Ashby Payne BSN, R.N., MPA
Medical Operations
Riverview,FL
Summary
Proven leader with over 20 years' experience as a medical operations director and director of program management working in medical and humanitarian operations. My career spans private, public, and government organizations in the United States, Europe, and Africa. Organizations include the U.S. Department of Defense, public health organizations, private and county trauma hospitals, FEMA, Health and Human Services, and local health departments. I have a strong focus on teamwork and consistently to achieving positive outcomes to all who suffer during a disaster or every day tragedies. I have excellent communication and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Emergency Department R.N.
HCA HEALTHCARE BRANDON
Tampa, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: HCA Healthcare Systems
- Duties: Staffing HCA Brandon Emergency Department critical care nursing
Critical Care Contract Nurse
KRUCIAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Texas Emergency Response Taskforce
- Provided critical response relief to COVID-19 Pandemic in McAllen, TX and Weatherford, TX
Critical Care Registered Nurse
TENET RESOURCE AGENCY
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Duties: Staffed four hospitals in the El Paso, TX area with critical care nursing. Response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Program Director Critical Care Nurse Education
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER LEVEL 1 TRAUMA
El Paso, Texas
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed hospital wide education policy, programs, and implementation
- Implemented critical care clinical nursing education, training, competencies, and professional development for Emergency, ICU and Trauma departments
- Conducted formal assessments to improve program effectiveness and nursing competencies
- Advised hospital leadership (Chief Nursing Officer, Unit Directors, Informatics, Graduate Nurse Program Director, and Nursing Professional Development Specialists) to deliver educational programs and procured resources based on needs assessments and adult learning theory
- Established strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problem solving
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
Director of Operations-Occupational Health
US ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND, EUROPE
Landstuhl, Germany
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Directed and coordinated organization mission of providing comprehensive military and civilian health and preventative medicine programs for over 100,000 employees in support of all USAREUR Garrisons, training areas, and contingency/combat forces operating in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines to ensure US, EU, and partner nation compliance to regulations
- Evaluated programs and initiated requirements for the medical surveillance, monitored and coordinated for those employees exposed to volatile hazards in combat and garrison operations including CBRNE, lead exposure programs, and nuclear weapons programs
- Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
- Oversaw daily operations and teams across multiple countries, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Directed and coordinated budget and contracting activities including international multi-million-dollar contracts supporting the Occupational Health programs in the United States, Germany, Belgium, and Italy
- Advised the C-Suite and provided subject matter expertise on Public Health Command (PHC) policies, risks assessments, procedures and directives, and operational planning to the commander of PHCE
- Served as the subject matter expert advisor to the commander of Public Health Command Europe
Public Health Operations Manager
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND, EUROPE
Stuttgart, Germany
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Led a team of nine employees responsible for implementing Occupational Medicine Division operations and programs within Installation Management Command Europe (IMCOM-E)
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Established and implemented departmental policies and objectives, evaluation tools, data collection processes, and requirements for Local National and U.S DoD customers
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
Trauma Program Manager- Trauma Services
MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Monterey , CA
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Directed a team of five program managers responsible for the planning, development, implementation of Monterey County's first ever Level II Trauma Center and Trauma System
- Collaborated with hospital administration to develop strategic plans for program growth and expansion.
