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Stevie McKeethen

Boonville,IN

Summary

Experienced Director of Nursing committed to nursing leadership offering a comprehensive background in healthcare management and nursing operations. Proven track record for improving patient outcomes, staff performance, and staff satisfaction scores. Known for coordinating multiple projects while meeting operational efficiencies, quality objectives, and financial goals. Driven to ensure evidence-based practice and quality care are the center in all decisions implemented for patient care.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Nursing

Ascension St. Vincent Warrick
10.2018 - Current
  • Participates in MDR meetings to discuss patient status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance by staying current on CMS/State standards and updating policies accordingly in conjunction with the Regulatory and Patient Safety/Quality teams.
  • Monitors and evaluates nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care and completes check-ins and end of year evaluations.
  • Maintains positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support a healthy positive environment for healthcare operations.
  • Performs rounds to observe care by interviewing staff, patients, and families to ensure quality care is being provided and staff have the supplies needed to complete their tasks.
  • Streamlined nursing operations and optimized staffing schedules by resource allocation and workflow processes. Staff are cross trained to help in other departments to help with needs and productivity efficiency.
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect by promoting STAR cards and RBC Award.
  • Work closely with IP provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection and promote a culture of safety which also includes promoting the use of ERS for any event or near miss.
  • Facilitates continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development through helping develop yearly ALP's with the Education Department and developing an on-site yearly Education Class for all Warrick associates.
  • Manage budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures and productivity accountability while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
  • Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
  • Standardized Warrick policies with other CAH's and our Ascension St. Vincent Evansville to improve standard/continuity of care for our patients.
  • Community outreach involvement (Warrick County Cares Coalition) to develope strong relationships with community partners.
  • Serve as a clinical liaison for the Warrick Pathways School to help provide clinical time for Junior and Senior students looking to work in diverse healthcare related settings.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments (FMEA) within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate (RBC's/Essential Behaviors) and supportive environment within the nursing departments.
  • Implemented Telehealth technologies in the hospital for NP's for evening/night admission/rounding on patients, cardiac consults, and wound care consults to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
  • Works closely with Medxcel and our Safety Officer for routine facility inspections identifying areas needing improvement for continued compliance of associated regulation, and eliminating hazards posed to staff, patients, and families.
  • Oversees new staff recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.

BSN, RN, CMSRN- Clinical Professional Development

Ascension
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Recent experience as an Acute Care Educator for Ascension Indiana Market.
  • Collaboration with other Acute Care team members for onboarding and education activities.
  • Regional Onboarding Center: Assist with providing effective evidence-based education and simulation for oncoming associates.
  • Nurse Residency: Provide informational topics to new associates to stimulate group discussion and critical thinking problem solving skills.

BSN, RN, CMSRN- Nursing Professional Development

St. Vincent Health
03.2015 - 07.2018
  • Over three years’ experience as a Staff Development Specialist in the Nursing Professional Development Department.
  • Work in a team environment to provide hospital orientation education and skill related techniques to new and current employees.
  • Provides new associates with welcoming call, schedules, unit and preceptor introduction, and real-time feedback on orientation progress.
  • Works with directors and new associates on action plans for success.
  • Provides education/study material for certifications and NCLEX preparation.
  • Encourage staff involvement in committees, councils, and med/surg challenge for personal/professional growth.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary departments for new product/process roll-out.
  • Conducts learning needs assessments for educational needs for staff.
  • Works with a team/committee to coordinate the Annual Med/Surg Conference.
  • Developed a PCT training class to incorporate more simulation and skills check-off to enhance critical thinking skills.

RN- Med\Surg and ICU

St. Mary’s Medical Center
01.2009 - 03.2015
  • Over six year experience on a pulmonary medical unit. Primary responsibilities are: charge nurse, daily staffing, bed assignments and family/ patient care.
  • Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care.
  • Complete accurate documentation regarding patient assessments, education, plan of care and discharge planning.
  • Participated on the Pain Reassessment Committee
  • Participated on the Clinical Supervisor committee to develop the Clinical Supervisor Role (which was implemented in 2013).

Facilitator/Credentialing Secretary

HealthSouth Surgery Center
05.2001 - 01.2004
  • Over three year experience in an outpatient surgery setting. Primary responsibilities: assisting nurses in pre-op and recovery with patient care, computer documentation, and for maintaining all Allied Healthcare workers personal files with up to date documents on license and DEA numbers.
  • Worked closely with physicians and their offices for updated credentials.
  • Maintained MSDS book for pre-op and recovery.
  • Participated in disaster planning(fire, tornado, and earthquake)
  • Performed weekly checks on all oxygen tanks.

Education

Bachelors of General Studies - Education

Western Kentucky University
01.2003

Master of Science - Nursing for Management and Leadership

Western Governor’s University
01.2020

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Western Governor’s University
01.2017

Associates of Nursing - undefined

Owensboro Community and Technical College
01.2008

Skills

  • Nurse education and training
  • Leadership and guidance
  • Quality improvement
  • Strong work ethic
  • Budget management
  • Policies compliance enforcement
  • Clinical operations management
  • Critical thinking
  • Emergency response
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Effective multitasking
  • Standards of practice

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Ascension St. Vincent Warrick
10.2018 - Current

BSN, RN, CMSRN- Clinical Professional Development

Ascension
07.2018 - 10.2018

BSN, RN, CMSRN- Nursing Professional Development

St. Vincent Health
03.2015 - 07.2018

RN- Med\Surg and ICU

St. Mary’s Medical Center
01.2009 - 03.2015

Facilitator/Credentialing Secretary

HealthSouth Surgery Center
05.2001 - 01.2004

Master of Science - Nursing for Management and Leadership

Western Governor’s University

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Western Governor’s University

Associates of Nursing - undefined

Owensboro Community and Technical College

Bachelors of General Studies - Education

Western Kentucky University

Training

  • CPHQ Review Course
  • Nurse Leader Development Series
  • Incident Command Training
  • Management and Leadership training through University of Evansville
  • Annual Educators Conference Training through Indiana University
  • Lift equipment instructor
  • BLS through American Heart Association
  • EKG, AED and Basic arrhythmia training through St. Mary’s
  • End of Life Training through St. Mary’s

Past Employment

  • Front desk Manager- Fairfield Inn, Owensboro, Kentucky (1/00- 5/01)
  • Sales Associate- Northern Reflections, Owensboro, Kentucky (8/96- 1/00)
  • Site Supervisor- Community Education, Bowling Green, Kentucky (8/99- 12/99)

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