Kathleen Oliphant, DNP, RN, CNL, NEA-BC

Kathleen Oliphant, DNP, RN, CNL, NEA-BC is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of the Systems Leadership MSN and DNP Programs. Her experience includes clinical and leadership positions in both the hospital and ambulatory settings focusing on improving cost efficiency, patient experience, safety, and quality outcomes. Interest areas include nurse well-being and continuum of care with recent partnership involving leaders in seven states and Ireland. Teaching experience includes graduate nursing courses in systems leadership, strategic management, clinical nurse leader immersion, and fundamentals of population health.

Doctor of Nursing Practice: Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH, 2021 (Health Systems Leadership)

Master of Science in Nursing: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2012 (Nursing Administration)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University of Akron Akron, OH, 1998

Diploma in Nursing (RN): Fairview Hospital School of Nursing Cleveland, OH, 1981

2024: Participated on research team with Drs. Paul Norrod and Laura Ridge to investigate two interventions, self-scheduling and daily huddles, to improve nurse well-being using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research as a guide for conducting focus groups with nurses.

2025-present: Clinician on research team with Dr. Tony Faiola to administer cognitive testing and instruct patients on the use of the Virtual Reality intervention for these two studies:
1. Measuring the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Efficacy of an AI-Powered In-Home Virtual Reality Cognitive Therapy Intervention for Early Alzheimer’s Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment
2. Measuring the Feasibility and Effect of a Virtual Reality Cognitive Training Intervention for Brain Cancer Survivors
 

2023 -To Present Assistant Professor, Director of Systems Leadership Program, Assisting graduate nursing students in the MSN and DNP programs in their journey to becoming a well-prepared nurse leader. Programs prepare students to develop a solid evidence-based decision-making framework to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare services offered to individuals, populations, and communities. , University of Cincinnati,

2021 -2022 System Director, Ambulatory Nursing and Continuum Care , Provided leadership and nursing practice oversight as well as strategic and operational direction for clinical care delivery across the continuum in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, and Ireland. Chair of Nurse Well-Being Committee., Bon Secours Mercy Health, Cincinnati, OH

2018 -2021 Director, Population Health Management , Transitioned health system from a volume-based to a value-based model of care. Established collaborative process with executive and physician leaders to embrace new strategies and implement tactics to ensure the highest quality of care at the best possible value for 290,000 value-based lives. , Lumeris/TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH

2017 -2018 Professor and Healthcare Consultant , Adjunct faculty for graduate nursing courses at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, OH. Assisted hospitals in OH and CA with the implementation of Clinical Nurse Leader programs. Consultant for Halo Health and chair of national nursing advisory council., Cincinnati, OH

2016 -2022 Adjunct Faculty , Professor for graduate nursing courses: Clinical Nurse Leader Role and Ethical Considerations; Clinical Nurse Leader Immersion; Strategic Management in Nursing Administration; Strategic Management and Financial Controls of Healthcare Organizations , Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, OH

2011 -2017 Director of Inpatient Care Coordination / Professional Excellence Specialist , Integrated the Clinical Nurse Leader role into the nursing model of care. Designed dashboards for trending metrics related to improving quality, patient satisfaction, and cost efficiency related to LOS, specific DRG analysis, cost per case, and readmission rates. , TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH

1996 -2000 Adjunct Faculty , RN Refresher Course , Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

1981 -2007 Numerous roles in clinical and administrative leadership , Achieved rapid, continuous promotion to progressively responsible roles over 26 years of combined service: staff nurse, preceptor, assistant nurse manager, nursing case manager, clinical nurse manager, special projects coordinator, interim nursing director of central staffing office, consultant. Provided direct patient care on a 34-bed Nephrology/Kidney Transplant/Heart & Hypertension inpatient unit, Managed clinical operations on a 37-bed inpatient unit, Managed clinical operations for two integrated delivery ambulatory sites with 12 departments, Led innovative LEAN projects and initiatives in acute and ambulatory care settings., Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Investigators:Oliphant, Kathleen -2022 Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, Department of Health and Human Services at Bon Secours Mercy Health: Awarded funds to promote well-being for participating in the national convalescent plasma program during the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds were used to provide materials for a compassion response program at 50 hospitals and to purchase books on overcoming secondary stress for over 1,000 nurse leaders. $12,500 Completed Type:Grant