- Served as the operations manager responsible for resource allocation, coordination, maintenance, evaluation, and contracting of Monterey County's trauma program once chosen by independent panel
- Developed and implemented pre-hospital programs in accordance with relevant laws, policies, and regulatory requirements, to keep all EMS employees in compliance with public obligations
- Created and applied policies and guidelines for the county pre-hospital services including national standards for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), Stroke, and all other Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider Activities
- Established and maintained the first formal system wide metrics driven quality improvement (QI) program for Trauma Services, Trauma state designation, and STEMI/Stroke prehospital care
- Served as a medical operational and contingency planner for county responses to natural and manmade disasters
Program Manager- Excess Property
U.S. AFRICA COMMAND J5
Stuttgart, Germany
08.2009 - 03.2012
- Company Overview: Department of Defense, Humanitarian and Health Activities Branch, J5
- Department of Defense Excess Property Program for the continent of Africa in accordance with U.S strategic goals, policies and objectives
- Worked closely with US Embassy Office of Security Cooperation (OSC) personnel in Embassies across Africa in 53 countries to bring program assistance to countries requesting humanitarian aid
- Directed and coordinated a $14 million annual program budget for multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Supervised three multinational employees as well as managed multiple small disaggregated planning teams with dissimilar operational objectives
- Planned and managed international and local logistics including developing contract support for the movement and delivery of bulk humanitarian goods
- Planned and executed four multinational conferences on the continent of Africa including participation of over 100 attendees to include senior level diplomats
- Developed educational materials annually for Chief of Mission personnel in all U.S Embassies across Africa including white paper and fact sheet development for distribution to senior leadership on disaster and humanitarian crisis response within the African AOR
Emergency Department R.N.
WOMCACK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER-FT LIBERTY
Ft. Bragg, NC
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Served as a staff nurse as well as Charge RN equally
- Patient acuity ranging from highly critical to tertiary care
Team Leader
HHS-DMAT-NDMS TX-4
11.2004 - 05.2007
- Company Overview: Disaster Medical Assistance Team- Health and Human Services
- Participated in hurricane response deployments in 2005 and 2006 including Katrina and Rita
- Planned disaster preparedness and response, execution and review for State of Texas District 4
- Performed response operations for the federal government during national disasters
- Managed medical teams of up to 10 people responsible for field medical care ranging from minor to high acuity, as well as managed and maintained all medical equipment
- Responsible for writing after action reports on disaster deployments, patient tracking from field recovery to hospital discharge, and interagency collaboration for execution of response objectives
Staff Registered Nurse
ACUTE RESOURCES MEDICAL STAFFING
03.2004 - 05.2007
- Demonstrated high flexibility evidenced by the acuity and daily change in hospital and RN tasks (ICU, ER, OR, Recovery)
- Agency Staffing
Staff Registered Nurse
PARKLAND HOSPITAL LEVEL 1 TRAUMA
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Areas of specialty: SICU, BICU, MICU, ED, Trauma Hall
- Barbra Clark Mims Critical Care and Trauma Nurse Internship graduate and Staff RN in the Burn Intensive Care Unit
- Extensive knowledge and qualification in all critical care areas and Trauma Hall in the Parkland Emergency
Education
Master of Public Administration - Emergency Administration and Disaster Planning
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 08.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Problem-solving
Performance monitoring
Incidents management
Contract management
Strategic planning and execution
Process improvements
Risk mitigation
Teamwork and collaboration
Operations management
Team building
Program evaluation and modification
Scope definition
Operations management
Team building
Program evaluation and modification
Scope definition
Timeline
Emergency Department R.N.
HCA HEALTHCARE BRANDON
12.2024 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
TENET RESOURCE AGENCY
04.2020 - 05.2020
Critical Care Contract Nurse
KRUCIAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS
02.2020 - 04.2022
Program Director Critical Care Nurse Education
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER LEVEL 1 TRAUMA
01.2019 - 04.2020
Director of Operations-Occupational Health
US ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND, EUROPE
09.2016 - 07.2018
Public Health Operations Manager
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND, EUROPE
02.2015 - 09.2016
Trauma Program Manager- Trauma Services
MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
09.2012 - 12.2013
Program Manager- Excess Property
U.S. AFRICA COMMAND J5
08.2009 - 03.2012
Emergency Department R.N.
WOMCACK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER-FT LIBERTY
08.2007 - 07.2008
Master of Public Administration - Emergency Administration and Disaster Planning
University of North Texas
08.2005 - 05.2007
Team Leader
HHS-DMAT-NDMS TX-4
11.2004 - 05.2007
Staff Registered Nurse
ACUTE RESOURCES MEDICAL STAFFING
03.2004 - 05.2007
Staff Registered Nurse
PARKLAND HOSPITAL LEVEL 1 TRAUMA
08.2003 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
08.1999 - 05.2003