Kathy Glover
Bluefield
Summary
Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital
Bluefield
08.2019 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions to determine urgent care needs.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Trained new staff on nursing protocols for emergency room operations to ensure adherence to best practices.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of .
- Facilitated effective communication among healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive care and understanding.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management.
- Trained new staff on nursing protocols for emergency room operations to ensure adherence to best practices.
Infection Control Nurse
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Bluefield
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Identified trends for hospital infections, interpreting surveillance data to develop risk reduction strategies.
- Assisted in outbreak investigations and containment strategies.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify any areas of risk or non-compliance with infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to address infection-related concerns.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to patient safety.
- Maintained accurate records of infection incidents and interventions.
Obstetrics Department Director
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Bluefield
09.2010 - 01.2019
- Oversaw departmental operations for Labor&Delivery, Level 1 Nursery and Mother Baby Postpartum to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
- Developed policies that adhered to healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with medical staff to enhance service quality and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted staff training sessions to improve team performance and compliance.
- Created and implemented strategies to ensure smooth workflow of department operations.
- Monitored and reported on departmental performance metrics, adjusting strategies as necessary.
- Implemented corrective actions based on audit results or customer feedback.
- Conducted performance reviews for staff members and provided feedback for improvement.
Department Director Pediatric/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Bluefield
07.1997 - 09.2010
- Directed departmental operations to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance healthcare services and improve patient outcomes.
- Implemented performance improvement initiatives to elevate service quality and efficiency.
- Analyzed departmental data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient utilization of resources and personnel.
- Developed and implemented department performance guidelines, work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Scheduled employees, set assignments, and observed performance to maximize productivity and achieve demanding objectives.
- Prepared presentations regarding departmental initiatives for executive review.
- Analyzed existing processes within the department and identified areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV 08.1986 - 06.1988
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV 08.1980 - 05.1982
Harrisville High School
Harrisville, NYSkills
- Patient assessment
- Triage management
- Emergency protocol
- Quality improvement
- Performance evaluation
- Trauma care
- Patient safety
- Task prioritization
- Decision making
- Customer Service
- Patient education
- Effective Communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Infection Control Nurse
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 08.2019
Obstetrics Department Director
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
09.2010 - 01.2019
Department Director Pediatric/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
07.1997 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
08.1986 - 06.1988
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
08.1980 - 05.1982
Harrisville High School