Investigators:Oliphant, Kathleen -2021 Mount St. Joseph University Thrailkill Funding Award supported DNP evidence based practice project to purchase blue tooth blood pressure (BP) monitors that connected to the Epic electronic health record. This actively engaged patients with remote BP monitoring which has been shown to enhance communication between primary care providers and patients to improve strategies for managing hypertension. $1,000 Completed

Other Publications

Oliphant, K. (2021. ) Remote Home Blood Pressure Monitoring for Management of Hypertension [Doctoral dissertation, Mount St. Joseph University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=msjdn1618956937723355 .

Oliphant, K. (2017. ) The Clinical Nurse Leader Role. Health Jobs Nationwide. http://blog.healthjobsnationwide.com/clinical-nurse-leader-role/.

Book Chapter

Oliphant, K. (2010 ) Nurses of the Future Program Without Whose Aid: Wisdom, Compassion and Courage (2nd ed.) .

Invited Presentations

Oliphant, K. (2025. ) Presenting Data to Show the Impact of Clinical Nurse Leaders on Quality, Cost, and Patient Experience Outcomes .International Clinical Nurse Leader Association, Charlotte, NC. Level:International

Oliphant, K. (2024. ) A Strategic Program to Demonstrate Compassion for Nursing Staff .Presentation to regional hospital Chief Nursing Officers, Cincinnati, OH. Level:Regional

Oliphant, K. (2023. ) Implementing a Compassion Response Program Provides Clinicians with Needed Stress Relief .Sigma Creating Healthy Work Environments, Austin, TX. Conference. . Level:International

Oliphant, K. (2021. ) Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring for Management of HTN .Ohio State University Fuld Conference for Evidence Based Practice, Columbus, OH. Level:International

Oliphant, K. (2016. ) Don’t Get Lost in the Data: Developing Useful Dashboards for Clinical Nurse Leaders .CNL Summit , Long Beach, CA. Level:National

Oliphant, K. & Irvin, M. (2014. ) Implementing a Clinical Nurse Leader Program: We can’t afford not to! .CNL Summit , Anaheim, CA. Level:National

Oliphant, K. (2000. ) Nephrology: Anatomy, Physiology and Nursing Implications .Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH. Level:University

Oliphant, K. (1996. ) Use of a Case Management Model in the Care of Renal Transplant Patients: Successful Achievement of Outcomes .Fifth International Transplant Nurses Society Symposium, New Orleans, LA. Level:International

Oliphant, K. (1992. ) IV Immune Globulin Therapy in Transplant Patients .Hi-Tech Home Care Symposium, Cleveland, OH. Level:Regional

Oliphant, K. (1992. ) Implementing a Nursing Case Management Program .Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic System, Cleveland, OH. Level:Local

Oliphant, K. (1991. ) Nursing Case Management on a Nephrology/Renal Transplant Unit .Kidney Foundation of Ohio Symposium , Cleveland, OH. Level:Regional

Oliphant, K. (1990. ) Development and Utilization of a Patient Education Record for Renal and Pancreas Transplant Recipients .ANNA 21st National Symposium , Washington DC. Level:National

Oliphant, K. (1987. ) Nursing Care of the Renal Transplant Recipient .Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV. Level:Local

Oliphant, K. (1986. ) Adaptation to Pancreas/Renal Transplantation: An Approach to Patient Education .ANNA 17th National Symposium , New Orleans, LA. Level:National

Oliphant, K. (2026. ) Caring in a Technological Age .Sigma Theta Tau International, Webinar. Level:Regional

