Bonnie Goans
Lyons,KS
Summary
Dedicated and goal-driven Risk Manager with over 15 years of experience in healthcare operations, focusing on risk management and regulatory compliance. Developed policies and quality assurance initiatives that reduced incident report backlog from over 100 to compliance levels. Expertise in emergency preparedness planning and grievance resolution, including creation of comprehensive Emergency Operations Plans (EOP). Knowledgeable in Level IV Trauma Center regulations and maintaining survey readiness.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Hospital District #1 of Rice County
Lyons, KS
07.2022 - 12.2025
- Coordinated quality assurance audits for departments to ensure compliance with standards.
- Monitored safety protocols and infection control measures in patient care areas.
- Assisted implementation of new quality management systems across facility.
- Reviewed incident reports and facilitated root cause analysis for quality issues.
- Trained new employees on quality assurance practices and hospital policies.
- Developed Quality Assurance protocols to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored performance trends to identify potential improvements in QA process.
- Documented non-conformance issues, tracked corrective actions, and reported resolution status.
Trauma Coordinator/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Hospital District #1 of Rice County
Lyons, KS
05.2015 - 07.2022
- Identified and assessed potential risks in hospital operations, proposing effective mitigation strategies.
- Analyzed patient safety data to enhance care quality and ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to develop comprehensive risk management protocols.
- Trained staff on best practices for risk management and emergency response procedures.
- Reviewed incident reports to identify trends and proposed corrective actions.
- Created and implemented effective policies and procedures for risk management.
- Reported identified risk management issues to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Coordinated trauma response protocols to ensure optimal patient care.
Registered Nurse
Hospital District #1 of Rice County
Lyons, KS
12.2002 - 12.2025
- Evaluated and implemented nursing care plans for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations promptly and accurately.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures efficiently.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-1992
Skills
- Risk assessment and compliance auditing
- Incident reporting and investigation
- Policy development and implementation
- Performance improvement strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Data analysis and quality management
- Patient safety initiatives
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
- Statistical analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Project management
- Quality audits
- Analytical skills
- Process improvement
Certification
Registered Nurse, Kansas State Board of Nursing, October 2027, 13-93725-101
Timeline
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Hospital District #1 of Rice County
07.2022 - 12.2025
Trauma Coordinator/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Hospital District #1 of Rice County
05.2015 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Hospital District #1 of Rice County
12.2002 - 12.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hutchinson Community College
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Kansas State University