Bryan Mathieson
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Seasoned healthcare executive with a strong record of high productivity and operational efficiency. Expert in strategic planning, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance within clinical and administrative settings. Skilled in patient care coordination, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for exceptional communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive organizational success and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Founder
Mathieson Clinical Consulting
Sarasota, FL
12.2022 - Current
- Provide consulting for nursing and advanced practice providers regarding contract negotiations, operations, recruiting/retention, daily workflow, education, chart reviews, and staffing models.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
Chief Nursing Officer (Lt Colonel)
434th Aerospace Medicine
Grisssom, ARB, IN
10.2011 - Current
- Oversee over 100 airmen for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN), homeland security, mass casualty, and disaster response team
- Hand-selected to oversee medical planning of Indiana's 1st stand-alone acute care field hospital during COVID-19 pandemic
- Delegated clinical operations for Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS)
- One of two medical officers who provided direct hand-on medical care to over 700 residents during humanitarian mission to South Pacific
- Selected as Joint Task Force OIC for over 50 airmen and soldiers during Indiana National Guard COVID-19 response
- One of three medical officers who oversaw medical treatment for Indiana Dept of Corrections COVID-19 response mission for Indiana National Guard
- Selected by Brigadier General as the Indiana Joint Task Force OIC for 10-person team during Nigerian Armed Forces deployment in austere environment
- Recipient of: Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Humanitarian Service Medal
Chief Nursing & Chief Operating Officer
HOLTZ CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND THE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
Miami, FL
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Directed operations of all nursing and ancillary services of 300 bed women's and children's hospital with a 120-bed level 3 NICU. Managed over 1,200 FTEs and reported to CEO.
- Targeted initiatives with intent to improve length of stay and patient experience metrics
- Served as executive lead for children's hospital emergency department renovation, increasing capacity from nine rooms to over 30 rooms
- Operational and Nursing leader overseeing partnership between Shriner's and Jackson for new $16m pediatric pavilion.
- Provided guidance and support for problem solving efforts.
- Implemented process improvements to reduce waste and optimize workflow.
- Facilitated change management initiatives in order to streamline operations.
Senior Director of Nursing
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Memphis, TN
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Member of Nursing Executive Team providing administrative and operational oversight. Developed and implemented the House Supervisor model in world-renowned Magnet designated research facility. Oversaw over 500 FTEs with reporting structure to Chief Nursing Executive.
- Developed, socialized, and implemented multispecialty care coordination service with focus on patient experience, throughput, and efficiency; a first for this institution
- Built $3.5m pro-forma budget to institute new clinical command center, care coordination, and float pool departments
- Implemented staffing model to ensure coverage of six separate areas with over 200+ volunteer employees during global pandemic
- Designed and staffed asymptomatic employee testing model for COVID-19, providing over 5,000 COVID tests per week
- Designed and instituted supplemental COVID operations plan, with cost avoidance of over $1.2m
- Built 1st Emergency Operations Plan for Division of Nursing
- Hand-selected by Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) as key nursing partner in operationalizing St Jude's first Home Healthcare Agency
- Provided interim coverage for CNE, Senior Director of Advanced Practice, Inpatient, & Outpatient director positions.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular communication, feedback, and recognition.
- Established key performance indicators to track progress towards goals.
- Assessed current organizational systems and infrastructure, recommending changes as needed.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met.
- Coordinated with stakeholders across multiple departments to develop innovative strategies for problem solving.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development journey.
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing creative solutions to challenging problems.
- Provided guidance on best practices in project management to ensure successful outcomes.
- Oversaw budgeting processes and ensured fiscal responsibility was maintained throughout the year.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team to develop long-term objectives that would drive success.
Executive Director of Trauma, Plastic, and Acute Care Surgery
LUTHERAN HOSPITAL (a CHS network facility)
Ft Wayne, IN
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented acute care surgery service line model in ACS Level 2 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. Recruited and managed over 10 surgeons, 11 advanced practice providers, and 15 administrative staff. Reported operational efficiency and growth to the network CEO, CFO, and COO.
- Increased market visibility of trauma surgery across Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio by incorporation of outreach and brand management via strategic management approach
- Identified $9.3m worth of missed charges while building division operational budget
- Performed gap analysis of network needs to transition to Level 1 trauma center, stand up new Level 3 Trauma Center, and relocation of Burn Center.
- Built pro-forma operational budget consisting of $18m worth of revenue and $8m in expenses
- Instituted dedicated Acute Care Surgery operating room amid a busy 18 room operative suite
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
- Coordinated special events such as conferences or workshops designed to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
Lead Nurse Practitioner
PARKVIEW PHYSICIANS GROUP
Ft Wayne, IN
08.2008 - 02.2018
- Managed surgical critical care for over 2,000 trauma patients per year in Level 2 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. Provided all aspects of surgical critical care via mechanical ventilation, resuscitation, and invasive procedures. Responsible for overseeing 10 Nurse Practitioners and 4 RNs in a Magnet designated facility.
- Developed and implemented 24 / 7, Advanced Practice model for surgical critical care, a 1st for the institution
- Included recruiting, retention, performance review of new Advanced Practice Providers
- Evaluation of compensation models and contract negotiations
- Participated in quality improvement methods for advance practice
- Hand-selected as course director for Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses Course (ATCN)
- Recommended as Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) instructor
- Editor for airway chapter in 10th edition ATCN course book
- Consulted on utilization of Advanced Practice Providers to Neuro, Orthopedic, Colorectal Surgeries and Critical Care.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Purdue University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Purdue University
Post-Graduate Healthcare Simulation -
Naval Post-Graduate School
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Purdue University
Skills
- Magnet Organizations
- Shared Governance
- Joint Commission Readiness
- Union Negotiations
- Temporary Travel Contracts
- Epic Implementation
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
Affiliations
- Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
- Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST)
Certification
- Nurse Executive-Board Certification, #2021085126
- Family Nurse Practitioner, #2008003599
Publications And Research
- Utilization of Advanced Practice Providers in the Inpatient Setting.
- Team Dynamics & Communication within the Resuscitation Suite.
- Utilization of Simulation in the Critical Care Setting.
- Cricothyrotomy Simulation Using Cadaveric Model.
- Asymptomatic & Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infections after BNT162b2 Vaccination in a Routinely Screened Workforce.
- Workflow Development Models in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Awards And Decorations
- Magnet Innovation Prize Nomination - $75k prize for organization that represents exemplary innovations leading to positive patient outcomes.
- 2021 Clinical Care Improvement Award - Organizational award focusing on an initiative that improved the healthcare delivery process.
- Named one of 2018's Greater Fort Wayne Forty Under 40.
- Founding Partner Vital Sprouts Foundation.
Timeline
Owner/Founder
Mathieson Clinical Consulting
12.2022 - Current
Chief Nursing & Chief Operating Officer
HOLTZ CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND THE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
07.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Director of Nursing
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
07.2019 - 07.2022
Executive Director of Trauma, Plastic, and Acute Care Surgery
LUTHERAN HOSPITAL (a CHS network facility)
02.2018 - 07.2019
Chief Nursing Officer (Lt Colonel)
434th Aerospace Medicine
10.2011 - Current
Lead Nurse Practitioner
PARKVIEW PHYSICIANS GROUP
08.2008 - 02.2018
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Purdue University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Purdue University
Post-Graduate Healthcare Simulation -
Naval Post-Graduate School
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Purdue University