Katherine Mora
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Nursing Director with strong analytical and organizational skills, specializing in Clinical Leadership within Critical Care and Peri-Anesthesia. Proven track record of enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Committed to professional development and advancing nursing practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perianesthesia Nursing Director
Bon Secours Mercy Health MRMC
Mechanicsville, USA
02.2018 - Current
- Manager of Main and Ambulatory Surgery, Peri-anesthesia areas.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care services and programs.
- Oversees budget management, ensuring resource allocation met departmental needs.
- Implemented quality improvement projects to elevate patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for operational improvement and innovation.
- Recruits, trains, supervises, evaluates and mentors staff members.
- Facilitates collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Conducts regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Creates detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Assesses employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Leads change management efforts to adapt to market shifts and organizational needs.
- Enhances customer satisfaction through the development of service improvement initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Promotes a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
House Nursing Supervisor
Bon Secours Mercy Health MRMC
Mechanicsville, USA
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Providing patient care support to nurses in a 215-bed hospital.
- Assessing staffing matters and supporting staffing for all inpatient units.
- Handling administrative responsibilities in absence of nursing leadership during off hours.
- Addressing patient and family concerns when manager is not available.
- Responding to call patients’ emergencies and staff related emergencies.
- Managed staffing schedules to optimize workforce efficiency and patient coverage.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Investigated complaints from patients regarding their care experience.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Staff RN
Virginia Urology
Mechanicsville, VA
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Educated patients on procedures and postoperative care instructions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
- Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- Monitored changes in patient condition and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals immediately.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients of all ages in a variety of settings including medical and surgical units, critical care, emergency departments, and home health.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Staff Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health MRMC
Mechanicsville, USA
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Provided comprehensive care for patients across all age groups and health statuses.
- Assigned patient acuity and placement, monitoring for status changes and delivering stabilization.
- Assessed critically ill postoperative patients, managing airways, hemodynamics, and sedation titration.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop long-term care plans and administer medications.
- Executed Charge Nurse responsibilities, optimizing unit flow and facilitating bed placements.
- Supervised nursing staff, maintaining high patient care standards while evaluating performance.
- Directed patient admissions, discharges, and overall flow within the unit.
- Adapted swiftly to emergent situations, ensuring effective assignment of nurses and support staff.
Medical Surgical Trauma ICU Staff Nurse
CJW Medical Center
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided bedside care for critical patients in 14-bed trauma ICU, performing CVVH and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Consulted with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications via oral, subcutaneous, and IV routes while maintaining accurate records.
- Developed and implemented patient education plans on post-treatment care and medication management.
- Recorded vital signs and medical information for critically ill patients accurately.
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions per physician's orders.
- Applied hemodynamic protocols and performed phlebotomy and IV procedures efficiently.
- Monitored specialized equipment, interpreting electronic displays of pressures and cardiac rhythms.
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
CJW Medical Center
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Triage incoming patients to assess injury and illness severity.
- Stabilized patients immediately upon arrival in emergency room.
- Provided comprehensive care from first aid to critical levels.
- Administered IV medications including Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, and Adenosine.
- Assisted with management of traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, and conscious sedation procedures.
- Administered medications as directed by physicians to ensure patient safety.
- Facilitated patient transitions to discharge or admission efficiently.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient care outcomes.
Education
MSN - Nursing, Administration
Liberty University
Fredericksburg, VA12.2022
RN-BSN - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2016
Diploma - Nursing
Southside Regional Medical School of Nursing
Petersburg, VA05.2011
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Perianesthesia Nursing Director
Bon Secours Mercy Health MRMC
02.2018 - Current
House Nursing Supervisor
Bon Secours Mercy Health MRMC
06.2017 - 02.2018
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Staff RN
Virginia Urology
04.2015 - 06.2017
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Staff Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health MRMC
07.2013 - 06.2017
Medical Surgical Trauma ICU Staff Nurse
CJW Medical Center
06.2012 - 07.2013
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
CJW Medical Center
06.2011 - 07.2012
MSN - Nursing, Administration
Liberty University
RN-BSN - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Diploma - Nursing
Southside Regional Medical School of Nursing
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