Amy Dawson
Alliance,OH
Summary
Seeking additional experience in nursing leadership, organizational management, and professional development. Experienced nurse leader with over 18 years of experience in acute and inpatient nursing, demonstrating a strong track record of managing and implementing high-impact projects across multiple divisions. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve quality outcomes and enhance the delivery of high-quality patient care. Dedicated to promoting change initiatives, education, and staff development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Chief Nursing Officer Med/Surg, Progressive Care, Operations
Summa Health
04.2022 - Current
- Oversight of 16 med/Surg, PCU and observation nursing units within two hospitals
- Responsible for Administrative Nursing Supervision team, Central staffing office, Regional Float Pool
- Plans and implements operational budget in collaboration with system CNO.
- Recent accomplishments: Creation of Regional Float Pool, reduction of contracted agency nurses by 50%
Expert Content Reviewer
Lippincott Procedures
10.2018 - Current
- Reviews and updates nursing procedures for current evidence-based practice.
- Wolters Kluwer Publishing
Unit Director
Summa Health System
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Leads and manages a 37-bed telemetry unit. Plans and implements operational budget to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Ensure staff complete mandatory, ongoing education.
- Ensure staff continuously strive towards improved service excellence.
- Collaborates with CNO and other Unit Directors to address new and ongoing issues within individual units and department of nursing.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Summa Health System
04.2015 - 07.2021
- Fostered strong partnerships with nursing leadership and clinical staff to enhance teamwork and communication across departments.
- Facilitated implementation of Lippincott procedures and standardized nursing policies across the system.
- Identified and addressed various quality issues by developing and implementing comprehensive improvement strategies within the system.
- Facilitated collaborative evaluations of nursing practices through a structured peer review process, ensuring quality care delivery.
Nursing Supervisor
Summa Health System
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Under guidance of the Unit Director, assisted in leadership and management of 26 bed Medical ICU.
RN
Summa Health System
08.2008 - 11.2013
- Medical ICU
RN Clinical Nurse
Cleveland Clinical – Hillcrest Hospital
07.2006 - 05.2011
- Critical Care Float
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
Case Western Reserve University
05-2025
Master of Science Nursing -
The University of Cincinnati
05-2013
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
The University of Akron
05-2006
Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strategic innovation development
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Flexibility in changing environments
- Responsive to shifting priorities
- Effective time management
- Problem-solving ability
Accomplishments
- Led comprehensive transformation initiatives, including deployment of Virtual Nursing and AI integration to advance clinical decision support and nursing efficiency.
- Collaborated with finance to review staffing grids, establish standardized HPPD targets, and streamline the use of companion and float pool staff.
- Reduced divisional staff turnover by 10% through retention focused initiatives including staff wellness and self-care programs.
- Implemented structured finance-focused competency programs for managers to boost their operational understanding.
Affiliations
- Northeast Ohio Organization for Nurse Leadership
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- American Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
- American Association of Medical/Surgical Nurses
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
Timeline
Associate Chief Nursing Officer Med/Surg, Progressive Care, Operations
Summa Health
04.2022 - Current
Unit Director
Summa Health System
07.2021 - 04.2022
Expert Content Reviewer
Lippincott Procedures
10.2018 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Summa Health System
04.2015 - 07.2021
Nursing Supervisor
Summa Health System
11.2013 - 04.2015
RN
Summa Health System
08.2008 - 11.2013
RN Clinical Nurse
Cleveland Clinical – Hillcrest Hospital
07.2006 - 05.2011
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science Nursing -
The University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
The University of Akron