Katy Rounsaville
Oakland,CA
Summary
Transformational nurse leader with over 20 years of experience in enhancing safety, quality, and workflows within complex healthcare systems. Expertise in clinical workflow optimization and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Developed and implemented innovative educational programs that improved nurse onboarding and safety initiatives. Committed to quality improvement and patient safety, utilizing data-driven strategies to elevate care standards across multiple medical centers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Nurse Residency Program Coordinator
- Led onboarding and development for new graduate RNs across 21 Northern California medical centers.
- Designed and refined standardized educational curriculum in alignment with clinical and system objectives.
- Collaborated with leadership, preceptors, and frontline staff to ensure safe, high-quality practice transitions.
- Delivered individualized coaching and data-driven performance feedback utilizing qualitative and quantitative measures.
- Co-led regional workgroup to investigate AI-enhanced learning tools for new nurse onboarding.
Clinical Practice Consultant
The Permanente Medical Group
Oakland
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Directed clinical safety programs and improvement projects across 21 medical centers in Northern California.
- Led strategic fall prevention and radiology safety initiatives, optimizing workflows and reducing incidents.
- Served as the team lead for data analytics in Leapfrog Program, driving significant performance enhancements.
Quality Nurse Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Spearheaded patient safety reviews and coordinated root cause analyses for high-risk safety events across multiple medical centers.
- Chaired interdisciplinary committees focusing on risk management and medication safety initiatives.
- Facilitated survey readiness and real-time response strategies for Joint Commission and CDPH audits.
Transplant Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
09.2012 - 06.2021
- Managed longitudinal care for lung and BMT transplant patients across multiple states and facilities.
- Led project rollouts and system redesigns to enhance transplant documentation workflows.
- Facilitated collaboration among providers, hospitals, and support services to ensure continuity of care.
Oncology Research Coordinator
Valley Children’s Hospital
Madera, CA
11.2010 - 08.2012
- Established RN Research Coordinator role while supervising six research associates.
- Developed training programs for physicians, nurses, and laboratory personnel on oncology clinical trials.
- Authored protocols and patient education materials to ensure compliance and safety in trials.
Registered Nurse
Valley Children’s Hospital
Madera, CA
05.2005 - 11.2010
- Reviewed and updated hospital policies to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Served as preceptor for new nurses specializing in chemotherapy and procedural sedation.
- Trained nursing staff on best practices to enhance patient care quality.
Education
MBA - Heathcare Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
California State University
Fresno01.2005
Skills
- Patient safety initiatives
- Human-centered design
- Performance improvement strategies
- Root cause analysis
- Nurse education and training
- Patient safety initiatives
- Human-centered design
- Performance improvement strategies
- Root cause analysis
- Nurse education and training
Certification
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Feb 2023
- Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN), Feb 2019
- Certified Life Coach, Co-Active Training Institute, May 2016
- Basic Life Support (BLS), valid through Nov 2025
Affiliations
The primary purpose of the ACNL Quality, Safety, and Engagement (QSE) Committee is to
promote and improve healthcare quality, patient safety, and patient engagement through
education about and dissemination of best practices to ACNL members and nurse leaders across California.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
11.2023 - 05.2025
Clinical Practice Consultant
The Permanente Medical Group
05.2023 - 11.2023
Quality Nurse Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
06.2021 - 05.2023
Transplant Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
09.2012 - 06.2021
Oncology Research Coordinator
Valley Children’s Hospital
11.2010 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
Valley Children’s Hospital
05.2005 - 11.2010
MBA - Heathcare Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
California State University
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