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Kathryn Kirk

Athens,AL

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Director

Hosparus Health
Campbellsville, KY
06.2008 - 01.2019
  • Worked with department managers to formulate annual budgets.
  • Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
  • Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
  • Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
  • Drafted mission and vision statements to outline objectives and motivate employees.
  • Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue.
  • Researched and negotiated pricing to reduce cost of equipment and supplies.
  • Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.

Equine Trainer

Coral Rock Ranch
Homestead, FL
10.1993 - 05.2008
  • Taught and rode young thoroughbred horses to become accustomed to riding with groups of horses during racing career.
  • Coordinated care and upkeep of thoroughbred and standardized racehorses and yearlings and equipped horses to be champion athletes.
  • Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness.
  • Owned and trained racehorses in addition to serving as rider and designed exercise training programs for horses preparing to race.
  • Trained dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
  • Evaluated animals for trainability and ability to perform.

RN Administrator

University Of Miami Hospital And Clinics
Miami, FL
02.1983 - 05.2008
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Developed innovative strategies to establish best practices, promoting profitability.
  • Researched and developed administrative policies, procedures and guidelines to facilitate operations.
  • Followed up with customer accounts to resolve unpaid or past due accounts.

Veterinary Clinic Assistant

Galloway Animal Hospital
Miami, FL
07.1976 - 11.1979
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
  • Delivered attentive, courteous service to promote overall patron satisfaction.
  • Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.

Education

Bachelor Nursing Studies

Chamberlain College Nursing

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Marketing and Outreach
  • Conflict resolution
  • Healthcare billing
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Family Education/Community advocate

Affiliations

  • Community Outreach Volunteer Coordination
  • Therapeutic Horsemanship and Riding for the disabled

Certification

  • Registered Nurse
  • Customer and Patient liaison
  • Crisis Management and De-escalation

Timeline

RN Director

Hosparus Health
06.2008 - 01.2019

Equine Trainer

Coral Rock Ranch
10.1993 - 05.2008

RN Administrator

University Of Miami Hospital And Clinics
02.1983 - 05.2008

Veterinary Clinic Assistant

Galloway Animal Hospital
07.1976 - 11.1979

Bachelor Nursing Studies

Chamberlain College Nursing
  • Registered Nurse
  • Customer and Patient liaison
  • Crisis Management and De-escalation

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