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Katie Brown

Spring Lake

Summary

Dynamic nurse leader, adept in staff supervision and patient management. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and compassion, with a proven track record in leading quality improvement initiatives. Excels in fostering interdisciplinary team coordination and meeting strategic goals, enhancing care standards across multiple organizations. Committed to achieving operational excellence and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Extended Care RN

Faith Hospice
06.2023 - Current
  • Delivered compassionate care by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, enhancing patient comfort and trust.
  • Implemented care strategies in line with interdisciplinary plans, ensuring seamless patient transitions and improved care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to refine patient care plans, fostering holistic health improvements and team cohesion.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.

Director of Nursing

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
06.2022 - Current

· Collaborate with senior leaders to align with strategic goals and enhance service quality.

· Develop and implement goals, ensuring staff accountability for strategy and budget execution.

· Work with the Quality Department to initiate effective quality improvement measures.

· Spearheaded innovative nursing protocols, fostering a culture of excellence and substantially improving patient care.

· Orchestrated cross-departmental initiatives to enhance service delivery, resulting in marked gains in patient satisfaction.

· Optimized resource allocation to streamline operations, leading to noticeable reductions in operational inefficiencies.

· Maintained rigorous compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring high standards and reducing risk of non-compliance.

· Introduced a data-driven staffing model, optimizing workforce efficiency and achieving measurable improvements in patient care.

· Led interdisciplinary teams to synchronize care protocols, elevating treatment consistency and patient outcomes.

Clinical Adjunct Instructor

Ferris State University
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Guide clinical operations and student training, ensuring top-tier patient care and educational quality.
  • Facilitate hands-on learning, fostering skill development and professional growth in a clinical setting.
  • Collaborate with students and colleagues, enhancing educational programs and clinical procedures.
  • Oversee patient care activities, maintaining high standards and effective clinical outcomes.
  • Supported successful transitions from classroom learning to real-world practice environments by closely supervising students during clinical rotations.

On-Call RN Case Manager

Hospice of Holland
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provide after-hours support by assessing patients' care needs, including physical, emotional, and spiritual
  • Assist patients and family members with concern and compassion
  • Assume case management responsibility and provide direct care as outlined in the interdisciplinary plan of care

Clinical Services Manager

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Manage and supervise Nursing team, ensuring quality and patient satisfaction around the clock.
  • Oversee department operations, achieving measurable improvements in productivity and care.
  • Set and track goals to drive departmental progress and success.
  • Communicate policies and expectations clearly, providing necessary staff training.
  • Recruit and train staff to align with Hospital and Residential Services care models.
  • Enhanced departmental efficiency by initiating process improvements, resulting in marked gains in patient care quality.
  • Evaluated patient feedback to identify service gaps, implementing solutions that boosted patient satisfaction significantly.

Infection Preventionist

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Coordinate infection control programs, ensuring compliance with public health standards.
  • Develop and maintain reporting systems for hospital infections and communicable diseases.
  • Analyze infection trends using epidemiologic principles to design prevention strategies.
  • Evaluate and modify annual Infection Control Plan for improved effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Risk Management to enhance infection prevention measures.

Director of Nursing

HealthBridge Post-Acute Rehabilitation
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Direct nursing services, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Coordinate staff scheduling and onboarding efficiently.
  • Assess performance of nursing and support staff regularly.
  • Foster strong relations with healthcare partners.
  • Oversee patient care with interdisciplinary team collaboration.
  • Streamlined patient care protocols, resulting in substantial improvements in treatment efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Fostered strong community partnerships, enhancing healthcare collaboration and enriching patient support networks.

Director of Nursing

Laurels of Sandy Creek
08.2016 - 11.2019
  • Lead daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Coordinate and mentor nursing staff, fostering professional development.
  • Strengthen vendor and interdisciplinary team relations for seamless care.
  • Collaborate with medical team to enhance patient outcomes, reducing rehospitalizations.
  • Review admissions with team, optimizing patient intake processes.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Laurels of Hudsonville
11.2015 - 08.2016
  • Guide daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
  • Coordinate infection control, achieving consistent reporting and trend analysis.
  • Develop and schedule educational programs, enhancing staff competency.
  • Manage scheduling for 70 staff, maintaining state compliance.
  • Oversee wound care, ensuring protocol adherence and patient safety.

Skilled Nursing Unit Manager, RN

Laurels of Hudsonville
01.2015 - 11.2015
  • Coordinate with departments to aid patient recovery; enhance care quality through audits.
  • Ensure nursing compliance with policies; optimize documentation accuracy.
  • Lead staff training on EMAR/ETAR; boost operational efficiency.
  • Develop restorative programs; improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Manage staffing; ensure optimal resource allocation and patient care.

LPN Charge Nurse

Laurels of Hudsonville
10.2012 - 01.2015

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
05.2020

RN, ADN -

Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI
05.2015

B.S - Earth Science

Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
01.2004

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Logical evaluation
  • Time management
  • Flexible problem-solving
  • Process Improvements
  • Employee Coaching
  • Budget Planning
  • Quality Initiatives
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Policy Developments
  • Regulatory Compliance

Timeline

Extended Care RN

Faith Hospice
06.2023 - Current

Clinical Adjunct Instructor

Ferris State University
01.2023 - 01.2024

Director of Nursing

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
06.2022 - Current

Clinical Services Manager

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
08.2021 - 06.2022

On-Call RN Case Manager

Hospice of Holland
03.2021 - 07.2022

Infection Preventionist

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
02.2021 - 06.2022

Director of Nursing

HealthBridge Post-Acute Rehabilitation
11.2019 - 02.2021

Director of Nursing

Laurels of Sandy Creek
08.2016 - 11.2019

Assistant Director of Nursing

Laurels of Hudsonville
11.2015 - 08.2016

Skilled Nursing Unit Manager, RN

Laurels of Hudsonville
01.2015 - 11.2015

LPN Charge Nurse

Laurels of Hudsonville
10.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ferris State University

RN, ADN -

Lake Michigan College

B.S - Earth Science

Central Michigan University

Master of Science - Nursing

Ferris State University
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