Kathryn McCauley, RN
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with broad experience across pediatric, adult, palliative, and hospice care settings. Skilled in building high-performing teams and leading process improvements that elevate both patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in enhancing quality of care, strengthening compliance, and managing complex clinical operations. Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania and Delaware, recognized for proactively identifying challenges and implementing effective, results-driven solutions that advance excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Director of Clinical Services
Care Options for Kids (Formerly, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services)
Allentown, PA
06.2021 - Current
- Oversees daily clinical operations across the Allentown, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and Harrisburg regions. Conducting site visits to support compliance with ACHC, DOH, and CMS standards.
- Drives growth in new office locations by building strong community relationships and delivering exceptional nursing care that enhances reputation and trust.
- Cultivates a positive, collaborative environment that supports and empowers team members to thrive.
- Delivers comprehensive onboarding programs for new clinicians, developing educational resources and providing training on clinical protocols and customer service standards to ensure confident, high-quality practice from day one.
- Experienced in providing home health care for patients of all ages, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric, with a focus on skilled nursing, private duty care, and hospice and palliative support.
Director of Nursing
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
Allentown, PA
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Planned and assigned workload to 60+ person clinical field staff to direct patient care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Grew sales and boosted profits for the Allentown office, applying proactive management strategies internally and building strong relationships with community based referral sources.
- Performed home visits to supervise field staff and ensure client care was being provided as ordered by the physician.
Clinical Supervisor
BAYADA
Allentown, PA
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement.
- Assessed patients, determined needs and managed care.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Performed on-site visits in client homes to supervise field staff and ensure care was being provided as ordered by the physician.
Registered Nurse, ICU
St. Luke’s University Hospital And Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Luke’s University Hospital And Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
St. Luke’s School of Nursing
Bethlehem, PA2013
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA2005
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Team Builder
- Clinical Mentor
- Client Advocate
- Team Mediator
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania and Delaware
Timeline
Area Director of Clinical Services
Care Options for Kids (Formerly, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services)
06.2021 - Current
Director of Nursing
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
03.2017 - 06.2021
Clinical Supervisor
BAYADA
11.2015 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, ICU
St. Luke’s University Hospital And Health Network
01.2015 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Luke’s University Hospital And Health Network
01.2014 - 01.2015
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
St. Luke’s School of Nursing
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Temple University