Kathy Smith-Brown

Accomplished and driven healthcare professional with experience of over nineteen years of managing the day-to-day operations of the nursing departments within educational and clinical practice areas. My areas of expertise include formulating and implementing departmental policies, developing curricula for nursing students, ensuring the provision of appropriate teaching and training, evaluating students’ performance and leadership, and devising strategies to ensure the smooth execution of departmental operations.

Professional with substantial experience in nursing leadership, bringing strong emphasis on patient care, staff development, and operational efficiency. Adept at fostering collaborative team environments and adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Proficient in clinical management, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning, ensuring optimal outcomes and high standards. Known for exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering reliability.

• Minnesota Association Colleges of Nursing – State Grassroots Liaison
• Boys and Girls Club
• Treasurer (TADDPNP)
• Block Captain Neighborhood Watch
• Feed My Starving Children

• Registered Nursing License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/ACLS, TNCC, PALS
• CHEP

• Well-versed in managing operations of the Nursing department, developing goals and objectives, and planning measures to achieve them.
• Adept at observing, identifying, and implementing changes to improve efficiency.
• Dynamic, dedicated, and determined, proven to deliver results.
• Ability to focus on strategic goals while satisfying the client's and the organization's tactical needs.
• Coach, manage, and motivate the team and peers to improve with constant feedback, suggestions, and collaboration.

• Hospital Supervisor/STAT RN, 2021-01-01, 2024-01-01, Oversaw the day-to-day operations of a hospital or healthcare facility., Ensure all personnel perform effectively and efficiently and mediate between employees and leadership if issues arise., Provide oversight for several departments, from nursing to accounting., Overall responsibility is to ensure the smooth operation of the facility., Managing budgets and staff schedules to ensure efficiency and cost., Supervising and training staff, including nurses, nursing assistants, and other healthcare professionals., Ensuring all hospital policies and procedures are followed, including infection control and safety measures., Coordinating with other departments to ensure patients receive high-quality and safe care., Conduct regular employee evaluations., Evaluating patient satisfaction with the quality-of-care nurses and other healthcare personnel provided., Developing training programs for staff based on educational needs.
• Campus Director of Nursing, West Coast University, TX, 2018-01-01, 2021-01-01, Responsible for overseeing academic issues, implementing educational programs, allocating resources, monitoring expenses, evaluating academic performance, developing and directing plans of care that comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of care delivery., Effectively plan, organize, direct, and implement an inclusive center-wide nursing program., Adroitly manage planning and implementation of comprehensive pre- and post-licensure nursing programs., Plan, address, and control activities concerned with the program’s curriculum, instruction, facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials., Oversee new student orientation process and individual academic counseling sessions as needed., Ensure the program’s yearly average pass rate on the NCLEX licensure examination does not fall below the state’s average pass rate and meets the program’s established annual pass rate goal., Provide leadership in planning, developing, and actively participating on the program Advisory Board, providing reports and information as needed., Hold periodic faculty meetings to provide for subject matter correlation and curriculum evaluation and to coordinate activities of full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty.
• ATI Live Reviewer (Part-time), Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI), MN, 2018-01-01, 2019-01-01, Held accountable for conducting and guiding NCLEX readiness in graduating practical nurses at various academic institutions., Ensured provision of appropriate guidance and training on various disease management, preventive healthcare, and medication management to nursing students., Conduct training sessions with the nursing students and educate them on critical thinking, clinical reasoning, care prioritization, and test-taking strategies., Research and provide consultation to faculty on curriculum design, utilization of the ATI product suite, and strategies for positive student outcomes.
• Nursing Department Chair, Herzing University, Minneapolis, MN, 2014-01-01, 2017-01-01, Responsible for reporting to doctors and managers, monitoring team performance, allocating resources, assigning nurses to patients, handling records, training personnel, and scheduling shifts., Increased NCLEX pass rates from 64% to 80% in one year, with an ongoing increase to a two-year 100% passing rate., Participated in institute committees, staff development initiatives, and performance appraisals., Created a high standard of care and continually contributed to updating employee policies and medical procedures., Conducted regular medical records reviews and audits to ensure quality measures were followed and maintained., Initiated ongoing forums for faculty recognition and achieved an 80% retention rate., Broadened the scope of educational program offerings from one track into nursing to include a Licensed Practical Nurse pathway, increasing student admission by 10%., Drafted and finalized extensive self-study report with required supporting evidence for national accreditation and achieved 10-year Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) without concerns or recommendations.
• Nursing Administrative Supervisor, Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, MN, 2011-01-01, 2013-01-01, Responsible for recruiting staff, budgeting, implementing customer service standards, ensuring high patient care, maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and managing inventories., Administered medications, wound and incision care, and other personalized interventions., Directed and supervised care delivered by other healthcare personnel like LVNs and CNAs., Communicated with patients, families, nurses, and physicians to ensure safe patient care., Ensured to utilize both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment to attain the goal of the healthcare facility., Adroitly handled a caseload of agency nurses of carrying capabilities, considering education level, socioeconomic status, and cultural differences., Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Nursing Faculty/Dean of Nursing, Rasmussen College, Brooklyn Park, MN, 2009-01-01, 2012-01-01, Accountable for overseeing the fiscal management of the faculty, community interaction, promoting the organization, supervising employees/students, mentoring new teachers, and monitoring student attendance., Conducted research on individuals, alums, foundations, and corporations for development appointments., Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems., Designed curricula that supported context-based nursing practice needs and reflected current trends, with a 15% increase in completion rates., Reviewed and approved contracts for faculty and clinical sites for nursing students., Participated in marketing strategy meetings and decision-making that positively affected the organization's overall functioning., Managed budgetary responsibilities and fiscal reports for the nursing department., Increased NCLEX pass rates from 72% to 93% in one year., National system leads for ATI curriculum integration throughout the nursing programs at various sites., Demonstrated effective and efficient human and financial resource management, with a faculty retention rate of 85%.
• Case Manager, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Eagan, MN, 2008-01-01, 2009-01-01
• Emergency Room Nurse, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2006-01-01, 2010-01-01
• Emergency Room Nurse/Charge Nurse, Laurel Regional Hospital, Laurel, Maryland, 2005-01-01, 2006-01-01
• Certified Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant, United States Army/Medical Specialist, 1993-01-01, 2003-01-01

• Case Manager, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Eagan, MN, 2008-01-01, 2009-01-01
• Emergency Room Nurse, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2006-01-01, 2010-01-01
• Emergency Room Nurse/Charge Nurse, Laurel Regional Hospital, Laurel, Maryland, 2005-01-01, 2006-01-01
• Certified Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant, United States Army/Medical Specialist, 1993-01-01, 2003-01-01