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KATHRYN VARDZEL

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Motivated professional who is goal-oriented both through individual contribution and a team setting in focusing on policies, growth, and exceeding standards with both outside and inside perspective. Skilled in strong clinical judgment, high level of autonomy, project management, development and obtaining successful outcomes. Looking to exceed personal and team goals and continuously over perform in whatever I do.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Quality Specialist

WakeMed Raleigh Campus
04.2023 - Current
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines across service lines.
  • Regional Administrator that collaborates with Medical Directors, Service Line Directors, and other providers to improve quality assessment and improvement

Travel Emergency Room Registered Charge Nurse

WakeMed Center
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Promoted to Charge Nurse after 6 months
  • Customer facing- working in Triage having to calm and respond first to patients coming into the hospital
  • Handled emergency situations with speed, expertise and a level-headed approach to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
  • Ability to adapt and adjust to situations out of control and improve quality of situation with successful results.

Emergency Department Patient Flow Coordinator

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
05.2020 - 12.2021
  • Established a strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees and stakeholders
  • Facilitated communication between patients, medical and administrative staff, and regulatory agencies.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
11.2018 - 12.2021
  • Top 10 United States Children's Hospital- coordinated a high-volume Level one Trauma Center Emergency Department with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care
  • Leader of Education committee and mentor for new and current employees
  • Charge nurse and Trauma Responder.

Sales Consultant

Helomics Corporation
10.2018 - 12.2020
  • Set up and attended 10+ meetings quarterly with Oncologist prospects
  • Updated and Educated Company on policies, clinical guidelines and procedures
  • Gave a medical perspective internally and externally to help drive sales
  • Work with oncologist building and nurturing relationships of clients and prospects (client relations)
  • Developed relationships and trust with medical personnel to identify new partners and untapped opportunities.

Education

Master of Science in Administration And Leadership -

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2022

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
05.2018

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of Pennsylvania, 08/01/21 - Present
  • Registered Nurse, State of North Carolina, 12/01/21 - Present
  • ED Preceptor Educator and Mentor, 04/20 - Present
  • CPR certified with American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, 02/01/22 - 02/01/24
  • American Heart Association PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), 06/01/22 - 06/01/24
  • Trauma Nurse Certification - UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 09/01/19 - Present
  • Emergency Nurse Course-UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 09/01/19 - Present
  • Trauma Mannitol Verse Hypertonic Saline Presentation, 07/01/21

Certifications

  • Registered Nurse, State of Pennsylvania - August 2021 to Present
  • Registered Nurse, State of North Carolina December 2021 to present
  • ED Preceptor Educator and Mentor - 04/20- 12/20
  • CPR certified with American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers- 02/2022 to 02/2024
  • American Heart Association PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) -06/2022 to 06/2024
  • Trauma Nurse Certification – UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh -09/2019 to Present
  • Emergency Nurse Course-UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh - 09/2019 to Present
  • Trauma Mannitol Verse Hypertonic Saline Presentation 07/21

Timeline

Clinical Quality Specialist

WakeMed Raleigh Campus
04.2023 - Current

Travel Emergency Room Registered Charge Nurse

WakeMed Center
12.2021 - 12.2022

Emergency Department Patient Flow Coordinator

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
05.2020 - 12.2021

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
11.2018 - 12.2021

Sales Consultant

Helomics Corporation
10.2018 - 12.2020

Master of Science in Administration And Leadership -

Capella University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of South Carolina - Columbia

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