Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Work History
Director, Cardiovascular Services
1 Year 4 Months
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital | 03.2025 - Current
Manage up to 60 direct reports in the Invasive, Non Invasive Cardiology and Interventional Radiology Procedures
Oversee Cardiac Cath, Echo, Stress Tests, Vascular Studies and TEE and TTE ,EKG procedures
Perform daily and month end charge reconciliations for procedures in all departments
Submit Capital Requests for new equipment and maintain agreements for all current equipment
Request charge codes for new equipment and as well as activate charge codes for existing equipment
Experience with Dicom, HL7, Meditech EMR and Radiology and Cardiology PACS systems
Work directly with Quality to ensure desired outcomes and help adhere to hospital policy
Develop Process Improvements to streamline and improve current policies and procedures
Work closely with OR and other departments to ensure all structural procedures including TAVR,Watchman, Mitral Clip, ECMO are successful
Work closely GME fellows to ensure they have the knowledge and resources needed to be successful in the Cardiology program
Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
Directed multidisciplinary teams in implementing hospital-wide process improvements and best practices.
Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligned with organizational goals.
Fostered relationships with community stakeholders to drive hospital engagement and outreach programs.
Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and inform strategic decision-making processes.
Collaborated with executive leadership to shape long-term vision and operational strategy of the hospital.
Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Directed a team of up to 30 staff members to ensure efficient execution of invasive and non-invasive cardiology and interventional radiology procedures.
Managed the oversight of cardiac catheterization, stress testing, vascular studies, and EKG operations, ensuring seamless workflow. Led the coordination of transesophageal and transthoracic echocardiography procedures, optimizing departmental efficiency.
Oversaw management of departmental budgets to ensure financial efficiency.
Conducted thorough charge reconciliations on a daily and monthly basis to ensure procedural accuracy in all departments.
Facilitated submission of capital requests for new equipment and ensured compliance with agreements for existing equipment.
Oversaw charge code requests for new equipment. Managed activation of charge codes for existing equipment.
Managed workforce allocation to maintain optimal staffing levels and support business objectives.
Facilitated invoice submission for all devices utilized within the department to maintain budget compliance.
Monitored and adjusted supply levels to support operational efficiency in all departments.
Utilized DICOM and HL7 standards within Meditech EMR and PACS systems to enhance radiology and cardiology workflows.
Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with hospital policies and achieve desired outcomes.
Formulated and implemented strategies to streamline and elevate current operational protocols.
Delivered comprehensive patient support in cardiac and peripheral procedures to ensure optimal outcomes during diagnostic and interventional cases.
Director, Cardiovascular Services
1 Year 5 Months
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital | 05.2022 - 10.2023
Manage up to 30 staff members in the Invasive, Non Invasive Cardiology departments and Respiratory Therapy
Oversee Cardiac Cath., Echo, Stress Tests, Vascular Studies and TEE , EEG,EKG and Respiratory procedures
Maintain department budgets
Perform daily and month end charge reconciliations for procedures in all departments
Submit Capital Requests for new equipment and maintain agreements for all current equipment
Request charge codes for new equipment and as well as activate charge codes for existing equipment
Maintain appropriate staffing levels
Submit invoices for all devices used in the department for payment
Maintains appropriate supply levels in all departments
Experience with Dicom, HL7, Meditech EMR and Radiology and Cardiology PACS systems
Work directly with Quality to ensure desired outcomes and help adhere to hospital policy
Develop Process Improvements to streamline and improve current policies and procedures
Provide direct patient care in Cardiac and peripheral procedures by Scrubbing and monitoring diagnostic and interventional cases.
