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Barbara Zinner

South Euclid,Ohio

Summary

Dynamic nursing executive with extensive experience at Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital, excelling in strategic planning and quality improvement. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency, while empowering teams through leadership initiatives. Adept at navigating complex challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, to achieve sustainable outcomes in healthcare delivery.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President/ Chief Nursing Officer

Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital
Garfield Heights, Ohio
06.2012 - Current
  • Optimized performance of Nursing Department through effective operations management.
    Collaborated with physicians and executive leaders to align departmental goals with strategy.
    Focused on high-level strategies to elevate quality and safety standards.
    Empowered PCNA caregivers through initiatives promoting leadership skills and engagement.
    Standardized roles in stepdown units by facilitating implementation of Progressive Care Unit toolkit.
    Navigated nursing operations through challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic.
    Co-chaired Nursing Institute initiatives, assisting in revision of Strategic Plan and participation in Leadership Summit.
    Enhanced caregiver experience while ensuring financial responsibility and sustainability.

Senior Director of Nursing

Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital
Garfield Heights, Ohio
11.2010 - 06.2012
  • Oversaw inpatient acute care units and Intensive Care Unit, managing staffing office effectively.
    Supervised Advanced Practice nurses and wound care specialists to maintain high standards.
    Provided leadership for Nursing Department in absence of Chief Nursing Officer.
    Encouraged achievement of nursing department metrics related to quality and patient safety.

Director of Nursing, Medical Surgical

Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital
Garfield Heights, Ohio
04.2009 - 11.2010
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by collaborating with directors on patient flow management.
    Led development initiatives for five nurse managers and improved staffing office operations.
    Implemented data-driven changes to advance performance improvement processes through evidence-based practices.

Director of Education & Director of LPN School

Cleveand Clinic Marymount Hospital
Garfield Heights, Ohio
04.1999 - 04.2009
  • Oversaw competency development initiatives to maintain a skilled workforce.
    Partnered with managers to create orientation and competency frameworks for caregivers.
    Developed comprehensive curriculum for inaugural Cleveland Clinic Nursing Leadership Academy.
    Taught and facilitated key modules within the nursing leadership curriculum.
    Supported organization of quarterly Leadership Development forums for leadership engagement.
    Acted as a didactic lecturer at Marymount School of Practical Nursing, enhancing nursing programs.

Critical Care Educator

Marymount Hospital
Garfield Heights, Ohio
07.1995 - 04.1999
  • Developed comprehensive curriculum for orientation and ongoing education in critical care settings.
    Evaluated training effectiveness to optimize competency validation processes.
    Provided expert clinical guidance to staff and patients in Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department.
    Conducted presentations on advanced topics relevant to Step-down unit and Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

Nurse Manager

St. Vincent Charity Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio
12.1989 - 01.1995
  • Managed operations for Cardiac Care Unit with eleven beds and telemetry unit with 40 beds.
    Directed budget management, staffing strategies, and patient flow optimization.
    Championed performance improvement initiatives impacting care delivery standards.
    Supervised unit secretary and staff nurse to uphold patient care quality.

Staff Nurse

Cleveland Veterans Medical Center
Cleveland , Ohio
08.1984 - 12.1989
  • Delivered direct care to critically ill patients in Cardiac and Medical Intensive Care Unit.
    Served as primary preceptor and charge nurse for unit operations.
    Conducted in-service presentations on critical care topics for peer education.
    Taught segments of organization's Critical Care course, enhancing team knowledge.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Health Care Administration

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Illinois City, IL
01-2015

MSN - Nursing Administration

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
01-1996

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
05-1984

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality improvement
  • Financial management
  • Data analysis
  • Patient safety

Certification

  • NE-BC AACN expires March 2029
  • CENP AONL expires March 2026

Timeline

Vice President/ Chief Nursing Officer

Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital
06.2012 - Current

Senior Director of Nursing

Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital
11.2010 - 06.2012

Director of Nursing, Medical Surgical

Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital
04.2009 - 11.2010

Director of Education & Director of LPN School

Cleveand Clinic Marymount Hospital
04.1999 - 04.2009

Critical Care Educator

Marymount Hospital
07.1995 - 04.1999

Nurse Manager

St. Vincent Charity Hospital
12.1989 - 01.1995

Staff Nurse

Cleveland Veterans Medical Center
08.1984 - 12.1989

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Health Care Administration

Chamberlain College of Nursing

MSN - Nursing Administration

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education

Bowling Green State University

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