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Katherine Izquierdo

Gulf Breeze,FL

Summary

Visionary and compassionate Director of Nursing with over 10 years of clinical and administrative leadership experience in healthcare settings, complemented by entrepreneurial success as the Founder and Executive Director of a multi-tier nonprofit organization. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive patient-centered care, implement policy, and expand organizational reach through innovative programming, partnerships, and fundraising. Dedicated to improving community health outcomes and advancing equity in underserved populations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Nursing

Families First Pediatric Homecare
Pensacola, Fl
06.2023 - Current
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select the proper course of action in policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated staff performance, and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
  • Set and monitored achievement goals for the nursing department, consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
  • Monitored the development, implementation, and updates of individualized care plans.
  • Budgeted, managed, and scheduled a staff of over 120 nurses, fostering an environment supportive of both staff and patients.

President,Founder

The Joy Committee
Navarre, Florida
02.2014 - Current
  • Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
  • Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
  • Created a marketing plan to increase awareness of the organization's activities in the community.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to nonprofit organizations.
  • Maintained effective communication channels with all stakeholders involved in the organization's activities.
  • Acted as an ambassador of goodwill for the organization by engaging positively with external parties.
  • Managed relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, board members, and regulatory agencies.
  • Directed company-wide budgeting, financial planning, and analysis processes.

RN Unit Manager

Emerald Coast Care Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, medical facility policies, and standards of care.
  • Created, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans with the medical team.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of the care team.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
  • Supervised a team of multiple nurses and CNAs
  • Worked with the care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
  • Established behavioral modification goals, and assessed progress toward goals.

RN Rheumatology/RN Drip Parlor

Brown Rheumatology and Wellness
Gulf Breeze, FL
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided patient and family health education, focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate them on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and disease prevention.
  • Implemented providers' orders to initiate IVs, access ports, and deliver medications.
  • Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications, and monitored patient reactions.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.

RN Charge Nurse Dialysis- Adult and Pediatric

Fresenius Medical Care
Pensacola, FL
04.2020 - 10.2021
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Cared for more than 106 patients each shift, while delegating assignments and supervising PCT team members to handle the needs of patients.
  • Coordinated and improved anemia management for dialysis patients.
  • Worked as the access manager and coordinated surgical dates and access planning for all patients in the dialysis center.
  • Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving the delivery of care, patient outcomes, and overall services.
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined the charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.

RN-Clinic- Pediatric Sub-specialty Clinic

Ascension Sacred Heart
Pensacola, FL
08.2017 - 04.2020
  • Liaising between patients, physicians, clinicians, and other medical personnel.
  • Assisting doctors in performing diagnoses on patients and documenting details.
  • Performing vaccine administration and maintaining room supplies records.
  • Administering injections, medications, and assisting in surgical procedures.
  • Maintaining the patient's medical records, including prior medical history.
  • Floated between pediatric ENT, urology, cardiology, hematology/oncology, and pediatric GI, and became proficient in each specialty.

RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Sacred Heart Hospital
Pensacola, FL
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Care for critically ill and injured children.
  • Consistently providing compassionate, safe, and patient-centered nursing care in urgent and critical environments. Closely monitor and recognize clinical changes in patient status, and alert physicians for swift interventions.
  • Preceptor/mentor to new grad RNs. Communicate compassionately with families in high-stress situations.
  • Provided ventilator, tracheostomy, and gastrointestinal care, and maintenance.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs, and laboratory data to assess needs, and provide emergency interventions.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, and oxygen delivery devices.
  • Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs, and fluid intake and output.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery, and reducing compliance issues.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
  • Utilized the computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

RN-Pediatric

Ascension Sacred Heart
Pensacola, FL
02.2014 - 07.2016
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus, while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process, covering 4-6 high-acuity patients per shift.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
  • Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
  • Delivered extensive training and mentorship to registered and licensed vocational nurses to ensure and maintain continuity of care.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
07-2024

Associate of Science - RN

Pensacola State College
2013

Skills

  • Proficient in leading teams
  • Oversight of nursing staff
  • Operational management expertise
  • Clinical operations management
  • Skill development coaching
  • Strategic communications professional
  • Strategic market launch planning
  • Organizational alignment
  • Strong interpersonal communication abilities

Certification

RN 9371497

Massage Therapy MA51012

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Families First Pediatric Homecare
06.2023 - Current

RN Unit Manager

Emerald Coast Care Center
12.2022 - 06.2023

RN Rheumatology/RN Drip Parlor

Brown Rheumatology and Wellness
10.2021 - 06.2023

RN Charge Nurse Dialysis- Adult and Pediatric

Fresenius Medical Care
04.2020 - 10.2021

RN-Clinic- Pediatric Sub-specialty Clinic

Ascension Sacred Heart
08.2017 - 04.2020

RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Sacred Heart Hospital
07.2016 - 08.2017

President,Founder

The Joy Committee
02.2014 - Current

RN-Pediatric

Ascension Sacred Heart
02.2014 - 07.2016

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - RN

Pensacola State College

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