Kerrie Walsh
Sparks,MD
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, excelling in patient safety and accreditation. Proven track record in process improvements and multidisciplinary collaboration, enhancing team efficiency. Skilled in critical thinking and problem identification, driving compliance and fostering high-performing teams to achieve strategic goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Patient Safety & Accreditation
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
08.2020 - Current
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and achieve organizational goals.
- Developed training programs to mentor staff on best practices and safety protocols.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated project timelines and resources to ensure successful completion of key objectives.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and solutions collaboratively.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders to support project alignment and resource allocation.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Clinical Unit Coordinator
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
03.2012 - 03.2018
Safety & Accreditation Specialist
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Evaluated accreditation standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to gather documentation for accreditation processes.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for accreditation reviews.
- Coordinated training sessions on accreditation policies and procedures for staff members.
- Reviewed and updated internal policies to align with changing accreditation standards.
- Conducted audits of departmental practices to ensure adherence to quality measures.
- Mentored new staff on best practices for maintaining accreditation readiness and documentation integrity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop action plans for addressing areas of non-compliance identified during internal or external reviews.
- Supported senior leadership in decision-making related to accreditation matters, offering data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Reviewed accreditation standards and evaluated compliance, identified challenges and proposed solutions.
- Influenced positive change by identifying gaps in current practices and proposing actionable solutions aimed at increasing overall compliance levels while minimizing potential risks associated with non-compliance scenarios.
Registered Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
Towson, MD
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, providing critical support and intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MDAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
Essex05.2009
Bachelor Of Arts - English
Western Maryland College
Westminster05.1997
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Process improvements
- Emergency response support
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Patient safety
- Problem identification
Certification
Certification of Professional Healthcare Risk Management
Timeline
Manager, Patient Safety & Accreditation
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
08.2020 - Current
Safety & Accreditation Specialist
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
03.2018 - 08.2020
Clinical Unit Coordinator
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
03.2012 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
06.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Stevenson University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
Bachelor Of Arts - English
Western Maryland College