Kristal Brown
Homestead
Summary
Experienced Nursing Leader with over a decade in emergency services. Managed high-performing teams, drove quality improvement initiatives, and enhanced patient outcomes. Fostered collaboration across departments, mentored staff, and implemented evidence-based practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department
Baptist Hospital
Miami
02.2023 - Current
- Lead daily operations in a high-acuity emergency department, ensuring optimal staffing and patient flow.
- Mentor and coach nursing staff, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership to implement strategic initiatives that improve patient outcomes and departmental efficiency.
- Conduct patient and provider rounding to enhance communication and satisfaction.
- Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and evidence-based interventions.
Patient Care Supervisor - Emergency Services
Homestead Hospital
Homestead
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Reduced STEMI case cancellations from 72% to 30%.
- Improved throughput by decreasing 'Assigned to Occupy' time to 30 minutes.
- Led staffing optimization and team engagement strategies, resulting in a 1st-year turnover rate drop from 71.4% to 23.1%.
- Spearheaded department-wide initiatives to boost morale and GLINT engagement scores.
- Received Team Daisy Award for exceptional teamwork and collaboration.
Relief House Supervisor
Homestead Hospital
Homestead
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided leadership coverage hospital-wide and maintained continuity of care and operational oversight.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety.
- Coordinated shift schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges for efficient workflow.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Services
Homestead Hospital
Homestead
08.2016 - 10.2021
- Led multiple interdepartmental initiatives including Safe Sleep Campaign and ED Greeter project.
- Chair of Emergency Department Unit Practice Council and Nursing Governance Council.
- Contributed to Magnet redesignation efforts and quality improvement campaigns.
- Developed and implemented cost-saving and patient flow initiatives such as Rapid Care 5.0 and 'Empty Your Pockets.'
- Recognized with Team Daisy Award in 2018 for contributions to patient satisfaction and nursing collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2021
Skills
- Emergency department operations
- Patient safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance improvement
- Data-driven decision making
- Strategic planning
- Nursing leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team building
Professional Affiliations And Committees
- IPSG Member
- Unit Shared Governance Leader
- Pediatric Committee Leader
Certification
CNML- Clinical Nurse Leader Febuary 2026
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department
Baptist Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Supervisor - Emergency Services
Homestead Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2023
Relief House Supervisor
Homestead Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse - Emergency Services
Homestead Hospital
08.2016 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University