Angela Hathaway
St. Anthony,Idaho
Summary
Results-driven nursing executive and facility administrator with 20+ years' experience leading Med/Surg, ICU, and ambulatory surgery center operations. Skilled in CMS/DNV/AAAHC regulatory readiness, QAPI, infection prevention, staffing optimization and budget stewardship—partnering with executive leadership to deliver safe, efficient ASC start-ups, expansions, and sustained quality improvement.
Strategic nursing executive and facility administrator with 20+ years of progressive leadership across Med/Surg, ICU, and ambulatory surgery centers. Expertise in clinical operations, regulatory compliance (CMS, DNV, AAAHC), QAPI, infection prevention, and risk management. Skilled at building high-performing teams, managing staffing and education programs, and overseeing budgets and supply operations. Proven experience supporting ASC start-ups and expansions, presenting quality and operational metrics to executive leadership and governing bodies. BSN (High Honors) with a strong clinical foundation and commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing/Administrator
Henry's Fork Surgery Center
Rexburg, Idaho
04.2025 - Current
- Leadership & Clinical Oversight: Provide strategic leadership for nursing and clinical operations across multiple ambulatory surgery centers; oversee RNs, surgical technicians, instrument processing, medical assistants, and patient care technicians.
- Facility Administration & Regulatory Compliance: Serve as the designated Facility Administrator for CMS, AAAHC and state regulatory agencies; lead surveys, inspections, corrective action plans, and reporting to the Governing Body to maintain continuous compliance.
- Quality, Safety & Risk Management: Direct QAPI, infection prevention, medication management, emergency preparedness, OSHA and safety programs; investigate incidents and implement improvement plans to enhance patient outcomes and reduce risk.
- Staffing, Education & HR: Manage recruitment, onboarding, competency validation, scheduling, and performance evaluations; maintain staff certifications (BLS/ACLS) and promote continuing education and retention-focused culture.
- Operations & Financial Stewardship: Oversee materials and supply management (medications, OR supplies, implants, specialty equipment).
- Communication & Governance: Act as liaison between nursing, physicians, administration and external partners; prepare and present quality, regulatory and operational updates to leadership and governing boards.
- Growth & Integration: Support start-up, expansion and integration of new ASC locations, including policy development, staffing plans and operational readiness.
- Led nursing staff in implementing patient care protocols and best practices.
- Oversaw training programs for nursing staff, improving skill competency and knowledge retention.
- Developed and enforced policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Director of Nursing MedSurg/ICU
Madisonhealth
Rexburg, Idaho
07.2022 - 04.2025
- Operational Leadership: Direct daily operations, staffing, and resource allocation for Med/Surg and ICU, maintaining 24 hour accountability.
- Clinical and Quality Compliance: Ensure compliance with CMS, DNV, and state regulatory requirements. Establish and monitor evidence-based nursing standards.
- Staff Management and Development: Promotes a culture of safety and accountability
- Financial Stewardship: Develop, monitor and manage operating budgets and capital budgets.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with executive leadership to implement organizational strategies and improve patient care outcomes
- Patient Experience: Address patient concerns and implement improvement strategies to increase satisfaction.
- Developed and monitored nursing protocols to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Streamlined operational workflows, resulting in improved patient outcomes and staff efficiency.
Clinical Manager MedSurg/ICU
Madisonhealth
Rexburg, Idaho
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Operational Leadership: Direct daily operations of the units, including staffing, scheduling, and patient flow.
- Staff Development: Recruit, interview, hiring, training and evaluation of all nursing and support staff.
- Clinical Oversight: Mentor staff, ensure competency, act as a clinical resource for all patient care.
Registered Nurse
Madisonhealth
Rexburg, Idaho
05.2006 - 06.2017
- Performed detailed assessments, monitor vitals, and implement care plans for diverse medical/surgical patients.
- Managed unstable patients, interpret hemodynamics, and operate advanced life support technology.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, therapists, and specialists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, Idaho06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho04.2006
Skills
- Team management, Budgetary oversight, Regulatory compliance Patient Safety
Accomplishments
- Designated Facility Administrator for CMS, AAAHC and state agencies-led survey readiness, inspections, corrective action plans, and reporting to governing bodies to sustain regulatory compliance.
- Supported ambulatory surgery center start-ups and expansions by developing policies, staffing plans, clinical workflows, and training to ensure operational readiness and seamless integration.
- Built and directed QAPI and infection prevention programs, implementing evidence-based protocols and staff education to strengthen patient safety and clinical outcomes.
- Developed staffing models, competency validation and continuing-education programs that improved certification compliance, clinical competency and staff retention across Med/Surg and ICU units.
- Managed operating and capital budgets, supply chain, and implant/medication inventory—implemented process improvements to control costs and ensure clinical availability.
- Prepared and presented operational, quality, and regulatory metrics to executive leadership and governing boards to inform strategic decision-making.
- Led incident investigations, risk mitigation and emergency preparedness initiatives to reduce adverse events and enhance organizational resilience.
Custom
Hobbies
Timeline
Director of Nursing/Administrator
Henry's Fork Surgery Center
04.2025 - Current
Director of Nursing MedSurg/ICU
Madisonhealth
07.2022 - 04.2025
Clinical Manager MedSurg/ICU
Madisonhealth
06.2017 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Madisonhealth
05.2006 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Nazarene University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University-Idaho