Kerry Patchin
Guthrie Center,IA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Salem Lutheran Homes, excelling in clinical leadership and nursing management. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care and staff development. Skilled in budget planning and ethical practice, I thrive on driving process improvements and fostering professional growth within healthcare teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing Service
Salem Lutheran Homes
07.2024 - Current
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for high-quality care delivery.
- Enhanced staff retention and job satisfaction through comprehensive training programs and supportive leadership.
- Championed the use of technology in daily operations, leading to improved documentation accuracy and streamlined workflows.
- Established effective communication channels between nursing staff and other departments, improving overall hospital functionality.
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce patient wait times and increase throughput.
- Optimized nurse scheduling processes to ensure adequate staffing levels without compromising on quality of care or employee wellbeing.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Program Coordinator Health Sciences
Western Iowa Tech Community College
01.2017 - 06.2024
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success for the health science programs.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations, which included background checks and health screenings for students across the health science programs.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Implemented evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
- Championed program improvement initiatives based on stakeholder feedback, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence and inclusiveness.
- Cultivated a collaborative work culture by encouraging open communication channels among team members which led increased job satisfaction rates amongst employees.
- Prepared nursing clinical schedules for nursing 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- Schedule and verified the accuracy of the nursing schedules to ensure curriculum benchmarks were being met and in compliance with the IBON and ACEN program requirements.
- Supervised nursing adjunct instructors along with supervising the medical assistance and medical coding programs and faculty instructors in those programs.
- Co-chair for the WITCC Employee Wellness Program.
- Helped the associate dean of health sciences manage clinical contracts along with managing performance for IBON and ACEN accreditations.
RN-Staff Development
Good Samaritan Society
05.2008 - 01.2017
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
06.2000 - 06.2005
- Enhanced operational readiness by conducting comprehensive medical screenings and evaluations for service members.
- Increased unit cohesion by providing preventive medicine education, promoting health awareness among service members.
- Served as a liaison between Naval Medical Command leadership and frontline Marine Corps units, fostering clear communication and strong working relationships throughout joint operations.
- Delivered high-quality care under austere conditions during humanitarian relief missions, demonstrating adaptability and professionalism in diverse settings.
- Improved patient care by providing exceptional medical support to Fleet Marine Force personnel during training exercises and deployments.
- Contributed to mission planning by providing expert input on medical support requirements, logistical considerations, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Reduced medical evacuation timeframes through efficient coordination with air and ground assets during emergency situations.
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Supported medical staff in providing patient care in high-demand hospital environment.
- Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further analysis.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Lukes College of Nursing
Sioux City, IA05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Lukes College of Nursing
Sioux City, IA05.2008
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Nursing Management
- Patient Education
- Quality Improvement
- Quality Control
- Ethical Practice
- Staff Evaluation
- Professional Development
- Staff Development
- Budget Planning
- Long-Term Care
- Case Management
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Director of Nursing Service
Salem Lutheran Homes
07.2024 - Current
Program Coordinator Health Sciences
Western Iowa Tech Community College
01.2017 - 06.2024
RN-Staff Development
Good Samaritan Society
05.2008 - 01.2017
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
06.2000 - 06.2005
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Buena Vista University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Lukes College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Lukes College of Nursing
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