Kathleen Rufino
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Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital, excelling in staff education and clinical leadership. Enhanced patient care through evidence-based practices and effective teamwork, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores. Committed to fostering professional growth and optimizing nursing performance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Steward Health Care
01.2017 - 10.2024
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to identify areas for potential enhancements in patient care delivery methods.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop integrated care plans, ensuring seamless delivery of services to patients.
- Evaluated clinical performance data, identifying trends for targeted intervention strategies aimed at improving overall patient outcomes.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing infection control measures and adhering to safety protocols.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
Clinical Coordinator RN
HMA Health Management System
09.2010 - 01.2017
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Served as liaison between the nursing team and other healthcare professionals involved in patients'' care plans.
- Managed clinical projects from inception to completion, ensuring that goals were met within budget constraints and timeframes.
- Promoted a culture of safety by identifying potential risks, implementing preventive measures, and conducting staff training sessions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation, adhering to policies, and participating in audits.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance on clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and best practices.
- Prioritized urgent/emergency situations appropriately while also balancing routine care needs of patients.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly; provided feedback on areas requiring growth or improvement; rewarded achievements accordingly.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Wuesthoff Health System
09.2000 - 01.2017
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care.
- Supervised team of [Number] nurses and [Number] clinical nursing assistants.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and [Type] staff.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
Education
Nursing
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY06-1980
Associate of Applied Science - Operating Technology
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY06-1975
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nurse leadership
- Staff education
- Electronic charting
- Patient care
- Nursing expertise
- Documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
Over 50 yrs of Nursing experience and 45 years in the operating room.
I have been a staff nurse to an educator to clinical coordinator to Clinical Nurse Manager. I have run small 2 bed OR's to 16 Bed OR's.
I have been in charge of Urology, ,Robotic, Orthopedic, and General surgery services. I have loved being an NURSE.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital
10.2024 - 04.2025
Clinical Nurse Manager
Steward Health Care
01.2017 - 10.2024
Clinical Coordinator RN
HMA Health Management System
09.2010 - 01.2017
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Wuesthoff Health System
09.2000 - 01.2017
Nursing
Nassau Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Operating Technology
Nassau Community College
robotic coordinator
I was the first team to have the DaVinic robot in Brevard County . We start off with Urology and added General surgery and gradually added GYN and thoracic services to our team.
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