Kimberley Masterson

Work History

Director NICU

Wellington Regional Medical Center

01.2015 - Current

Established Neonatal transport team.
Created and Enforcement of current polices and standards of practice.
Set foundation for small baby unit.
Formulated protocols for donor milk usage (1st in palm beach county) increased core measures PCO5 raised score to above 70% for 2018.
Maintained annual staffing productivity year over year at 103%.
Established unit-based councils for staff engagement.
Increased census by 10% annually for years of 2015.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Developed staff competency and overseen the education and mentoring staff's growth.
Administrator of Vermont Oxford Network (quality metrics) analyzed data and developed protocols to decrease processes in 2021 chronic lung disease from 23% to 16%, eliminated Narcotizing-(NEC)- utilization of probiotics and feeding protocol.
Staff turnover decreased to less than 15% in 3 years.
Increased staff satisfaction Annual staff evaluation ratings of 4.0.
Member of The Chamber of Central Palm Beach County.
Eliminated CLABSI and VAP for 3 years.
Utilization of LEAN processes to increase revenue annually.
Successfully forge the foundation for Pediatric services.
Designed a PICU and pediatric units.
Documentation Review of all incidents and ensure proper follow-up, for Autism Speaks Walk.
Established community health fairs for families.
Planned, organized annual skills fair
Participated FPQC for NICU- increased skin to skin rate from 10% to 60%
Served as Interim director of Med/ Surg, Orthopedics,OB/Post partum,telemetry

Nurse Manager

NICU, Regional Medical Center

Wellington

01.2014 - 10.2015

Collaboration with the occupational team to have developmental committee to bring current practices to unit.
Developed protocols to decrease ROP: decrease length of stay.
Developed staffing grid for productivity.
Increased family centered culture of parental participation in multidisciplinary rounds.
Team Leader for The March of Dimes, top 5 county fund raiser 3 years in a row.
Chair member for Relay for Life and American Heart Walks.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Managed 40 nurses and nursing activities in 233-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Worked at least 12 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans
Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care

School Nurse

HealthCare District Palm Beach County

01.2010 - 01.2014

Establish care plans, teach and monitor elementary children ).
Diabetics, first aid, asthma, anaphylaxis, ADHD, seizures.
Performed vision exam height and Weight, parenting teaching and staff first aid.
Oversaw health services for school of 900 students and faculty.
Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

Staff Nurse

NICU, Wellington Regional Medical Center

01.2007 - 01.2010

Level 3 nurse-high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, micro preemies.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health

Charge Nurse

CVICU, Miami Children's Hospital

01.2005 - 01.2007

Care and monitoring of children with complex cardiac congenital conditions.
Plan and coordinate Transports and Post-operative care.
Pre and Post Cardiac Cath patients.
Maintained unit flow with influx of patients pre-post-surgical as well as transfers into unit from outside the facility.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
Cared for patients in 25-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients

Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor

Palmetto General Hospital

Miami, FL

03.1993 - 07.2003

Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Director NICU

Nurse Manager

School Nurse

Staff Nurse

Charge Nurse

Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor

Education

Master of Science - Leadership

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Skills

Additional Information

Timeline

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