Beverly Harrison
Lansdale,Pennsylvania
Summary
Strategic leader in professional development with a proven track record in planning and executing education programs. Possess strong skills in building relationships, fostering growth, and enhancing the skills of team members. Impactful contributions include designing innovative learning strategies that improve performance and productivity. Respected for ability to align training initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Jefferson Health at Home by Bayada
Horsham, PA
06.2024 - Current
- Supervise routine activities that mainntain regulatory compliance and quality measures.
- Conduct regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives and goal achievement.
- Coordinate resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Create improvement plans that outline education, desired goals and timeliness of success
- Monitor market conditions and competitor activities to drive business decisions.
- Organize training sessions to educate staff on new policies and procedures.
- Facilitate professional development and education of peers, management team and staff
Associate Director
Abington-Jefferson Health Homecare and Hospice
Willow Grove, PA
04.2013 - 06.2024
- May 2019-2022: Associate Director of Hospice
- Supervised daily operations of hospice program focusing on personnel management
- Oversaw departmental budgeting, forecasting, planning, and reporting
- Guided team members to achieve optimal outcomes
- July 2014-May 2019: Clinical Manager of Patient Flow Center for Homecare and Hospice
- Handled referral intake and scheduling with efficiency.
- Provided guidance and support to staff in order to maximize their performance.
- Spearheaded initiatives to enhance employee training and development
- April 2010-July 2014: Clinical Manager Homecare
- Clinical oversight of Med-Surg Homecare team
Director of Clinical Operations Homecare/Hospice
North Penn VNA
Lansdale, PA
04.2010 - 04.2013
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, administrators, and other healthcare providers across multiple locations.
- Provided onboarding and coaching to new hires to help each feel comfortable in job positions and prepared to handle various responsibilities.
- Participated in strategic planning initiatives aimed at optimizing organizational resources while maintaining high standards of care delivery.
Director of Clinical Services
Fox Subacute Center
Plymouth Meeting, PA
05.2001 - 04.2010
- Developed and implemented clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities, including assessments, treatments and evaluations of patients' progress.
- Supervised the daily operations of assigned departments, such as nursing, medical records and laboratory services.
- Monitored quality assurance initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
- Managed budgets and resources for departments within the facility.
- Ensured that all department personnel maintained a high level of professionalism and customer service standards.
- Provided staff education on current trends in clinical practice.
Clinical Resource Coordinator
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
09.1997 - 05.2001
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
- Conducted reviews of inpatient utilization for compliance with admission criteria and concurrent review requirements.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
06.1995 - 09.1997
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients with critical illnesses or injuries.
- Performed advanced procedures, such as administering intravenous medications, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertion.
- Educated family members about the patient's condition, treatments, and discharge planning needs.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings related to patient care decisions.
Staff Nurse
Northeastern Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.1990 - 06.1995
- Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit Nurse
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
Education
Masters of Health Administration - Health Administration
St Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05-1996
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA05-1990
Skills
- Project Management
- Business Administration
- Staff Development
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Contract Management
- People Management
- Facilities Management
- Human Resources Management
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Team Management
- Professional training
- Peer Mentoring
- Program Development
- Continuing education
- Regulatory Compliance
Affiliations
- Volunteered in various roles supporting my community
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau-Nursing Honor Society
Accomplishments
- 2017-Recipient of the Abington-Jefferson Health Nursing Excellence Award for Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Director
Jefferson Health at Home by Bayada
06.2024 - Current
Associate Director
Abington-Jefferson Health Homecare and Hospice
04.2013 - 06.2024
Director of Clinical Operations Homecare/Hospice
North Penn VNA
04.2010 - 04.2013
Director of Clinical Services
Fox Subacute Center
05.2001 - 04.2010
Clinical Resource Coordinator
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
09.1997 - 05.2001
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
06.1995 - 09.1997
Staff Nurse
Northeastern Hospital
06.1990 - 06.1995
Masters of Health Administration - Health Administration
St Joseph's University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing
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