Stephanie Kaatz
Cleburne,Texas
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for impactful roles in patient care and support. History of enhancing patient outcomes through precise clinical interventions and compassionate care. Known for reliability in teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, with proficiency in patient assessment and communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Increased employee retention rates by creating a supportive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
Staff RN
Evergreen Health
03.2001 - 09.2022
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
- Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Evergreen Health
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Managed 86 RNs 7 Health unit coordinators 3 Lactation nurses in 30 bed NICU/Pediatric Units.
- Implemented a new charting system and a new monitoring system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Nutritional support
- Attend high risk deliveries
- Experience caring for infants on Oscillator ventilation, conventional ventilation, Bubble CPAP, High flow nasal canula, NIV/NAVA
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Texas.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-LRN) - National Certification Corporation.
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
Evergreen Health
05.2017 - 05.2022
Staff RN
Evergreen Health
03.2001 - 09.2022
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Texas.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-LRN) - National Certification Corporation.
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification
- NRP
- BLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Western Governors University
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