford County Schools
Stafford, VA
01.1996 - 08.1997
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Oversaw health services for school of 1200 students and faculty.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05-1981
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nurse leadership
- Staff education
- Medication administration
- Electronic charting
- Staff development
- Performance improvement
- Evidence-based practice
- Compassionate and caring
Accomplishments
Lead facilitator of the Nursing Leadership Council at MWH for several years.
Course completion with the Nursing Leadership Institute of Central Virginia - 2009
Manager of the Quarter - 2009
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Mary Washington Hospital
08.1997 - 08.2024
School Nurse
Stafford County Schools
01.1996 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College