Aaron Nelson
Lake Stevens,WA
Summary
A mission-driven professional with a 34-year career in healthcare, driving success through exemplary leadership, team management, and execution of complex operations. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction scores, optimizing efficiency, and achieving cost savings. I excel in navigating challenging and dynamic healthcare environments while delivering exceptional care and results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Manager - Anesthesia
Swedish Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
- Led Swedish Anesthesia's highly effective response to COVID-19, ensuring seamless patient care and safety during the pandemic.
- Improved safety procedures, resulting in a reduction in workplace incidents and creating a secure environment for anesthesia workers.
- Successfully managed and maintained multiple budgets, exceeding $350 million annually, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and government regulations, resulting in no anesthesia findings from DNV, DOH, or other regulators.
- Optimized staffing during busy periods by creating effective employee schedules, reducing overtime by 35% and maintaining high productivity levels.
- Developed and implemented a life cycle methodology to manage capital assets, enhancing asset management and reducing operational costs.
- Implemented point-of-use surveys, contributing to a significant increase in provider satisfaction scores and enhancing the overall anesthesia experience.
- Conducted successful onboarding of new employees through comprehensive training and documentation, fostering a skilled and motivated workforce.
- Mentored and developed new leaders, contributing to a strong leadership pipeline and team cohesiveness.
- Maintained an exceptional staff retention rate of >98% during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic, a testament to effective leadership and employee support.
Lead Anesthesia Technologist
Swedish Medical Center
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Assess surgical schedules and determine resource needs.
- Managed team member work, oriented new employees and assigned tasks.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Anesthesia Technician
Swedish Medical Center
11.2004 - 09.2014
- Performed blood gas analysis, and other point of care testing to monitor patients.
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasound scanning devices, rapid infusers and other medical equipment under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia machines and monitors.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management - Business
Grand Canyon University
Online12.2023
Paramedic Certificate - Emergency Medical Systems
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WABiology & Mathematics - Biology
Everett Community College
Everett, WASkills
- Healthcare Operations Management & Leadership: Efficiently coordinate healthcare operations, prioritize quality care, and drive performance through KPIs
- Project Planning & Execution: Successfully deliver complex projects on time, within budget, by expertly managing diverse teams and resources
- Financial Analysis & Budget Management: Proficient in budget development, driving productivity and cost savings
- Operational Efficiency Enhancement: Optimize operations for desired outcomes using data analytics
- Team Building & Development: Adept at fostering high-performing teams and mentoring growth
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advocacy: Passionately promote respect and equitable care through proactive initiatives
- Strategic Planning & Business Analysis: Skillfully analyze data to inform decision-making and support business growth
- Results-Driven & Quality-Oriented: Committed to achieving measurable results and upholding high healthcare standards
Accomplishments
- Manage and coordinate operations at 75 anesthetizing locations across multiple hospital campuses, ensuring seamless patient care.
- Lead a team of 50 anesthesia technologists and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Provide support to over 160 anesthesia providers, optimizing their productivity and patient outcomes.
- Implemented and optimized technology initiatives, including EPIC, PAS, and Office 365, driving efficiency and improving data management.
- Spearheaded the transformation of an entire paper-driven department to a sustainable Microsoft Office system, streamlining processes and reducing waste.
- Successfully managed budgets exceeding $350 million, achieving cost savings of 4.5% through strategic financial planning.
- Utilized QR Codes and Microsoft Forms to identify, track, and resolve inventory problems, streamlining supply chain processes and reducing errors.
- Developed and implemented standardized workflows, resulting in a significant increase of 30% in operational efficiency.
Certification
- Certified Anesthesia Technician
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- AHA Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider
- WA State Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist
Timeline
Manager - Anesthesia
Swedish Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
Lead Anesthesia Technologist
Swedish Medical Center
09.2014 - 07.2017
Anesthesia Technician
Swedish Medical Center
11.2004 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management - Business
Grand Canyon University
Paramedic Certificate - Emergency Medical Systems
Tacoma Community College
Biology & Mathematics - Biology
Everett Community College