Kim Hathaway

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About Kim Hathaway

I am a seasoned Healthcare Quality Leader with extensive experience advancing quality improvement to drive high reliability and sustainability in rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystems. I am adept at converting data-driven insights into actionable solutions that unifies leadership vision and minimizes risks to operational workflows. Throughout my career, I have stepped into progressive leadership roles due to my hands-on experience as a nurse and leadership expertise in healthcare quality and risk management. I put a premium on patient safety and excel at translating complex scenarios into credible terms to inform strategic and operational change. I am an executive change leader with a passion for implementing high reliability process improvements that strengthen risk management, clinical quality, and client experiences. EXPERTISE: Natural governance skills that serve as a foundation of success directing transformative change and improvement initiatives in robust healthcare ecosystems. Recognized by leadership and colleagues for strengths in clinical knowledge, communications, and collaborative teamwork in matrixed environments. Extensive academic training including a Master of Nursing, Master of Healthcare Administration, and a Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree in Nursing. Credentials as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, Six Sigma Green Belt, and team STEPPS Master Trainer. Talent for spearheading evidence-based research to identify and design action plans and improvement processes to bridge gaps and optimize client outcomes. STRENGTHS: Quality Improvement • Change Management • Risk Management • Clinical Documentation Client-Centered Solutions • Documentation & Reporting • Organizational Development • Regulatory Compliance Strategic Planning & Execution • Communications Management • Continuous Process Improvement • Strategic Transformations • Collaborative Partnerships • Stakeholder Engagement • Quality Assurance • High Reliability Processes