Director, Cardiovascular Services
7 Months
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital | 10.2021 - 05.2022
Manage up to 10 staff members in the Invasive, Non Invasive Cardiology departments
Oversee Cardiac Cath., Echo, Stress Tests, Vascular Studies and TEE and TTE , EEG,EKG and Respiratory procedures
Maintain department budgets
Perform daily and month end charge reconciliations for procedures in all departments
Submit Capital Requests for new equipment and maintain agreements for all current equipment
Request charge codes for new equipment and as well as activate charge codes for existing equipment
Maintain appropriate staffing levels
Submit invoices for all devices used in the department for payment
Maintains appropriate supply levels in all departments
Experience with Dicom, HL7, Meditech EMR and Radiology and Cardiology PACS systems
Work directly with Quality to ensure desired outcomes and help adhere to hospital policy
Develop Process Improvements to streamline and improve current policies and procedures
Manager, Invasive and NonInvasive Cardiology Services
2 Years 9 Months
Piedmont Medical Center | 01.2019 - 10.2021
Manage up to 30 staff members in the Cardiac Cath Lab and the Non Invasive Cardiology departments
Oversee Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology, Echo, Stress Tests, Vascular Studies and TEE and TTE , EEG and EKG procedures
Experience with Dicom, HL7, CERNER EMR and Radiology and Cardiology PACS systems
Oversaw management of departmental budgets to ensure financial efficiency.
Perform daily and month end charge reconciliations for procedures in all departments
Submit Capital Requests for new equipment and maintain agreements for all current equipment
Request charge codes for new equipment and as well as activate charge codes for existing equipment
Managed workforce allocation to maintain optimal staffing levels and support business objectives.
Facilitated invoice submission for all devices utilized within the department to maintain budget compliance.
Maintains appropriate supply levels in all departments
Managed accurate timekeeping documentation for all personnel to ensure payroll efficiency.
Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings with Cardiologists and CardioThoracic Surgeons to discuss case outcomes and process changes
Provide direct patient care in Cardiac and peripheral procedures by Scrubbing and monitoring diagnostic and interventional cases.
Hemo Clinical Product Analyst
1 Year 9 Months
Change Healthcare | 03.2017 - 12.2018
Provide remote clinical applications support to end users of Change Healthcare Cardiology monitoring systems
Diagnose software and hardware issues and provide resolutions to the issues stated by the end users
Work with Tier 3 engineers to provide additional resolutions for escalated issues
Gather and interpret medical literature to determine clinical significance in order to present at internal forums for product development and evaluations
Facilitated communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project requirements and expectations.
Participated in trade shows to showcase products capabilities while gathering valuable market intelligence from attendees'' feedbacks.
Lead Cardiovascular Technician
1 Year 11 Months
Raritan Bay Medical Center | 04.2015 - 03.2017
Responsible for training new employees
Perform annual staff evaluations
Charge for all procedures within the department
Maintain and order all departmental supplies
Maintain HIPAA and JCAHO compliance and certifications
Submit data to NCDR registries
Provide direct patient care in Cardiac and peripheral procedures by Scrubbing and monitoring diagnostic and interventional cases.
Clinical Application Specialist
3 Years
Canon Medical Systems | 06.2011 - 06.2014
Traveled nationwide to provide post installation training for physicians and technologists for new and existing customers of Cardiovascular equipment
Taught a formal education class for new users of the imaging equipment
Served as a project manager to provide a training plan to provide the best use of the imaging equipment
Submitted business and expense reports weekly
Cardiovascular Technologist
5 Years
Moses Cone Memorial Hospital | 06.2006 - 06.2011
Provided patient care for diagnostic and interventional Cardiac and Peripheral procedures
Ensured HIPAA compliance and assisted with maintaining JCAHO certification
Ensured daily case flow and appropriate staffing levels
Trained new staff members
Maintained department equipment maintenance
Experience with EPIC EMR and Radiology and Cardiology PACS systems
Education
MHA/MBA
Pfeiffer University
B.S.H.S.
Trident University | 01-2009
Master of Science - Medical Coding and Billing
Penn Foster Career School | 01-2015
R.T. R
Moses Cone School of Radiologic Technology | 01-2006
Skills
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
Affiliations
ARRT, ASRT, AAPC
Timeline
Director, Cardiovascular Services
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Director, Cardiovascular Services
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctor's Hospital
10.2023 - 03.2025Read More
Director, Cardiovascular Services
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Director, Cardiovascular Services
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022Read More
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