Poster Presentations

Oliphant, K., Labiner, G., Colletti, N., Kotowski, S., Sand, T. & Sullivan R (2025. ) Engaging Interprofessional Students in a Systems Thinking Simulation Activity .University of Cincinnati Teaching and Learning Conference, Cincinnati, OH. . Level:Regional

Oliphant, K. (2021. ) Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring for Management of Hypertension .Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, OH. . Level:University

Clendenin, J., Johnson, P. Nelson, P., Nieberding, J., Nordstrom, H., O’Hearn, L., Oliphant, K., Owens, C. (2016. ) Unburying and Sharing Critical Information Across Settings: Promoting an Integrated System .TriHealth Quality Days, Cincinnati, OH. . Level:Local

Zeroske, J., Wadsworth, T., Sargeant, M., Kay, R., Oliphant, K., Richter, J. (1995. ) Comparison of GI Hemorrhage Cost Per Case and Length of Stay: Management by Gastroenterology vs. Internal Medicine Departments .American College of Gastroenterology, 60th Annual Scientific Mtg., Washington DC. . Level:National

Oliphant, K. (2026. ) Enhancing Teamwork in Healthcare: Utilizing a Systems Thinking Simulation Activity .Southern Ohio Northern Kentucky-Indiana Consortium, Sharonville, OH. . Level:Regional

Lecture

Oliphant, K. (10-11-2025. ) Nursing Informatics: Bridging Healthcare, Technology, and Data Science .Procter 103, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing.

Event Organized

Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning Initiatives 02-26-2026 UC Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning Level:Regional

2024 Elizabeth Kemble Nursing Excellence Award, University of Cincinnati

2024 National Society of Leadership and Success – Sigma Alpha Pi, Cincinnati, OH

2021 Selected as Member of 100 Wise Women, Cincinnati, OH

2020 Nursing Leadership Award: Mount St. Joseph University

2019 Excellence in Teaching Award: Mount St. Joseph University

2017 Convocation Address: Mount St. Joseph University College of Nursing

2016 Leadership Award: Top Performing Leader, Cincinnati, OH

2012 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

2000 Patient Care Excellence Award, Cleveland Clinic

1992 Bruce Hubbard Stewart Humanitarian Fellowship Award, Cleveland Clinic

College of Nursing (Faculty Search Committee ) Committee Chair Type:University/College Service 2024 -2028

American Organization for Nursing Leadership; Greater Cincinnati Organization for Nursing Leadership

Clinical Nurse Leader Association

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing; Counselor, Beta Iota Chapter Board of Directors; Chair, Governance Committee

National Society of Leadership and Success – Sigma Alpha Pi

American Association of Colleges of Nursing, CNC Board of Commissioners Chair, Bylaws Committee

American Nurses Association

Ohio Nurses Association

1981 - 2027 Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing

-ANNA-8004 ORG & MGMT IN HC Level:Graduate

-ANNA-8006 STRAT LEAD & MANG Level:Graduate

-ANNA-8010 HEALTH PLANNING & ANALYSIS Level:Graduate

-ANNA-8020 NA PRACTICUM I Level:Graduate

-ANNA-8022 NA PRACTICUM II Level:Graduate

-ANNA-8024 NA PRACTICUM III Level:Graduate

-NDNP-9006 RESEARCH FOR EBP Level:Graduate

-NURS-8006 RESEARCHBESTEVID Level:Graduate

-NURS-8010 HR IN HEALTH CARE Level:Graduate

-NURS-8012 LDRSHIP HC ORG/SYS Level:Graduate

-ANCH-8001 PRINCIPLES OF POPULATION HEALTH Level:Graduate

2017 -2027 Certification: Clinical Nurse Leader; American Association of Colleges of Nursing

2016 -2031 Certification: Nurse Executive, Advanced; American Nurses Credentialing Center

Phone: 216-832-6085
oliphakm@ucmail.uc.edu