Kathryn Kessler

● Drug Safety Scientist:

• Conducted thorough assessments of individual and aggregate safety reports for five products, focusing on risk management and safety improvements.
• Executed timely delivery of scheduled and ad hoc reports to meet organizational needs.
• Facilitated signal management activities, focusing on timely information dissemination and response strategies.
• Evaluated safety data to enhance compliance and mitigate risks within operations.
• Directed project management initiatives to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Led the creation and execution of formal presentations, enhancing team communication and project alignment.
• Utilized various IT systems to streamline processes and improve data management.
• Cultivated effective interdisciplinary relationships to facilitate knowledge sharing and improve project efficiency.
• Facilitated collaboration among cross-functional teams, including regulatory, legal, and clinical departments.

● Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Risk Management Plan (RMP) development and implementation.

• Competently and cost effectively managed fourteen Advanced Practice Providers (PAs and NPs) that includes workforce planning/staffing models, budgeting, interviewing, and evaluating candidates, onboarding and performance appraisals, coaching, and staff development
• Supervise and ensures compliance with Joint Commission, Credentialing, and other Regulatory agencies
• Lead safety and quality improvement department evaluations & projects to improve patient outcomes
• Analyze unit and service line safety nets data (adverse events reporting system) and investigate incidence and development action plans to mitigate issues
• Oversaw project management activities to align team efforts with organizational goals.
• Using strong communication skills to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and departments including Leadership, Quality Improvement, Physicians, Pharmacists, Clinical Staff, Human Resources, Patient experience (service recovery) to improve patient and unit outcomes
• Leads and participates in health system wide and service line initiatives (Bypass ICU, Early Mobility, Dispo rounding, Discharge to home)
• Coordinated efforts across various disciplines to drive innovative solutions and improve efficiency.
• Utilize multiple IT and patient charting systems for data gathering

• Clinical management neurology and neuro surgical critically care patients in 24 bed unit
• Member Clinical Effectiveness Team, City 10 Neuroscience Service Line
• Member of the APP Steering Committee
• Co-Chair Hospital of the University of Penn Advanced Practice Provider Week

• Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in high-acuity environments.
• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding and compliance.
• Mentored junior nurses, promoting professional development through guidance and support.
• Streamlined workflows by implementing evidence-based practices to improve efficiency in patient care delivery.