Kelly Winter Pate
Abilene
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 26+ years of Acute Hospital Experience, including 3 years travel nursing experience, with specialized ED and ICU care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Select Staffing
Dallas, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records for accurate tracking and reporting.
- Streamlined patient discharge processes, enhancing efficiency and improving patient satisfaction rates.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Chief Nursing Officer
North Runnels Hospital District
Winters, TX
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Directed nursing staff to enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical outcomes across departments.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop strategic initiatives for hospital growth.
- Evaluated and optimized staffing models to ensure quality patient care and resource allocation.
- Led performance improvement projects, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Supervised staff of 20 registered nurses, 12 licensed practical nurses and 6 certified nursing assistants.
- Recruited new professional staff members and implemented comprehensive training programs.
Administrative Supervisor
Hendricks Medical Center
Abilene, TX
08.1999 - 12.2021
- Supervised administrative staff, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Streamlined operational workflows, enhancing efficiency in patient scheduling and resource allocation.
- Developed training programs for new hires, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Implemented performance metrics to monitor administrative processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated communication between departments, facilitating collaboration on patient care strategies.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion by maintaining confidentiality in accordance with company guidelines.
- Provided support during periods of high workload by stepping in to assist with various administrative tasks as needed.
- Streamlined administrative processes by implementing new organizational systems, increasing efficiency and productivity.
- Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement, or address productivity concerns.
- Collaborated closely with other department managers to identify areas where administrative support could be improved or streamlined.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration
Schreiner University
Kerrville05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX12-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cisco Junior College
Cisco08-2004
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Cisco Junior College
Cisco08-1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Staff supervision
- Emergency care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Select Staffing
03.2023 - Current
Chief Nursing Officer
North Runnels Hospital District
07.2021 - 03.2023
Administrative Supervisor
Hendricks Medical Center
08.1999 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Business Administration
Schreiner University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Schreiner University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cisco Junior College
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Cisco Junior College