Kathy Virone

Passionate and detail-oriented leader with progressive experience in leadership roles. Skilled in team building and developing strong leaders, dedicated to providing exceptional service to both staff and patients. Well-prepared to excel in a pivotal healthcare leadership position, with a proven track record of enhancing patient care through strategic planning and effective team management. Strength lies in fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to the constantly evolving healthcare landscape. Brings expertise in clinical operations and regulatory compliance, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety are maintained.

• Certified Nurse Executive-Advanced, ANCC, 2018-Present
• Critical Care Nurse Certification (CCRN), AACN, 2006-Present
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), National League of Nursing, 2014-2020

• Stable
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• 2022, Essentials of Infection Control and Prevention
• 2022, Rural Trauma Team Development Course
• 2019, Essentials of Infection Control and Prevention
• 2018, Critical Access Hospital Quality Improvement Workshop
• 2018, Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC)
• 2017, Trauma Program Manager Course
• 2017, Rural Trauma Team Development Course
• 2015, APEX Stroke Training
• 2013, Meditech EMR Super User Training
• 2011, Lean Process Improvement
• 2010, Facilitative Leadership

• American Organization for Nursing Leadership, 2017-Present
• Society for Trauma Nurses, 2018-2020
• American Nurse’s Association (ANA), 2017-Present
• Texas Nurse’s Association (TNA), 2017-Present
• Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), 2012-Present
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), 2006-Present

• Quality Oversight Committee, 2016-Present
• Care Coordination Committee, 2016-Present
• ED/Trauma Committee, 2016-Present
• Perinatal Committee, 2016-Present
• Surgical Services Committee, 2016-Present
• Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, 2016-Present
• Nurse Staffing Committee, 2016-Present
• Neonatal Subcommittee, 2017-Present
• Document Management Committee, 2017-Present
• Admissions Committee, Covenant School of Nursing (CSON), 2013-2014
• Curriculum Redesign Committee, CSON, 2012-2014
• Faculty Organization Committee, Chair, CSON, 2013-2014
• Faculty Organization Committee, Secretary, CSON, 2011-2013
• Faculty Organization Committee, CSON, 2009-2011
• Faculty Development Committee, CSON, 2009-2012
• Wellness Committee, Lubbock Christian University (LCU), 2007-2009
• Shared Governance Committee Chair, SICU, Covenant Health, 2006-2007
• Shared Governance Committee Member, SICU, Covenant Health, 2005-2007
• Accountability Council, SICU, Covenant Health, 2006-2007

• 2013-2014, West Texas AHEC (Health Education Center) Volunteer Instructor
• 2011-2013, Mentor/Preceptor for MSN Students
• 2012-2013, Ronald McDonald House Mobile Unit, Community Vaccination Clinic
• 2011-2012, Susan Komen Race for the Cure
• 2010-2014, Car Seat Community Check Point
• 2009-2015, American Heart Association BLS Instructor
• 2001-2005, American Red Cross First Aid Team Member
• 2001-2005, American Red Cross Disaster Team Member
• 2002-2005, American Red Cross First Aid Team Captain
• 1986-2011, Volunteer Summer Camp Nurse, Gander Brook Christian Camp
• 1986-2003, Nurse Recruiter for Gander Brook Christian Camp
• 1991-2001, Founder and President of Gander Brook Women’s Association

• The Art of Followership, Guest Lecturer for BSN Students at Lubbock Christian University, 2013-2015
• Lenburg’s COPA Model and Nursing Student Engagement: Application and Outcomes, Presented at LCU Centers for Excellence Brown Bag Research, 11/01/12
• Lenburg’s COPA Model Based Grading Rubrics: Impact on Nursing Student’s Clinical Engagement and Competency, Abstract and Research Poster Presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress in Brisbane, Australia, 07/01/12
• Effectiveness of Lenburg's COPA Model in Increasing Nursing Student Engagement and Clinical Competency: A Case Report, Presented at LCU Centers for Excellence Brown Bag Research, 03/01/12
• Teenage Depression or Adolescent Angst?, Research Presented to Lubbock Christian High School Faculty and Staff, 04/01/09
• What Are the Beliefs of LCU Students Regarding Antibiotics?, Poster Presentation on Research Project at Lubbock Christian University’s Scholars Colloquium, 04/01/08
• First Aid for Campers and Students, Presented to Counselors and Resident Assistants at Lubbock Christian University, 2007-2010

CCRN

NEA-BC

HACP-CMS