Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Katherine Mace

Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN
Mason,MI
1
Certification
39
years of professional experience

Dedicated healthcare professional known for strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy. Experienced in leading teams and implementing strategies that enhance patient flow and care quality in fast-paced environments.

Work History

Registered Nurse

7 Years
Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN | 04.2019 - 04.2026

Cultivated strategic employer relationships. Partnered with nursing educators and emergency department leaders to advocate for the benefits of specialty certification, aiming to elevate care quality in emergency departments.

Oversaw voucher program designed to enhance affordability of certification exams and educational materials for individual nurses and entire healthcare systems.

Led emergency response initiatives to enhance patient care and safety protocols.

Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in emergency nursing procedures.

Implemented quality improvement strategies to optimize patient outcomes during critical situations.

Workflow Specialist and Sales Support

10 Years
T-System | 04.2009 - 04.2019
  • Identified inefficiencies in workflow processes and implemented strategies to boost operational efficiency and increase patient flow.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities in business operations.
  • Implemented training programs for team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
  • Analyzed data trends to inform decision-making and optimize resource allocation across projects.
  • Showcased electronic documentation systems to emergency physicians and nurses, enhancing understanding and adoption of technology.
  • Developed and delivered training programs on documentation products while assisting teams during critical go-live phases.

Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

21 Years 7 Months
Sparrow Hospital | 09.1987 - 04.2009
  • Oversaw daily operations of emergency department to ensure efficient patient flow and quality care.
  • Developed and enforced protocols for triage procedures, enhancing response times and patient outcomes.
  • Implemented staff scheduling strategies to optimize resource allocation and maintain adequate coverage.
  • Led interdisciplinary team meetings to address departmental challenges and foster collaborative problem-solving.
  • ED Staff nurse for 25 years during this period in a Level I Trauma Center with a dedicated pediatric ED.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | 06-1977

Skills

CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
IV medication administration
Medication management
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Emergency triage protocols
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education
Clinical decision-making
Patient and family advocacy

Certification

CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN
04.2019 - 04.2026Read More

Workflow Specialist and Sales Support

T-System
04.2009 - 04.2019Read More

Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

Sparrow Hospital
09.1987 - 04.2009Read More

Lansing Community College

Associate of Science from Nursing
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Katherine Mace