Kathryn Macumber
Burleson,TX
Summary
Accomplished Nursing House Supervisor at Texas Health Huguley Hospital, demonstrating exceptional clinical leadership and compassionate care. Spearheaded initiatives that streamlined processes, enhancing patient safety and care quality. Skilled in multidisciplinary team collaboration and staff supervision, achieving significant improvements in patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing House Supervisor
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Serves as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care.
- Streamlines communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
- Promotes a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
- Oversees the admission process for new patients, ensuring proper documentation was completed, and relevant information was communicated to all parties involved in their care plan.
- Identified areas of inefficiency within the department and developed targeted solutions that led to more streamlined processes.
- Facilitates patient movement throughout the facility utilizing available resources for safe patient passage.
Team Lead
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Guardian Home Health Care
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments, resulting in tailored care strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough patient education and comprehensive discharge planning.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating services and maintaining open communication with patients, families, and providers.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing personalized care plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to federal, state, and agency guidelines in all aspects of home health nursing practice.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring their needs were met while respecting their preferences and values.
- Strengthened patient adherence to prescribed medications and treatments by providing clear instructions and addressing any concerns or barriers.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accuracy and timely completion of required paperwork.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Sunrise Home Health
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments, resulting in tailored care strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough patient education and comprehensive discharge planning.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating services and maintaining open communication with patients, families, and providers.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing personalized care plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to federal, state, and agency guidelines in all aspects of home health nursing practice.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring their needs were met while respecting their preferences and values.
- Strengthened patient adherence to prescribed medications and treatments by providing clear instructions and addressing any concerns or barriers.
Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
10.2008 - 02.2016
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Provided empathic care to post operative surgical patients by demonstrating kindness, love, and acceptance of disfiguring surgical outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stress Lab
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Administered medications via IV and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient progression during the testing process.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Monitored 12 lead EKG for changes and reported changes promptly to the physician and nurse practitioner.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stress Lab
John Peter Smith Hospital
08.2005 - 01.2008
- Administered medications via IV and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient progression during the testing process.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Monitored 12 lead EKG for changes and reported changes promptly to the physician and nurse practitioner.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical Center Of Arlington
06.2003 - 01.2008
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Arlington Memorial Hospital
06.1999 - 06.2003
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
Registered Nurse
Hendrick Health System
02.1999 - 06.1999
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Masters Of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX08.2023
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2008
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Tarrant County Junior College
Fort Worth, TX12.1998
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate Care
- Ethical Practice
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Staff Supervision
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support for Health Care Providers (ACLS)
Timeline
Nursing House Supervisor
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2023
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Sunrise Home Health
03.2018 - 05.2019
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Guardian Home Health Care
02.2016 - 03.2020
Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
10.2008 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stress Lab
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
01.2008 - 10.2008
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stress Lab
John Peter Smith Hospital
08.2005 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical Center Of Arlington
06.2003 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Arlington Memorial Hospital
06.1999 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse
Hendrick Health System
02.1999 - 06.1999
Masters Of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Tarrant County Junior College
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