Katheryn Haller
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dedicated psychiatric nurse and education consultant with over 10 years of experience in an inpatient child unit, specializing in compassionate care and support for young patients. Proven expertise in developing and implementing tailored educational programs that promote emotional and psychological well-being. Committed to fostering collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a holistic approach to treatment. Passionate about advocating for children's mental health and empowering families through education and support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Consultant II
Cincinnati Children's Psychiatry
Cincinnati, OH
01.2019 - Current
- Developed two new orientation educational classes, 'RN Day' and 'Lab Day', to enhance clinical training for nursing staff and improve patient care protocols.
- Development of Restraint/Seclusion documentation with official checkers that saw an increase of 71% correct completion to 94% correct completion.
- Delivered 36 Education Connections over 3 years to the Psychiatry team, enhancing staff knowledge on essential clinical topics.
- Led over 50 RN Blitz Classes since 2019, training and assessing the clinical competencies of more than 200 Psychiatry RNs.
- Developed over 20 targeted Just In Time Trainings for staff, enhancing their skills in providing medical care specifically for Psychiatry Patients, leading to improved patient support and staff confidence.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Cincinnati Children's Psychiatry Child Program (P2E)
Cincinnati, OH
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Served as Charge RN for the Child and School Age Patient unit (P2E), coordinating patient care and overseeing a team to ensure quality treatment and safety.
- Precepted 10+ new RN graduates over a three-month period, providing guidance and training in clinical skills and patient care.
- Played a key role as one of the initial RNs in the successful opening of the P2E unit, ensuring adherence to protocols and effective onboarding for new staff.
- Served on key committees and acted as 'Unit Champion' to organize 10+ ongoing training sessions for unit staff, enhancing clinical skills and improving patient care metrics.
Lifeguard and Assistant Manager
Harvest Home Park Municipal Pool
Cheviot, OH
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Maintained aquatic safety for up to 50 patrons daily by implementing established safety protocols and supervising swim activities. Led a team of 5 lifeguards, conducted regular training sessions, and ensured adherence to safety standards during all pool operations.
- Taught swim lessons to over 30 toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, enhancing their basic swimming skills and water safety awareness.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, OH01-2016
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology
Miami University
Oxford, OH01-2014
Skills
- TCI Instructor
- EPIC System of Charting
- Mosby's Elsevier
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Simulation-Based Learning
- Clinical Documentation
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- TCI Certification
Timeline
Education Consultant II
Cincinnati Children's Psychiatry
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Cincinnati Children's Psychiatry Child Program (P2E)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Lifeguard and Assistant Manager
Harvest Home Park Municipal Pool
01.2008 - 01.2015
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology
Miami University
Masters of Science - Nursing
Mount St. Joseph University
Daisy Nomination
DAISY Award Nomination.