Kimberly Secrist
Round Rock,TX
Summary
A dynamic nursing professional with qualifications in nursing management and expertise in providing high-quality nursing care and unparalleled patient service. Creative problem solver and leader, adept at managing projects and people while delegating and providing support and promoting a cohesive team environment. Holding self and others to high standards and identifying with the organization's mission and core values.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, ICU
Ascension Seton Northwest
03.2022 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, fostering professional growth and promoting a positive work environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through co-chairing site shared governance council focused on advancing nursing practice standards and optimizing patient outcomes.
Nurse Manager Cardiology Unit
Ascension Seton Williamson
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols related to telemetry monitoring
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with proactive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Served as key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated staffing resources during times of high patient acuity or census fluctuations to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
CVICU Manager
Heart Hospital Of Austin, St Davids
11.2017 - 05.2020
- Successful JCAHO survey and CMS validation survey in 2019
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Implemented infection control measures, resulting in reduced incidence of hospital-acquired infections. Rolling 24 months CLABSI free
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff. HCAHPS score above 95th national percentile
- Managed nurses and nursing activities in 14-bed CVICU by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards. 853 open heart procedures for 2019
Critical Care Nurse Manager
Kootenai Health
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Led 95 employees including clinical coordinators, RNs, CNAs, and HUCs in 27-bed mixed Critical care units.
- Launched Performance improvement plan and took a first quarter total of 30 HAPUs in critical care to 200+ days HAPU free in Critical Care.
- Started the Clinical coordinator model and selected and trained 4 new clinical coordinators.
- Rolled out several practice changes to align with Evidence-based practice including the ABCDEF bundle and a new DKA bundle.
- Chair of Code Blue Committee and Restraint Committee
Staff RN, ICU/CVICU
Kootenai Health
04.2005 - 01.2014
- Participated in establishing the Open Heart Surgery program at Kootenai Health
- Progressive leadership to Charge RN, Unit Practice lead, and peer scheduler
- Assisting in the implementation of the Rapid Response Team
- Taught didactic educational classes in Critical Care topics as well as bedside precepting for advanced nursing skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston, IDSkills
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Performance Improvement
- Nurse Leadership
- Excellent Communication
- Multidisciplinary teams
- Shared Governance
Timeline
RN, ICU
Ascension Seton Northwest
03.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager Cardiology Unit
Ascension Seton Williamson
05.2020 - 04.2022
CVICU Manager
Heart Hospital Of Austin, St Davids
11.2017 - 05.2020
Critical Care Nurse Manager
Kootenai Health
01.2014 - 09.2017
Staff RN, ICU/CVICU
Kootenai Health
04.2005 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis Clark State College
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