Kevin Mead
Summary
A seasoned Pediatric Case Manager with talents for organization, process improvement, and team work. Dependable and well established leadership experience in both the commercial and nonprofit realms.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric RN Case Manager
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Published a Case Management "Laboratory Results Resource Guide" in collaboration with the Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Improved interdepartmental relationships by identifying gaps in care services and working with leadership to standardize Case Management responsibilities.
- Oriented new Case Management hires to the work responsibilities and standards.
- Nominated by Case Management leadership to participate in Vanderbilt's Nursing Executive Leadership Mentor Program; meeting monthly to establish action plan to obtain a leadership role within VUMC.
Co-Owner and Founding Partner
Nature Tails LLC
04.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Developed and authored company Policy and handbook
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
- Hired and Mentored employees to improve work performance, promoting professional development and growth within the company.
Pediatric Sedation and Procedure RN
The Children's Hospital At TriStar Centennial
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Assist with sedation for hematology/ oncology procedures and imaging in pediatric patients.
- Managed scheduling of patient procedures and imaging
- Acted as IV Therapy for the whole children's hospital.
- Assisted in developing process and procedures as this was a new department with two staff members.
- Collaborated with HemOnc research team to assist with drug trials.
Pediatric Emergency RN
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided emergency care in a 60+ bed Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Excelled at providing patient and family education and around disease processes.
- Assisted in maintaining quality control measures for procedures and equipment
- Precept and educate new team members to the Emergency Dept.
Coronary Intensive Care Unit RN
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed critically ill patient with compex medical needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Belmont University
Nashville, TN05.2016
Leadership Experience
- Board President - Community Spirit Inc. 501(c)(3) 2023-Present
Oversight of organizational finances
Maintain vision and mission of the organization.
Develop and enact long term goal planning.
Develop safety plans for a 4,000+ person event.
Oversight of staffing.
Develop policy and contracts.
Create meeting agendas.
Preside over Board Meetings.
- Board of Directors - Community Spirit Inc. 501(c)(3) 2019- Present
- Robertson County Historical Society 2018-Present
- Leadership Middle Tennessee Candidate
- Tennessee House of Representatives Candidate District 66
- Board of Directors- Art Walk Springfield 2017-2018
Timeline
Pediatric RN Case Manager
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Co-Owner and Founding Partner
Nature Tails LLC
04.2019 - Current
Pediatric Sedation and Procedure RN
The Children's Hospital At TriStar Centennial
01.2019 - 03.2020
Pediatric Emergency RN
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
Coronary Intensive Care Unit RN
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
05.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Belmont University
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