Nurse Practitioner Safety Officer

KATHLEEN M. CAMPOS, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CNOR

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Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified

Patient-focused, board-certified practitioner with hands-on experience and proven commitment to care excellence. Focused on fostering positive patient experiences via comprehensive assessments and strategic care plan development. Constructive coach and staff educator on wide range of nursing processes, in-services and safety protocols. Firm grasp on industry direction and proven ability to swiftly alter directions in face of changing regulations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Primary Care Processes ● Patient Care & Services ● Quality Assurance

Process Improvement ● Physician Collaboration ● Issue Resolution ● Regulatory Compliance

Program Management ● Budget Oversight ● Care Plan Development ● Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER - WASHINGTON D.C.

Nurse Practitioner 2015-present- Admissions Testing Center

Perform preoperative assessment, evaluation and optimization of complex surgical patients

Perform history and physical examinations

Order and review appropriate laboratory testing, radiology and diagnostic testing results

Collaborate with Anesthesiologists in development of anesthesia plan of care for preoperative patients

VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, NORTH FLORIDA – SOUTH GEORGIA REGION

Clinical Practicum Experience, 2013-2014

General Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Home Based Primary Care Clinics

Key Accomplishments:

Completion of MSN and Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL - OLYMPIA, WA

Educator, Perioperative Services, 2011 – 2013

Developed and delivered education for 200 Perioperative OR staff

Conducted monthly in-services, including mandatory educational requirements for WA state and JCH accreditation processes

Instructor for BLS, ACLS certification of staff

Planned and coordinated student RN, LPN, ST clinical experience rotations

Collaborated closely with surgeons, management and peers to mitigate staff issues

Conducted training program and measured outcomes of employee success

Key Accomplishments:

Partnered with occupational health nurses to achieve flu vaccination goals of 95% of staff and update Tdap immunizations; achieved goal in addition to 75% increase in staff participation

Catalyzed 46% reduction in turnover time and increased surgeon satisfaction via cross-departmental initiatives focused on patient safety and surgical time-out

Formed and facilitated OR Unit Council per MAGNET hospital standards

Created and deployed training objectives, lesson plans, syllabi, and training outline for AORN PERIOP 101 course for OR RN Residency program

Increased efficiency of OR “turnovers” resulting in cost reduction

Developed Perioperative SharePoint Education website for all Perioperative staff to access and document completion of education programs

Assistant Manager and Educator, Operating Room, 2009 – 2011

Directed operations, training and team performance in Main Operating Room, including Anesthesia Support

Developed and completed quality improvement projects for all areas of responsibility

Conducted and chaired daily and monthly meetings; instruction of department and management policies for Joint Commission standards, hospital-wide policies, and scope of practice

Composed and delivered presentations to external populations of BSN students regarding Operating Room functions

Key Accomplishments:

Delivered annual hospital-wide education including panel and presentations on new procedures and equipment

Assistant Manager, Operating Room, 2008 – 2009

Mentored and directed staff of Main, CVOR and Anesthesia support

Oversaw daily operations and staffing issues in line with quality care standards

Built and delivered presentations to senior management, including Director of Perioperative Services and Director of Nursing regarding multiple topics: malignant hyperthermia protocol revision, implementation plan, and house-wide education

Identified and resolved conflicts between perioperative team members as part of Perioperative Unit Council and OR Unit Council

Key Accomplishments:

Analyzed, revised and refined malignant hyperthermia house-wide protocol in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members

Instituted program of education for OSHA eyewear requirements in perioperative setting and insured compliance with regulatory standards

FLORIDA HOSPITAL FLAGLER – PALM COAST, FL

Nurse Consultant and Program Development Specialist, 2006-2007

Nurse Consultant to Chief of Anesthesiology, hospital administration, and physician offices

Focused on planning / coordinating ground-up development of state-of-the-art Preadmission Testing Center

Liaised between surgeon offices and staff to ensure lockstep communications and cohesive processes

Key Accomplishments:

Expanded role of preadmission nursing and preadmission anesthesia consultations

Developed position of Preadmission Nurse Specialist

Worked toward and achieved goals of patient safety and minimizing surgical cancellations

Assistant to Chief of Anesthesia, 2005-2006

Supported activities on policy and procedure development / enforcement

Assisted with revision of emergency carts for effectiveness

Monitored required anesthesia education to ensure staff comprehensive and adherence

Key Accomplishments:

Key contributor on LEAN project to develop and expand role of Preadmission Testing Center

PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL – OLYMPIA, WA

Manager, Outpatient Surgery Center, 2003-2004

On-boarded, scheduled and directed staff in Preoperative, Operating Rooms, PACU and Phase 2 Recovery

Ensured outstanding patient care in Ambulatory Surgery environment

Supported budget development, cost control and forecasting

Facilitated staff compliance with infection control procedures

Key Accomplishments:

Enhanced program efficiencies via integration of LEAN methodologies

Improved Outpatient Surgery Administration through data analysis and identification of change opportunities

Integral contributor in successful department JCAHO accreditation

Perianesthesia Services Educator / Assistant Manager, 2002-2003

Mentored, coached and led staff of PACU, Short Stay Unit and Preoperative Care Unit

Interim Manager of Perianesthesia Services during manager’s extended absence (May 2002 – April 2003)

Staff Nurse Outpatient Surgery Center, 1998-2002

Evening charge nurse supporting specialties in Outpatient Surgery Center

Laser Safety Officer for Plastic, General and Gynecologic surgeries

EARLY CAREER

SAINT CLARE HOSPITAL, Lakewood, WA

Critical Care & SWAT Nurse

IMPERIAL POINT MEDICAL CENTER, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Charge Nurse, Surgical Holding Area & Same Day Surgery Center

Relief Charge and Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Charge Nurse, 48-Bed Surgical Unit

EDUCATION

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (AGPCNP-BC)

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING, Miami, FL

Diploma Nursing (Nursing)

MIAMI DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Miami, FL

Associate of Arts and Associate of Science (ADN)

CREDENTIALS

Advanced Practice Clinician and Registered Nurse: professional licensure held in Virginia, Washington State, Florida,Washington D.C. and Georgia

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (AGPCNP-BC)

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN

Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

BLS Instructor Certification

Medical Laser Safety Officer

Currently completing Registered Nurse First Assistant Certification

AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Florida Nurse Practitioner Network (FNPN)

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)

American Nurses Association (ANA)

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