Katie Carruth
Leander,TX
Summary
Driven, hardworking, and compassionate Nurse Leader with a background in an acute care hospital setting, as well as integrative and functional medicine. Highly specialized in operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong rapport to drive outcome goals
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Manager
Lavalle Performance Health
Cedar Park, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily clinic operations, including patient scheduling, staff management, and facility maintenance
- Monitor and analyze wellness program outcomes to measure effectiveness
- Implemented operational improvements and scheduling efficiencies, resulting in a 75% increase in the number of patients seen per provider per day.
- Develop and implement clinic policies and procedures to improve efficiency and patient satisfaction
- Monitor financial performance, including budgeting, billing, and inventory management
- Utilize medical management systems to track participant progress and outcomes
- Manage a team of healthcare professionals, including training and performance evaluations
Neurodiagnostic Program Coordinator; Interim Manager
Dell Seton Medical Center
Austin, TX
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed direct reports, timecard management, productivity, schedules, quarterly check-ins, and professional development
- Managed daily operations for the Neurodiagnostic program across 5 hospitals in the Austin area.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Assisted in achieving the highest level of accreditation for EEG across 5 hospitals
- Surgical coordinator for the Epilepsy team
- Multidisciplinary coordination of tests, procedures, and evaluations for surgical candidates
Registered Nurse, BSN
University Medical Center at Brackenridge/ Dell Seton Medical Center
Austin, TX
02.2009 - 01.2022
- Efficient, dedicated, and detail-oriented team manager
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Assisted in leading and implementing COVID protocols and processes for Dell Seton Medical Center
- Achieving excellent outcomes in patient management and standardization
- Created evidence-based policies and procedures by collecting data, performing audits, and analyzing results
- Sound ethical and independent decision-making ability
- Specialized in complex and chronic care management
- Charge nurse for a 30-bed unit at a Level 1 Trauma hospital
Education
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Austin, TX02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin Baylor
Belton, TX12.2008
Skills
- People Management
- Leadership
- Verbal Communication
- Integrity
- Program Management
- Proactive Mindset
- Self-Starter
- Team Building
- KPI tracking
- Decision-making
- Time management
Timeline
Wellness Manager
Lavalle Performance Health
07.2024 - Current
Neurodiagnostic Program Coordinator; Interim Manager
Dell Seton Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, BSN
University Medical Center at Brackenridge/ Dell Seton Medical Center
02.2009 - 01.2022
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin Baylor