Kathleen Deignan
Andover,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Performance Improvement Coordinator with expertise in sepsis management, quality improvement, and process implementation. Proven ability to enhance compliance with CMS guidelines through effective communication and training initiatives.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Performance Improvement Coordinator
Saint Clare's Health System
Denville, New Jersey
08.1983 - 10.2025
- Launched and developed the sepsis coordinator role.
- Collaborated with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure successful implementation of new procedures or processes.
- Worked closely with staff members to ensure they received proper training regarding newly implemented processes or procedures.
- Developed and implemented improvement tools and methodologies that resulted in an increase in compliance with the CMS sepsis core measure.
- Reviewed patient charts daily in order to verify the accuracy of documentation requirements.
- Participated in the peer review process. Investigated provider complaints, employee concerns, and family concerns, and attended monthly meetings.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Saint Clare's Health System
Denville, New Jersey
08.1983 - 01.2014
- Executed staff nurse and charge nurse responsibilities in emergency room setting.
- Maintained knowledge of policies, protocols, and regulations governing emergency room services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
- Applied critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care strategies.
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
Saint Clare's Health System
Denville, New Jersey
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, such as colonoscopies, upper GI exams, and biopsies.
- Monitored vital signs during and after procedures.
- Provided patient education on pre- and post-procedure care.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Saint Clare's Health System
Denville, New Jersey
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Coordinated nursing staff schedules to ensure optimal patient care coverage.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Elizabeth
Florham Park, NJ05-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ01-1977
Skills
- Sepsis management
- Quality improvement
- Compliance auditing
- Process implementation
- Data analysis
- Workflow optimization
- Time management abilities
- Effective communication
- Mentoring and training
Certification
License New Jersey Registered Nurse
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Saint Clare's Health System
01.2006 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
Saint Clare's Health System
01.2002 - 01.2010
Performance Improvement Coordinator
Saint Clare's Health System
08.1983 - 10.2025
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Saint Clare's Health System
08.1983 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Elizabeth
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
County College of Morris