Kathy McAlpine
Soldotna
Summary
Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Organized Nurse Manager dedicated to maintaining high-performance and quality-driven healthcare units. Well-versed in evaluating staff performance, conducting education programs, and developing departmental budgets. Strong communicator and tactical planner with top skills in problem-solving and conflict management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Member, Academic Policy Committee
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Soldotna
09.2023 - Current
- This committee oversees accountability for academics, curriculum, legal compliance, finances, and operations.
- Contributed to policy development to enhance educational standards and student success.
- Managed budgeting issues while ensuring compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
- Focused on academic oversight to support effective learning in a charter school environment.
Office Manager
Peninsula Pediatric Dentistry
Soldotna
01.2014 - Current
- Manage and supervise staff at the only pediatric dentistry office on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality patient care.
- Provide comprehensive training on emergency cart procedures, OSHA compliance, and HIPAA regulations to maintain safety and regulatory standards.
- Order medications and review employee health records to support office functionality and staff well-being.
- Handle after-hours emergency calls for the past 12 years, delivering prompt triage and coordination for urgent pediatric dental needs.
Member and Volunteer Leader
MOMCo (Mothers of All Ages Community Organization)
Soldotna
10.2012 - Current
- Engage in a faith-based support group for mothers, fostering community and mutual encouragement.
- Serve as Event Coordinator and Table Leader for the past 10 years, organizing gatherings and facilitating group activities to build connections among members.
Active Member
100 Women Who Care
Kenai Peninsula
- Current
- Participate in quarterly meetings where 100 community women review pitches from local nonprofits and vote to award funding of up to $10,000 per session, supporting vital community programs.
Board Member
Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska
Soldotna
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Contributed to board efforts enhancing community health initiatives; resigned to prioritize family obligations stemming from child's autism diagnosis and therapies.
Nursing Supervisor, Outpatient Clinics
Central Peninsula Hospital
Soldotna
08.2010 - 12.2013
- Supervised nursing and support staff across family practice, neurology, and pediatrics clinics, optimizing workflow and patient care delivery.
- Developed and delivered training programs for medical assistants, enhancing clinical skills and team performance.
- Filled in at various clinic locations as needed, demonstrating adaptability and ensuring continuity of care during staffing shortages.
Nursing Supervisor
Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska
Soldotna
- 08.2010
- Supervised staff in implementing a comprehensive immunization program, collaborating with local public health nurses to improve community vaccination rates.
- Served on the Violence in the Workplace Committee, contributing to policy development and safety protocols.
- Maintained employee health records and conducted OSHA and HIPAA training for new hires and annually for all staff.
- Acted as Super User for eClinicalWorks electronic health records system, supporting administrative team with implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Attended interdisciplinary meetings to align nursing practices with organizational goals and enhance collaborative care.
- Federally Qualified Health Center
Education
RN to MSN -
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL02.2026
LPN to RN -
Excelsior College
New York10.2010
Skills
- Clinical supervision and staff training
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency response and triage
- Electronic health records management
- Immunization program oversight
- Employee health record maintenance
- Community collaboration
- Leadership skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Alaska Board of Nursing, Active
- Coronal Polishing Certificate, Alaska Dental Board, Active
Community Service
- Active Member, 100 Women Who Care, Kenai Peninsula, AK, Ongoing, Participate in quarterly meetings where 100 community women review pitches from local nonprofits and vote to award funding of up to $10,000 per session, supporting vital community programs.
- Member and Volunteer Leader, MOMCo (Mothers of All Ages Community Organization), Soldotna, AK, 10/01/12, Present, Engage in a faith-based support group for mothers, fostering community and mutual encouragement., Serve as Event Coordinator and Table Leader for the past 10 years, organizing gatherings and facilitating group activities to build connections among members.
Board Service
- Board Member, Academic Policy Committee, Soldotna Montessori Charter School, Soldotna, AK, Fall 2023, Present, Contribute to policy development and academic oversight, focusing on educational standards and student success in a charter school environment.
- Board Member, Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska, Soldotna, AK, 01/01/16, 12/31/16, Served on the board to support community health initiatives; stepped down to prioritize family needs related to a child's autism diagnosis and therapies.
Accomplishments
Employee of the year - Peninsula Community Health Centers of Alaska, 2006
Professional Affiliation's
- American Nurses Association
- Alaska Nurses Association
Timeline
Board Member, Academic Policy Committee
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
09.2023 - Current
Board Member
Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska
01.2016 - 12.2016
Office Manager
Peninsula Pediatric Dentistry
01.2014 - Current
Member and Volunteer Leader
MOMCo (Mothers of All Ages Community Organization)
10.2012 - Current
Nursing Supervisor, Outpatient Clinics
Central Peninsula Hospital
08.2010 - 12.2013
Active Member
100 Women Who Care
- Current
Nursing Supervisor
Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska
- 08.2010
RN to MSN -
Chamberlain University
LPN to RN -
Excelsior College