Kimberley Grace McDermott
Registered Nurse
Riyadh
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive emergency experience and proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and staff development, fostering strong stakeholder engagement, and implementing policy improvements to drive continuous quality enhancement in patient care.
Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Excelling in program leadership and data analysis. Skilled in developing and executing strategies and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Program Director- Emergency Department
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
03.2025 - Current
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Evaluated program performance through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Established strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problemsolving.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Implemented best practices in project management to optimize workflow efficiencies across the organization.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
Head Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
09.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Consistently met regulatory requirements through meticulous record-keeping and timely reporting of incidents.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff participation in quality improvement projects.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback when necessary.
- Enhanced staff efficiency through effective scheduling, workload distribution, and resource allocation.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Sister- Emergency Department
Mid Cheshire Hospital Foundations Trust
11.2020 - 09.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, diagnosing, and treating medical emergencies.
- Stayed current with medical advancements, continuously enhancing clinical knowledge to better serve patients in need.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care and treatment plans.
- Developed individualized care plans that addressed both immediate medical needs and long-term health goals for each patient treated in the emergency setting.
- Streamlined emergency department processes through strong communication skills and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Assisted with onboarding new staff members, providing orientation and support.
- Set and worked towards ambitious goals with staff performance plans and regular check-in meetings.
- Supported the professional development of team members by regularly sharing best practices, encouraging ongoing learning, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Masters Modules - Minor Injuries: Assessment And Management Level 7
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Keele University 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Nursing - General Nursing
University of Chester
Chester, UK 04.2001 -
Skills
Policy implementation
Program leadership
Effective leader
Regulatory compliance
Customer service experience
Policy and procedure improvements
Recruitment and hiring
Data analysis
Staff development
Stakeholder engagement
KPI tracking
Performance evaluation
Timeline
Acting Program Director- Emergency Department
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
03.2025 - Current
Head Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
09.2024 - Current
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust
06.2021 - 08.2024
Sister- Emergency Department
Mid Cheshire Hospital Foundations Trust
11.2020 - 09.2024
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust
03.2017 - 11.2020
Masters Modules - Minor Injuries: Assessment And Management Level 7
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Nursing - General Nursing
University of Chester
04.2001 -
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