Kathryn Murphy
Dorchester,MA
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Manager with extensive experience at Mount Auburn Hospital, recognized for effective department management and exceptional staff leadership. Successfully led initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and elevated patient satisfaction, while mentoring over 100 team members to improve multidisciplinary care coordination. Known for outstanding clinical supervision and a steadfast commitment to quality improvement, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
08.1999 - Current
- 24 hour accountability for 3 inpatient telemetry units with 60 med/surg level beds, 85 FTE's and 120 staff members (registered nurse, patient care associates and unit coordinators
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Assisted with budgeting process by forecasting staffing needs and supplies.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
07.1996 - 07.1999
- Provided education regarding disease processes and treatments to nurses, physicians, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Incorporated evidence-based nursing into practice environment.
- Mentored new employees through orientation programs.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores.
- Performed physical assessments on patients as needed.
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
Staff Nurse
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
09.1994 - 06.1996
- Utilizing the nursing process, provided safe, quality care to patients with a wide variety of surgical needs
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
Boston, MA06-1994
Skills
- Department management
- Performance improvement
- Clinical supervision
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Staff supervision
- Staff leadership
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Accomplishments
- Edward and Doris Fleischman Bernays award for outstanding clinical care of patients and their families
- Mount Auburn Hospital Medical Staff Award
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Mount Auburn Hospital
08.1999 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Mount Auburn Hospital
07.1996 - 07.1999
Staff Nurse
Mount Auburn Hospital
09.1994 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University