Open To Work
Allen M. Johnson
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Transformational Nursing and Healthcare Operations Executive with extensive experience in trauma, ICU, and emergency services. Demonstrated leadership in achieving zero-deficiency audit results and enhancing patient outcomes through strategic quality initiatives and team collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing – Oncology Education, Compliance & Standard Practice
Baptist Health South Florida
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Led system-wide regulatory readiness and audit programs achieving zero deficiencies
- Directed clinical quality initiatives across 10 entities
- Partnered with physicians to optimize care delivery and outcomes
- Miami Cancer Institute
Director of Clinical Operations / Physician Practice
Baptist Health South Florida
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversaw operations across large physician network (200+ physicians, 225+ APPs)
- Improved utilization, care coordination, and performance metrics
- Led data-driven operational improvements
Nurse Manager
University of Miami Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Led high-acuity units including surgical oncology and telemetry
- Improved patient outcomes and regulatory compliance
- Served as escalation leader for complex clinical cases
Director of Critical Care (ICU & ED)
Bon Secours Health System
Ashland, Kentucky
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Led 63-bed ICU and 17-bay ED operations
- Reduced ICU LOS by 10–15% and improved throughput
- Implemented Rapid Response Team and improved patient safety outcomes
Trauma & Surgical ICU Nurse / Charge Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Led ICU operations as Charge Nurse in high-acuity trauma setting
- Managed complex trauma patients from resuscitation through recovery
- Provided high-quality care in leading trauma center, contributing to exceptional patient recovery and team success
- Collaborated with KODA / Network for Hope to optimize organ donor management processes, enhancing patient outcomes
- Maintained physiologic stability for donor patients, ensuring quality of care and providing support for families during critical moments
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership,Finance&Organizational Manageme
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05-2000
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Ashland Community College
Ashland, KY05-1995
Skills
- Oncology Care Coordination
- Oncology Nursing
- Oncology Patient Protocols
- Patient Care Management
- Patient safety
- Clinical excellence
- Performance improvement
- Accreditation readiness
- Physician collaboration
- Patient Education Initiatives
- Staff retention
Personal Biography
Transformational Nursing & Operations Leader | Culture Builder | Quality, Safety & High-Acuity Performance Expert. I am a strategic healthcare operations and nursing leadership executive with a track record of elevating performance across complex, multi-entity environments. My leadership philosophy is grounded in presence, clarity, and accountability — creating cultures where teams feel supported, aligned, and empowered to deliver exceptional outcomes. Throughout my career, I have led large-scale operational transformations, standardized clinical and professional practice, and strengthened high-acuity service lines through disciplined execution and human-centered leadership. I excel in environments undergoing growth, change, or restructuring, bringing structure to complexity and stability to high-demand settings. My work has consistently improved quality, safety, engagement, and operational reliability across diverse care delivery models. I am passionate about developing leaders and building cohesive teams while designing systems that enable excellence at scale. I bring a steady, collaborative, and forward-thinking approach to strategy execution, operational optimization, and change leadership—aligning people, processes, and performance with patient care at the forefront.
Credentials
- MSN
- RN
- NE-BC
Leadership Statement
I am a presence-driven, people-centered leader who builds high-performing teams through visibility, trust, and operational discipline. My approach is grounded in listening, coaching, and removing barriers so caregivers and teams can deliver safe, exceptional work. I believe that culture is shaped by what leaders consistently model, and I prioritize clarity, accountability, and genuine connection in every environment I lead. Throughout my career, I have strengthened high-acuity operations, elevated clinical and professional practice, and guided teams through complex change with steadiness and transparency. I thrive in fast-moving settings where teamwork, sound judgment, and process reliability must align. My focus is always on developing people, improving systems, and creating workplaces where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to perform at their best. 'I believe in the power of presence. Leadership isn’t exercised from a distance, it’s built in the moments where you show up, listen, observe, and engage. Respect what you inspect is more than a principle; it’s a commitment to excellence and accountability. When leaders are visible, consistent, and invested, teams feel valued, standards rise, and trust is earned. My presence isn’t about control—it’s about connection, credibility, and creating a culture where people are proud of the work they do.'
Licensure Certifications Recognitions
- Multi-State RN Licensure (NLC), ACTIVE, RN 1094505, 10/31/26
- Registered Nurse, Florida, De-activated, RN 9306351, 12/31/25
- BLS, American Heart Association
- ACLS, American Heart Association
- PALS, American Heart Association
- RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement)
- CITI Training, Human Research Protections
- America’s Best in Medicine, 2025
- Transformational Nurse Leader of the Year, University of Miami, 2018
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$160000/yr - $180000/yrTimeline
Director of Nursing – Oncology Education, Compliance & Standard Practice
Baptist Health South Florida
01.2024 - 01.2025
Director of Clinical Operations / Physician Practice
Baptist Health South Florida
01.2023 - 01.2024
Nurse Manager
University of Miami Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2023
Director of Critical Care (ICU & ED)
Bon Secours Health System
01.2006 - 01.2009
Trauma & Surgical ICU Nurse / Charge Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership,Finance&Organizational Manageme
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morehead State University
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Ashland Community College