Kathryn L. Vauthrin
RN/EMT-LP
Spring,US
Summary
Experienced in advanced nursing practices and administrative leadership within healthcare settings. Adept at utilizing strategic planning to improve patient care and operational efficiency. Proven track record of fostering collaborative environments and implementing evidence-based practices to drive excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
School Nurse
Houston Independent School District
Houston, TX
11.2020 - Current
- Responsible for day-to-day clinic operation, caring for all children and staff while providing state mandated testing.
- Accountable for over 730 students and 90 staff members.
- Caring for over 60 to 90 students per day and contacting parents to keep them informed of any issues.
- Remained 100% compliant on State regulated requirements.
Nurse and Nursing Supervisor
Encompass Health
Houston, TX
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Caring for 8 to 10 Rehab patients after their initial hospital stay. Types of patients include ortho, stroke, and TBI.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by 20% while delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Cardiac IMU Nurse, Pedi-ER Manager, Operations Administrator, COU Manager, Neuro Trauma ICU Nurse
Memorial Hermann Medical Center
Houston, TX
06.2000 - 10.2020
- Responsible for many facets during my 20 plus years at Memorial.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Assistant Director
Care-Link-Moses Cone Health
Greensboro, NC
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for day-to-day operations, dispatch, payroll, education, daily charges, budget as well as responsible for 85 FTE's.
- Planned and assigned workload to 85-person nursing and ancillary staff to direct patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe patient transport , minimizing errors within the department.
- Influenced positive change within the organization by championing innovative ideas that led to better patient outcomes.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
ER, COU and ECC Manager
Houston Methodist The Woodlands
The Woodlands, Texas
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Responsible for 150 employees while opening up a new hospital including emergency department, Clinical Observation Unit and Emergency Care center. Provided payroll, budget assistance.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
- Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
- Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
ER Manager and Disaster Management
Kingwood Medical Center
Kingwood, Texas
03.2016 - 04.2017
- 24-hour responsibility for ER and Disaster management.
- Streamlined triage processes for improved patient flow and reduced wait times in the Emergency Department.
- Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives focused on enhancing patient safety, such as fall prevention efforts or infection control measures.
- Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction scores, leading to higher rankings in hospital performance metrics.
- Collaborated with human resources personnel in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding highly qualified nursing staff for the Emergency Department.
- Championed interdisciplinary collaboration within the emergency team for better assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
- Actively participated in quality improvement committees aimed at optimizing system-wide performance metrics related to emergency services provision or outcomes achievement.
- Developed and executed staff training programs, resulting in increased competency and adherence to departmental standards including disaster management.
- Managed budget allocation for the Emergency Department, effectively reducing operational costs without compromising quality of care.
- Led interdepartmental collaboration to develop a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan, ensuring efficient response during crisis situations.
ER Nurse
St. Luke's The Woodlands
The Woodlands, Texas
06.2013 - 05.2016
- Caring for approximately 8-10 patients in the Emergency department during their time of illness or emergency. Chair of STEMI and Stroke teams.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that increased overall patient satisfaction scores in the emergency department by 18%.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Reduced wait times for patients with streamlined triage procedures and prioritization of critical cases by 22%.
- Conducted regular audits of emergency department equipment inventory, ensuring optimal functionality when needed for patient care.
- Acted as a liaison between ER nursing staff and other hospital departments, facilitating clear communication channels to ensure seamless care transitions.
- Streamlined documentation processes for improved accuracy and timeliness of medical records.
- Managed crisis situations calmly, providing direction to staff for effective resolution of critical incidents.
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
Flight Nurse/ Paramedic
Eagle Med Flight Service LLC
Houston, TX
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Traveling throughout the country transporting critical patients to higher level of care via Beechcraft Airplane.
- Provided valuable input on emergency medical protocols, assisting in the development of more effective procedures and guidelines for flight nursing practice.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive in-flight medical care.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, planning, and implementing appropriate medical interventions during emergency flights.
- Safeguarded patients from complications by promptly identifying potential risks associated with air transportation and applying preventive measures as needed.
- Served as a mentor for new flight nurses, providing guidance and support during their orientation period and fostering professional growth within the team.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented quality improvement initiatives, adjusting strategies as necessary to ensure sustainable progress.
- Maintained current clinical knowledge by participating in hands-on patient care.
- Developed quality improvement plans, policies and operational guidelines.
- Conducted comprehensive audits to identify areas of opportunity and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
- Assessed ongoing operations against standards.
Pedi/Neonate Transport Team
Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
05.1991 - 05.2000
- Picking up and transporting critical pediatric patients to San Antonio. TX
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Safeguarded ambulance equipment through regular inventory checks, cleaning routines, and reporting any damaged items for replacement or repair immediately.
- Assisted with quality assurance initiatives by reviewing patient care reports and offering constructive feedback to improve overall performance within the organization.
- Promoted health equity within the community by offering culturally sensitive care to diverse populations while respecting individual preferences or needs.
- Supported local disaster response efforts by preparing ambulances with necessary supplies and assisting victims at mass casualty incidents or natural disasters.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Prog
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA 06.2006 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX 01.2005 - 01.2006
No Degree - Paramedicine
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, United States 05.2001 -
Skills
- Executive management
- Critical care nurse for all ages
- Emergency preparedness planning
- Incident investigation
- Expertise in Adult, pediatric and neonatal emergency transport nursing
- Epic analysis
- BCLS, ACLS, PALS
- Pediatric nursing expertise
- Analytical thinking
- Compassionate, empathetic care
- Licensed Paramedic
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Interests
HLSR Community Medic
Provide medical support for MS 150, The Woodlands Marathon
Riding Motorcycle
Drawing/Art
Music-All classes
Timeline
School Nurse
Houston Independent School District
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Director
Care-Link-Moses Cone Health
04.2019 - 05.2020
Nurse and Nursing Supervisor
Encompass Health
10.2018 - 09.2022
ER, COU and ECC Manager
Houston Methodist The Woodlands
04.2017 - 08.2018
ER Manager and Disaster Management
Kingwood Medical Center
03.2016 - 04.2017
Flight Nurse/ Paramedic
Eagle Med Flight Service LLC
06.2014 - 03.2016
ER Nurse
St. Luke's The Woodlands
06.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
06.2006 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
01.2005 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Prog
Western Governors University
05.2001 -
No Degree - Paramedicine
University of Texas Health Science Center
05.2001 -
Cardiac IMU Nurse, Pedi-ER Manager, Operations Administrator, COU Manager, Neuro Trauma ICU Nurse
Memorial Hermann Medical Center
06.2000 - 10.2020
Pedi/Neonate Transport Team
Santa Rosa Hospital
05.1991 - 05.2000
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