Kathryn Dusha
Jackson,WI
Summary
Organized and dependable nurse leader with a variety of experience looking for growth both personally and professionally. Open to both leader and non-leader positions- priority is joining a strong team and improving patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Therapies Program Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
West Allis, WI
03.2022 - Current
- Manage team of 5 staff, including Registered Nurses and Patient Care Technicians caring for dialysis patients receiving at home therapy
- Collaborate with physician partners to provide appropriate and effective therapy
- Developed new workflows to maintain proper scope of practice and adherence to infection control policies
Operations Manager - Abdominal Transplant
Froedtert Health
Milwaukee, WI
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed team of 35+ Transplant Nurse Coordinators and Transplant Support staff
- Responsible for all HR aspects including recruitment, retention, performance management and professional development
- Assisted with development and adherence to all transplant-related policies as outlined by UNOS, CMS and Froedtert Health
- Collaboration with Abdominal Transplant Multidisciplinary team including Medical/Surgical Directors, Coordinators, Quality Manager, Social Workers and Pharmacist
- Responsible for adherence to program budget and assess need for adjustment with allocation system or other programmatic changes
Nurse Manager - Nephrology/Transplant Clinic
Froedtert Health
Milwaukee, WI
12.2015 - 02.2021
- Managed team of 15 staff members including Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants and Scheduling Coordinators
- Responsible for maintaining clinic compliance with current polices including maintaining Joint Commission Readiness, adjustment to workflows and practice in response to COVID-19, and managing all hospital-related changes.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Facility Administrator
Davita Kidney Care
Milwaukee, WI
11.2012 - 12.2015
- Managed team of 20+ Registered Nurses and Patient Care Technicians
- Direct and coordinate financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments and increase efficiency
- Manage inpatient dialysis services for six Milwaukee area hospitals including all quality reporting, supplies, adherence to hospital-specific policies and regular report outs with hospital partners
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards and participated in on-site surveys
Registered Nurse
Froedtert Health
Menomonee Falls, WI
01.2003 - 10.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WIMaster of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership And Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07.2012
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Customer Service
- Budget Preparation
- Change Management
- Policy and Procedure Improvement
- Operational Efficiency
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- EPIC - including Cadence, Inpatient and Ambulatory Environments, and Phoenix
Accomplishments
- Top-decile patient satisfaction scores - increased Transplant scores from 83rd to 96th percentile
- Managed several optimization projects to increase overall efficiency and top of license work
- Achieved expense budget every year
Timeline
Home Therapies Program Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2022 - Current
Operations Manager - Abdominal Transplant
Froedtert Health
02.2021 - 03.2022
Nurse Manager - Nephrology/Transplant Clinic
Froedtert Health
12.2015 - 02.2021
Facility Administrator
Davita Kidney Care
11.2012 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse
Froedtert Health
01.2003 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership And Management
Walden University