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
1997.08 - 2024.08
- 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
1996.01 - 1997.08
- 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, FL1981-05
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
1997.08 - 2024.08
School Nurse
Stafford County Schools
1996.01 - 1997.08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College