Kenneth Kullmann BSN, MBA-HCA, RN
West Bend
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive clinical expertise at Aurora Health Care, excelling in patient safety and quality assurance. Proven track record in enhancing patient experiences and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at delivering constructive feedback and mentoring staff, driving continuous improvement in care delivery and operational efficiency. Seasoned in managing capacity challenges and optimizing workflows in an acute-care environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Concordia University Wisconsin
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluated student performance through ongoing assessment, providing constructive feedback and promoting academic growth.
- Facilitated skill development through hands-on clinical training, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical application.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while promoting patient safety and quality care delivery.
Patient Care Manager Cardiac/Neuro and Observation
Aurora Health Care
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Tier 1 Nursing Leader with high employee engagement
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce departmental costs while maintaining high standards of care.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve overall patient experience, leading to increased satisfaction scores and positive reviews.
- Developed strong interdisciplinary team collaboration, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring seamless coordination between all members of the care team.
- Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering effective communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.
Patient Care Manager CMS2/CCU/Cardiac Services/RT
Aurora Health Care
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce departmental costs while maintaining high standards of care.
- Developed strong interdisciplinary team collaboration, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring seamless coordination between all members of the care team.
- Actively involved in the oversight of a hospital move to new facility. Actively worked to construct new work flows to optimize patient capacity and outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering effective communication, teamwork, and employee engagement. Tier 1 Nursing Leader.
Patient Care Manager Resource
Aurora Health Care
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided resource for new Patient Care Managers.
- Worked with Quality Department to prepare for Joint Commission for Healthcare Accreditation for upcoming full-site survey. Included frequent quality rounds on units with new nursing leaders to ensure JC compliance.
Patient Care Manager Cardiac/Neuro and PCU
Aurora Health Care
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce departmental costs while maintaining high standards of care.
- Developed strong interdisciplinary team collaboration, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring seamless coordination between all members of the care team.
- Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process with the thoracic surgical population
Nursing Supervisor
Aurora Health Care
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Responsible for patient placement and flow for a 132-bed facility each shift.
- Placement of Ultrasound-guided IVs on inpatient units and the Emergency Department
Registered Nurse ICU
Aurora Health Care
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Lead trainer for NxStage Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, providing emotional support while addressing medical concerns.
ACLS Coordinator
Froedtert Health
06.2010 - 11.2012
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Coordinated 24 classes/year to ensure all 32 instructors under my supervision received adequate teaching hours to maintain instructor certification.
- Lead all ACLS classes in didactic learning for students
- Responsible for developing, implementing and teaching EKG interpretation curriculum for hospital staff
Registered Nurse ICU
Froedtert Health
08.2008 - 11.2012
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients upon admission to the ICU, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Operated advanced life support equipment proficiently during emergencies, stabilizing critically ill patients swiftly when necessary.
- Trained and cared for patients post-open heart procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement.
Travel RN ICU
Travel Resource
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
Registered Nurse ICU
Aurora Health Care
12.2005 - 09.2007
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients upon admission to the ICU, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
Education
MBA - Health Care Administration
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI03-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI12-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland12-2005
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Clinical expertise
- Healthcare regulations
- Motivational techniques
- Clinical supervision
- Feedback delivery
- Teaching proficiency
- Patient safety
- Quality assurance
- Progress monitoring
- Patient care oversight
- Maintaining patient safety standards
- Managing mid-size hospital capacity challenges
Certification
- ACLS Certification (expires 5/2025)
- BLS Certification (expires 5/2025)
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) Certification (2017-2023, lapsed due to eligibility requirements to maintain certification)
- RN multi-state license #152886-30
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Concordia University Wisconsin
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Manager Cardiac/Neuro and Observation
Aurora Health Care
05.2023 - 03.2024
Patient Care Manager CMS2/CCU/Cardiac Services/RT
Aurora Health Care
03.2021 - 12.2022
Patient Care Manager Resource
Aurora Health Care
05.2019 - 03.2021
Patient Care Manager Cardiac/Neuro and PCU
Aurora Health Care
05.2016 - 05.2019
Nursing Supervisor
Aurora Health Care
05.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse ICU
Aurora Health Care
11.2012 - 05.2015
ACLS Coordinator
Froedtert Health
06.2010 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse ICU
Froedtert Health
08.2008 - 11.2012
Travel RN ICU
Travel Resource
09.2007 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse ICU
Aurora Health Care
12.2005 - 09.2007
MBA - Health Care Administration
Concordia University Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University Wisconsin
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeshore Technical College
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