Rachael Kilkenny
North Royalton,OH
Summary
Results-driven Orthopedic Nurse Navigator and Program Coordinator with extensive experience at University Hospitals, recognized for excellence in Data Compilation and Team Leadership. Successfully led the establishment of Joint Replacement programs, earning Center of Excellence certification while enhancing post-surgical outcomes through strategic quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Nurse Navigator/Orthopedic Program Coordinator
University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center
Beachwood, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with accreditation and certification standards during Joint Replacement program development.
- Monitored and maintained necessary criteria for obtaining Center of Excellence certification per DNV protocols.
- Launched a same-day discharge system incorporating continuous quality improvement strategies.
Orthopedic Nurse Navigator/Orthopedic Program Coordinator
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
Beachwood, OH
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed key quality metrics and benchmarks for analysis.
- Oversaw activities aimed at promoting better healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with the quality team to achieve the necessary program certification.
- Ensure efficient execution of tasks in Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery programs.
- Collaborated with top surgeons to establish program standards.
- Coordinated care throughout the continuum of the care episode.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop patient and employee education.
- Partner with Division Chair to advance High Reliability Medicine initiatives.
- Acted as a key liaison for program coordinators and navigators.
- Partner with both analytics and EMR units to enhance educational platforms for patients.
Assistant Nurse Manager – Mather & MOSC PACUs
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Designed and initiated a system to manage pre-surgical COVID tests efficiently.
- Assisted with various duties as needed to maintain operations.
- Oversaw both direct and indirect reports.
- Developed a tool to audit nursing documentation.
- Conducted interviews with candidates for nursing and support staff positions.
- Oversaw adoption of optimized processes aligning with organizational aims.
- Implemented necessary adjustments to improve the coordination of staffing and nursing care hours.
- Reduced unit costs through accurate adjustment of staff levels.
- Assured compliance with acceptable nursing practices via regular department rounds.
- Completed probationary and annual performance evaluations of nursing and support staff.
- Aligned policies with current local, state, and federal legislation.
Clinical Nurse – PACU
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
07.2015 - 05.2020
- Managed nursing care unit operations as Charge Nurse.
- Allocated staff based on patient care needs and productivity standards.
- Coordinated effectively to resolve a wide range of issues across different departments.
- Assessed patient care requirements, ensuring timely treatment.
- Ensured high-quality, personalized patient care through comprehensive PACU nurse training.
- Monitored post-operative hemodynamics to identify, prevent, and treat adverse effects from anesthesia and surgeries.
- Ensured optimal post-surgical recovery for patients through coordinated efforts.
- Provided case-specific post-surgical instructions to prepare for discharge.
- Ensured unit had sufficient coverage aligning with personnel availability.
- Acted as super user during the go-live process for electronic documentation.
Clinical Nurse – Float Pool
University Hospitals Richmond & Bedford Medical Centers
Richmond/Bedford, OH
08.2013 - 07.2015
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH07.2023
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH05.2013
Skills
- Data Compilation
- Structured Meeting Management
- Team Leadership
- Effective Time Prioritization
- Clinical Chart Assessment
Affiliations
- National Association of Orthopedic Nurses (NAON), 06/01/23 to Present
- American Association of Perianesthesia Nursing, 07/01/17 to 07/31/21
- Perioperative Process Improvement Committee, 07/01/17 to 09/30/20
- DOS Professional Development Committee, 10/01/15 to 12/31/17
- Cleveland Medical Center Professional Development Committee, 01/01/16 to 12/31/17
- Department of Operative Services Patient Experience and Safety, 05/01/16 to 12/31/17
Certification
- Ohio Board of Nursing, RN.3954800, 08/01/13, Present
- Orthopedic Nurse Certification, 100009, 11/01/24, Present
- Medical Surgical Nursing RN-BC, 20180002680, 03/01/18, Present
Training
Lean Six Sigma Training, 10/01/17
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Orthopedic Nurse Navigator/Orthopedic Program Coordinator
University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Orthopedic Nurse Navigator/Orthopedic Program Coordinator
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
09.2020 - 08.2022
Assistant Nurse Manager – Mather & MOSC PACUs
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
05.2017 - 09.2020
Clinical Nurse – PACU
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
07.2015 - 05.2020
Clinical Nurse – Float Pool
University Hospitals Richmond & Bedford Medical Centers
08.2013 - 07.2015
Masters of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Youngstown State University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Ursuline College
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