Kathryn Cummings
Springfield
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Nurse Clinical Supervisor with a proven track record at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, excelling in staff supervision and crisis management. Recognized for implementing process improvements that enhanced patient safety and care quality. Passionate about mentorship and clinical leadership, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Focused on building a team that successfully delivers safe, effective patient care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield
01.2020 - Current
- Served as a role model for professional behavior among nursing staff members by demonstrating leadership qualities such as respectfulness, empathy and problem solving skills.
- Ensured adherence to hospital protocols regarding medication administration, infection control measures, safety regulations and other policies.
- Collaborated with physicians, other healthcare professionals and administrative staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Managed day-to-day operations within assigned unit; delegated tasks appropriately according to each nurse's qualifications and competencies.
- Provided direct assistance with difficult patients as needed; addressed any conflicts that arose between patients or family members and visitors.
- Assisted in conducting performance evaluations for nursing staff and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the clinical setting; implemented strategies aimed at increasing efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Acted as an advocate for both patients' rights and nurses' rights; addressed any grievances brought forth by either party promptly and professionally.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Created and maintained employee schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels.
- Assisted in preparing audit documentation and reports for review.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed disciplinary issues, providing coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Professional Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Springfield
02.2018 - Current
- Led cardiac intermediate care unit, managing up to 9 patients effectively.
- Served as charge nurse for telemetry unit with 31/32 beds leading the team in discharge planning and implementation.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, lasix, bumex, and dobutamine drips.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants to ensure quality care.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and procedures.
- Maintained ACLS certification for emergency response readiness.
Registered Professional Nurse
St John's Health Center/Mercy
Springfield
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Delegated care for 6 to 11 patients as team leader in Cardiac Intermediate Care unit.
- Oversaw 31-bed unit and managed staff assignments as shift coordinator and charge nurse.
- Trained newly hired nursing staff as preceptor to ensure adherence to best practices.
- Achieved annual Code Blue and Arrhythmia certification through rigorous testing.
- Performed phlebotomy for daily and timed lab tests efficiently.
- Adapted to various shifts, including eight and twelve hours across nights, evenings, and days.
Emergency Room Technician
St John's Health Center
Springfield
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Provided assistance to patients
- EKG setup and recording
- Transport of patients
- Stocking supplies
- Vital signs
Certified Nurse Assistant
Masonic Homes
Elizabethtown
05.1996 - 10.1996
- Monitored vital signs
- Provided assistance in activities of daily living to residents
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St John's School of Nursing of Southwest Baptist University
Springfield, MO06-2000
Biology/Chemistry
Evangel University
Springfield, MO05-1996
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge planning
- Process improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Crisis management
- Nursing process
- Mentorship
- Clinical leadership
- Healthcare regulations
- Quality improvement
- Patient safety
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical supervision
- Nurse leadership
- Nursing assignment
- Direct patient care
- Complex Decision Making
Certification
ACLS Certified, Current
References
- Doug Ayres, 10628 N Farm Road 115, Willard, MO, 65781, (417)872-6671
- Sherry Moone, 128 W Cline St, Aurora, MO, 65605, (760)954-1178
Activities
- Conformation Dog Shows, English Mastiffs, 01/01/14-01/01/18
- Mother of four children, Current
- Gardening
Timeline
Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Mercy Hospital Springfield
01.2020 - Current
Registered Professional Nurse
Mercy Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Registered Professional Nurse
St John's Health Center/Mercy
01.2000 - 01.2005
Emergency Room Technician
St John's Health Center
01.1997 - 01.1998
Certified Nurse Assistant
Masonic Homes
05.1996 - 10.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St John's School of Nursing of Southwest Baptist University
Biology/Chemistry
Evangel University
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