Katherine Owen
Sealy,TX
Summary
Results-driven healthcare executive with over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience in pediatric and adult acute care, ambulatory operations, and surgical services. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams, transforming care delivery models, and executing enterprise-wide initiatives. Collaborative approach with medical staff and executives to enhance quality, safety, access, and financial sustainability within complex healthcare systems.
Senior executive with proven track record in driving growth and operational excellence. Adept at strategic planning, project management, and leveraging data to inform decisions. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing business needs. Highly skilled in leadership, communication, and delivering impactful results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, Nursing Services
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
05.2022 - Current
- First executive nurse leader hired in the organization’s history to oversee nursing across 43 clinics.
- Established the first Patient Safety Committee and Quality Department for ambulatory services.
- Designed and implemented centralized triage, crash cart redesign into rapid response, and enterprise-wide barcode medication administration (BCMA).
- Initiated nurse-driven triage protocols and sustainability metrics to reduce variation and improve outcomes.
- Championed shared governance and standardized nursing practices across multispecialty clinics.
- Identified clinical cost saving projects that saved the organization over $100 million a year.
Director, Acute Care Services
Baylor Scott & White Health
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Led 88 inpatient beds (IMCU and Med/Surg), managing outcomes, staffing, and operational readiness.
- Reduced inpatient falls (from 45 to 26), pressure injuries (from 12 to 1), and CLABSIs (from 2 to 1) within 2 years.
- Launched Get-Well Network, hourly rounding technology, and charge nurse productivity tools.
- Oversaw COVID-19 surge operations, including training, PPE protocols, and cross-department collaboration.
- Increased employee engagement survey participation from 30% to 91%.
Chief Nursing Officer
North Central Surgical Hospital, USPI
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Executive leader accountable for 300+ employees across inpatient, ED, procedural, and OR units.
- Directed a $22M hospital expansion (new observation beds, ASC, PT gym, sterile processing).
- Launched first OR RN internship and career advancement programs for clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Increased patient experience and Press Ganey scores; selected as pilot site for Compassionate Connected Care.
- Reduced RN turnover from 34% to 10%; saved $1.6M in vendor renegotiations.
- Led ANCC Pathway to Excellence journey and integrated new EMR platform.
Director, Ambulatory Nursing Services
Parkland Health & Hospital System
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Oversaw 50+ specialty clinics, 340 FTEs, 9 direct reports, and advanced practice providers.
- Boosted patient satisfaction from 10% to 89% using Baptist Leadership principles.
- Reduced dwell times (240 to 88 minutes), improved appointment access, and launched first OPAT program.
- Implemented first care coordination teams, dashboards, and DSRIP-compliant metrics.
- Collaborated with construction teams on ambulatory redesign and population health strategies.
Manager, Clinical Education & Informatics
Children’s Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Led 30 clinical educators and developed system-wide orientation, competency, and nursing education.
- Directed informatics initiatives, supporting EMR integration and nursing workflow redesign.
- Partnered with EPIC and IT to implement system-wide technology to support clinical efficiency.
- Partnered and provided support to Magnet Designation.
Neonatal ICU RN / Charge Nurse / Resuscitation Team
Parkland Health & Hospital System
01.1997 - 01.2003
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
University of Texas at Arlington
Dallas, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXAssociate Degree - Nursing
Jefferson College
Watertown, NYSkills
- Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Ambulatory & Acute Care Integration
- Quality & Patient Safety Oversight
- Clinical Informatics (Epic, Cerner)
- Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance
- Staff Development & Engagement
- Budget & Resource Optimization
- Change Management & Project Execution
Timeline
Senior Director, Nursing Services
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
05.2022 - Current
Director, Acute Care Services
Baylor Scott & White Health
01.2018 - 01.2022
Chief Nursing Officer
North Central Surgical Hospital, USPI
01.2014 - 01.2018
Director, Ambulatory Nursing Services
Parkland Health & Hospital System
01.2010 - 01.2014
Manager, Clinical Education & Informatics
Children’s Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2010
Neonatal ICU RN / Charge Nurse / Resuscitation Team
Parkland Health & Hospital System
01.1997 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Jefferson College
Master of Healthcare Administration -
University of Texas at Arlington
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