S KATHERYN VONDERSMITH
Hanover,VA
Summary
- Distinguished interim nurse manager at VCU Health, adept in quality assurance and fostering robust interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in leadership, driving staff excellence, and enhancing patient care through critical thinking and effective conflict resolution. Professional summary skills Skilled in Oral and Written Communication
- Patient Health Information Access
- Quality Assurance
- Experience INTERIM NURSE MANAGER VCU Health, Richmond, VA Sep 2023 - Present Monitor employee morale levels to assess satisfaction within the organization.
- Assist in evaluating job performance reviews for nursing personnel.
- Exhibit proficiency in budgeting, fiscal management, and staff scheduling.
- Provide leadership to the nursing team through mentoring, coaching, and providing feedback on performance.
- Utilize strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare Professionals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards set forth by local, state, federal agencies as well as accrediting bodies.
- Establish goals for each unit based on organizational objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
VCU Health
09.2023 - Current
- Monitor employee morale levels to assess satisfaction within the organization
- Assist in evaluating job performance reviews for nursing personnel
- Exhibit proficiency in budgeting, fiscal management, and staff scheduling
- Provide leadership to the nursing team through mentoring, coaching, and providing feedback on performance
- Utilize strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards set forth by local, state, federal agencies as well as accrediting bodies
- Establish goals for each unit based on organizational objectives
- Implement strategies for conflict resolution between staff members or between staff and patients and families
- Manage the recruitment process for new nursing staff members
- Manage 113 staff members and nursing activities in 837-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Clinical Coordinator
VCU Health
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Oversaw daily activities on the unit including staffing, managing workflow, supervising staff
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers
- Resolved conflicts among members of the healthcare team in a timely manner
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 30 nurses and support staff.
Registered Nurse, ICU
VCU Health
10.2015 - 05.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
Registered Nurse
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies
Mutual Fund Accounting Specialist
T. Rowe Price Associates
06.2007 - 01.2014
- Processed accounts payable transactions including vendor invoices and employee expense reports in a timely manner
- Analyzed data to identify discrepancies and errors in financial statements
- Developed and maintained accurate accounting systems to ensure timely month-end close processes
Education
Master of Health Administration -
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland-Baltimore
Baltimore, MD07.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Baltimore County
Essex, MD05.2013
BBA - Finance
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2007
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Department management
- Conflict management
- Performance improvement
Timeline
Nurse Manager
VCU Health
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
VCU Health
05.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
VCU Health
10.2015 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
09.2014 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2014
Mutual Fund Accounting Specialist
T. Rowe Price Associates
06.2007 - 01.2014
Master of Health Administration -
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland-Baltimore
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Baltimore County
BBA - Finance
James Madison University
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