Kaitlin McDowell
Texarkana,AR
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing with a proven track record at Precision Surgery Center, adept in accreditation management and fostering multidisciplinary team collaboration. Spearheaded policy development and AAAHC compliance, significantly enhancing patient care standards. Known for clinical leadership and a strategic approach to quality improvement, I excel in creating efficient, patient-centered environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Precision Surgery Center
02.2020 - Current
- Director of Nursing that provided Spine and joint procedures to approximately 6,000 patients annually.
- Pre/Post Op Nursing, Operating Room Circulator, Surgical Assistant, Surgical Equipment Decontamination and Sterilization. Worked with assisting on spine and joint procedures.
- Very familiar with electronic charting, excel, word, supply ordering and inventory management.
- Started the ambulatory surgical center as the DON including policy and procedure development, AAAHC inspections, pharmacy licensure and inspections, coordinating and negotiating contracting and all AAAHC documentation.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote team work.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Registered Nurse
Precision Spine Care
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Pre/Post Op Nursing, and Sedation for procedures.
- Detailed record keeping, CPT code entry, insurance verification, and patient procedure estimates.
- Precision Spine Care opened Precision Surgery Center where I was promoted to Director of Nursing.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Christus St. Michael Health System
06.2010 - 04.2018
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2014
Skills
- Accreditation management
- Clinical staffing
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Supply monitoring
- Recruiting and hiring
- Direct patient care
- Personnel evaluations
- Clinical leadership
- EMR software
- HIPAA regulations
- Quality improvement initiatives
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Arkansas - June 2010-Current
- Fluoroscopy Training for Nurses and Certification - December 2022
- APIC Infection Control Training- February 2020
- ACLS- Current
- BLS- Current
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Precision Surgery Center
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Precision Spine Care
04.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Christus St. Michael Health System
06.2010 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
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