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