Alan Teegarden
Estero
Summary
With over 30 years of valuable healthcare experience, I aim to leverage my expertise as a healthcare leader to become the Chief Executive Officer at Encompass Health, Cape Coral. I am driven to foster growth and facilitate change while cultivating a strong Executive Leadership Team. Leading Encompass Health and implementing proven strategies for success is an opportunity I am eager to embrace.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Quality and Risk Management
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Built strong partnerships with key stakeholders, enabling increased collaboration on problem-solving efforts and overall process improvements.
- Improved overall product quality by implementing robust testing methodologies and streamlining process improvements.
- Drove root cause analysis investigations for customer complaints, implementing corrective actions that reduced recurrence rates and improved client retention.
- Developed training programs that enhanced employees'' understanding of quality standards, leading to improved production accuracy and efficiency.
- 2024, Became a Leadership Coach for Encompass Health
- 2024, Helped to lead the Rehabilitation Hospital of Naples to #8 in the Clinical Rankings report for Encompass Health.
- Managed external audits, maintaining compliance with industry regulations and achieving certification renewals without interruptions.
- 2024, Completed 2 Collier County community-wide presentations about Preventing Falls at Home and Emergency Preparedness.
- 2024, Received recognition for having one of the company’s lowest fall rate.
- Established clear performance metrics, monitoring progress to ensure continuous improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction.
- 2023, Became a Regional Preceptor for Encompass Health Southeast Region.
- 2022, Helped to successfully open the Rehabilitation Hospital of Naples.
- Enhanced customer complaint resolution processes, expediting response times and boosting overall satisfaction scores.
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Lee Health System
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Served as a mentor to new hires, providing guidance on clinical skills, organizational policies, and best practices for optimal patient care in the vascular access setting.
- Expedited patient discharge through prompt removal of unnecessary lines, reducing overall length of stay in the hospital setting.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between units for patients requiring ongoing vascular access care, ensuring seamless continuity of treatment.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives, conducting audits and analyzing data to identify areas for enhancement in the vascular access program.
Senior Director of Quality and Risk Management
Bourbon Community Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2022
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Created an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency with process improvements and automation.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence within the organization.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products, meeting deadlines and budgets.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through effective resource allocation and budget management.
- Participated with the C Suite in strategic planning and budget development
- Partnered with the CNO to provide direct clinical oversight for the hospital.
- Participated in goal development for annual bonus plan for all leaders.
Director Med/Surgical and Critical Care
Bourbon Community Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Direct oversight for a busy Medical Surgical and ICU unit.
- FTE management, bed management, and staff scheduling
- Participation in various performance improvement projects.
Emergency Department Nurse Manager
Harrison Memorial Hospital
03.2007 - 12.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex patients.
- Established strong relationships with external stakeholders, including EMS providers, local hospitals, and community organizations.
- Reduced medication errors by introducing a standardized medication administration system.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and updating department protocols.
- I provided direct oversight of a 16-bed emergency department including all FTE and budget management.
- Participated in performance improvement projects to improve metrics such as length of stay and wait times.
- Led the efforts toward trauma level designation.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Aspen University
09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
05.2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Maysville Community College
05.1997
Skills
- Skilled in Digital Tools
- Skilled in Microsoft Software Suite
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Patient-Centered Care Approach
- Drive Financial Performance
- Strategic Leadership
- Commitment to Patient Outcomes
- Focus on Team Development
- Quality risk assessment
- Quality assurance techniques
- Operational excellence
Certification
Certified Professional In Healthcare Quality
Certified Professional in Patient Safety
Awards
- 2024, Received Encompass Overall Quality Award at the National DQR/DOP Conference
- 2020, Led Bourbon Community Hospital to the National Quality Leader Award in collaboration with Duke University.
- 2018, Winner of the inaugural Director of the Year Award for Bourbon Community Hospital.
- 2018, Recipient of Lifepoint Health’s greatest honor, the Mercy Award.
Publications
2019 Published in the American Journal of Infection Control detailing Environmental services' impact on healthcare-associated Clostridium difficile reduction.
Timeline
Director of Quality and Risk Management
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Lee Health System
07.2021 - 07.2023
Senior Director of Quality and Risk Management
Bourbon Community Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2022
Director Med/Surgical and Critical Care
Bourbon Community Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2015
Emergency Department Nurse Manager
Harrison Memorial Hospital
03.2007 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Maysville Community College
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Aspen University