Kathryn Bixel (Bishop)
Holly
Summary
Results-driven nursing professional with strong skills in regulatory compliance and staff development. Experienced in developing comprehensive care plans and fostering quality improvement initiatives to ensure optimal patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Nursing
Medilodge of Howell
Howell
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated staff training sessions on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Managed daily operations of nursing department to optimize patient care delivery.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety measures.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Medilodge of Howell
Howell
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in managing nursing staff schedules and daily operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
- Supported the Director of Nursing in administrative tasks and project management.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension Genesys Hospital
Grand Blanc
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided direct patient care in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Assisted with triaging patients based on severity of conditions.
- Responded promptly to life-threatening emergencies with appropriate interventions.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
Burn ICU RN
Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered critical care interventions in a fast-paced burn ICU environment.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding treatment options.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe patient environment.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored arterial lines in accordance with protocols.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill burn victims.
- Provided comprehensive teaching plans for burn patients before discharge from the hospital setting.
- Responded quickly and appropriately during medical emergencies involving burn victims.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 09.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical supervision
- Problem solving
- Leadership development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Medilodge of Howell
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Medilodge of Howell
09.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
09.2022 - 08.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension Genesys Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2023
Burn ICU RN
Detroit Receiving Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
08.2019 - 05.2021