Beth Mikalauskas MSN, BSN
Park Ridge,IL
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with a proven track record at Advocate Children's Hospital, specializing in program development and patient safety. Expert in pediatric nursing and motivating teams, I've significantly enhanced pediatric care quality. Skilled in change management, I excel in creating innovative solutions for complex pediatric healthcare needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Surgery Program Manager
Advocate Children's Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
07.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily operations and management of pediatric surgical services, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Collaborate with pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to ensure seamless care and patient safety.
- Mentor and train staff members, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical guidelines, protocols, and best practices to enhance the quality and safety of pediatric surgeries.
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership on the pediatric surgery program's status and performance.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards for pediatric surgery services.
Program Development Manager Pediatric Orthopedics
Advocate Children's Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
01.2014 - 06.2023
- Led the design, implementation, and expansion of programs to improve and streamline pediatric orthopedic care.
- Directed the development of new pediatric orthopedic services, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Identified gaps in pediatric orthopedic services and created new initiatives to address patient care needs.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to promote pediatric orthopedic programs, highlighting strengths, new services, and innovative treatments.
Director of Ambulatory Operations
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2001 - 12.2013
- Day-to-day management and strategic development of all ambulatory services, ensuring exceptional patient care, operational efficiency, and alignment with the hospital’s mission to provide high-quality pediatric specialty care.
- Managed a team of clinical and administrative staff, enhanced patient access, improved operational workflows, and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards.
- Worked closely with senior leadership to drive performance improvements, integrate new technologies, and contribute to the growth of ambulatory services at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
- Spearheaded the implementation and rollout of Cerner, enhancing operational efficiency.
Care Coordinator
Division of Specialized Care for Children
Chicago, IL
03.1998 - 04.2001
- Responsible for providing comprehensive care coordination services to children with special healthcare needs, and their families.
- Ensured that children and their families had access to a broad range of services, resources, and healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with medical professionals, community organizations, schools, and other relevant services to create and manage individualized care plans, ensuring optimal healthcare outcomes for children with complex needs.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
La Rabida Children's Hospital
Chicago, IL
05.1995 - 02.1998
- Conducted thorough assessments of pediatric patients' physical, emotional, and developmental health, including history-taking, vital signs monitoring, and performing physical exams.
- Performed pediatric-specific procedures, including blood draws, IV insertion, and wound care.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of pediatricians, specialists, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-1995
Skills
- Nursing leadership
- Patient safety and quality care
- Operations management
- Program development
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Change Management
- Stakeholder communications
Timeline
Children's Surgery Program Manager
Advocate Children's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Program Development Manager Pediatric Orthopedics
Advocate Children's Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2023
Director of Ambulatory Operations
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago
05.2001 - 12.2013
Care Coordinator
Division of Specialized Care for Children
03.1998 - 04.2001
Pediatric Registered Nurse
La Rabida Children's Hospital
05.1995 - 02.1998
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Xavier University