Caroline Kimani

Lead daily operations for a 51-member, multi-site workforce, maintaining compliance with quality and organizational standards and achieving a sustained 5% productivity improvement over 10 months. Enhance workforce planning and reduce employee vacancy rate by 19% over a 6-month period.

Led and managed a team of 23 Respiratory Therapists, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant delivery of care in a complex healthcare environment. Drove continuous improvement initiatives using the Virginia Mason Production System, including Kaizen events, PDSA cycles, and visual management boards.

Provided program-level leadership for neonatal respiratory services, managing a specialized team of four Respiratory Therapists. Coordinated with pulmonary and neonatal physicians to implement respiratory procedures, quality improvement efforts, and workflow enhancements.

Conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis of COVID-19 ventilator-associated events and infection data to support quality and safety initiatives. Utilized Microsoft Excel and Epic systems for data extraction, analysis, and reporting.

Delivered advanced respiratory care to complex cardiac and pulmonary patients in a tertiary academic medical center. Provided ventilator education and clinical collaboration with pulmonary resident physicians.

Project Management certification from Texas A&M University, Mays Business School, completed in April 2026.

Master of Public Health in Community & Public Health Practice from the University of San Francisco, completed in August 2022.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care from Highline College, completed in June 2018.