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KATHLEEN M. ROMBA

Erie,PA

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional known for reliability and adaptability. Possesses a quick ability to learn and apply new skills, staying ahead in dynamic work environments. Committed to utilizing these qualities to enhance team success and contribute to organization growth.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator/Director of Surgery Center

Saint Vincent Endoscopy Center
07.2020 - Current
  • Committees: Infection Prevention, Quality, and Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, PIOC, Quality/Safety and Value, GI Leadership, Epic Perioperative, OR FMEA
  • Supervises staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributes to their professional growth and development.
  • Maintains accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all staff members.
  • Manages human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee evaluations for optimal team performance.
  • Maintains overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Evaluates customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Cultivates positive relationships with vendors.
  • Develops effective improvement plans in alignment with organizational goals.
  • Establishes a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels, empowering employees to voice their ideas, and created centralized information hub accessible to all staff members.
  • Manages budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Reports issues to higher management with great detail.

Director

Saint Vincent Child Care Center
07.2020 - Current

Director of Medical and Surgical Services

Saint Vincent Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2020
  • Qualifications: Board Certified Nurse Executive
  • Committees: AHN Fall Team, Chair of SVH Fall Team, Orthopedic Interdisciplinary, Stroke Steering

Nurse Manager 9N - 23 Bed Neuro Medical/Neuro Surgical Unit, Nurse Manager 6N - 16 Bed Orthopedic Unit

Saint Vincent Hospital
03.2008 - 01.2019
  • Qualifications: Board Certified Nurse Executive
  • Committees: AHN Fall Team, Mako Implementation, Medical Operations, Orthopedic Interdisciplinary, Overtime, Quality Blue and Transition of Care, Stroke Steering, Surgical Care Improvement

Nurse Manager Neuro Medical/Neuro Surgical Unit, Nurse Manager Orthopedic Unit, Nurse Manager 2R - 47 Bed Rehabilitation Unit

Saint Vincent Health Center
03.2008 - 03.2011

Nurse Manager 4NW - 26 Bed Surgical Unit

Saint Vincent Health Center
07.2006 - 03.2008

Staff Nurse Emergency Department

Saint Vincent Health Center
01.1988 - 07.2006
  • Qualifications: Certified Emergency Nurse
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Basic Trauma Life Support
  • Committees: Clinical Ladder, ER Task Force, Patient Satisfaction (Chairman), Pharmacy, Protocol, Quality Assurance, Research, Scheduling, Strategic Planning
  • Professional Organizations: Emergency Nurse Association
  • Other: Trauma Prevention Instructor for American Trauma Society - Pennsylvania Division
  • Automatic External Defibrillator Instructor

Flight Nurse Life Star

Emergycare, Inc.
06.1995 - 07.2002
  • Qualifications: Certified Flight Registered Nurse
  • Prehospital Registered Nurse
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Committees: Marketing

Instructor

MedAire
05.1998 - 05.2002

Delivered MedAire developed training courses to clients; provided instructional support

Per Diem Nursing Supervisor

Millcreek Community Hospital
04.1995 - 12.1995

Staff Nurse Mobile ICU

Tri-State Emergency Systems, Inc.
01.1995 - 06.1995

Staff Nurse Neonatal ICU

Saint Vincent Health Center
05.1986 - 01.1988
  • Qualifications: Neonatal Nursing Course
  • Transport Nurse

Staff Nurse Obstetrics and Gynecology

Saint Vincent Health Center
06.1981 - 05.1986

Education

MSN - Nursing Administration and Leadership

California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Gannon University
Erie, PA
01.1993

Diploma -

Saint Vincent Health Center School of Nursing
Erie, PA
01.1981

Skills

  • Performance-Driven Individual
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail
  • Effective Time Management
  • Service Excellence Commitment
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Budget management
  • Performance improvement

Credentials

  • MSN
  • RN
  • NE-BC

Timeline

Administrator/Director of Surgery Center

Saint Vincent Endoscopy Center
07.2020 - Current

Director

Saint Vincent Child Care Center
07.2020 - Current

Director of Medical and Surgical Services

Saint Vincent Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2020

Nurse Manager 9N - 23 Bed Neuro Medical/Neuro Surgical Unit, Nurse Manager 6N - 16 Bed Orthopedic Unit

Saint Vincent Hospital
03.2008 - 01.2019

Nurse Manager Neuro Medical/Neuro Surgical Unit, Nurse Manager Orthopedic Unit, Nurse Manager 2R - 47 Bed Rehabilitation Unit

Saint Vincent Health Center
03.2008 - 03.2011

Nurse Manager 4NW - 26 Bed Surgical Unit

Saint Vincent Health Center
07.2006 - 03.2008

Instructor

MedAire
05.1998 - 05.2002

Flight Nurse Life Star

Emergycare, Inc.
06.1995 - 07.2002

Per Diem Nursing Supervisor

Millcreek Community Hospital
04.1995 - 12.1995

Staff Nurse Mobile ICU

Tri-State Emergency Systems, Inc.
01.1995 - 06.1995

Staff Nurse Emergency Department

Saint Vincent Health Center
01.1988 - 07.2006

Staff Nurse Neonatal ICU

Saint Vincent Health Center
05.1986 - 01.1988

Staff Nurse Obstetrics and Gynecology

Saint Vincent Health Center
06.1981 - 05.1986

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Gannon University

Diploma -

Saint Vincent Health Center School of Nursing

MSN - Nursing Administration and Leadership

California University of Pennsylvania
KATHLEEN M. ROMBA