CAROL BENNETT
Ft Myers
Summary
Detailed and solution-oriented Nursing Director highly regarded for years of experience leading health care delivery systems. Recognized as a leader with success in developing high performing teams and positive work environments. Extensive experience in financial management and fiscal responsibility. Works collaboratively to achieve optimal results with sustainable outcomes. Excellent communication skills using diplomacy to foster connectivity and engagement from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director GI PCU and Vascular PCU
Lee Health System
Ft Myers, Florida
02.2025 - Current
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance patient care quality outcomes
- Facilitated personalized training and mentoring for managers to strengthen knowledge and leadership skills
- Utilized data analytics to identify process improvement opportunities and optimize staff buy-in resulting in work process efficiencies efficiencies
- Developed RN new hire knowledge assessment tool and implemented customized orientation training to meet individual needs
Nursing Director Cardiac Progressive Care and General Medicine
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Ft Myers, Florida
07.2007 - Current
- Directed Gen Med team to improve teamwork resulting in patient satisfaction rating from 40% to 70%.
- Spearheaded relocation of General Medical team to Cape Coral campus to support construction expansion with no interruptions in service, quality or organizational outcomes.
- Worked collaboratively with Cath lab to implement best practice changes for Radial Cath procedures.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to design, train and implement Cardiac Overflow unit.
- Developed monitoring process for telemetry equipment repairs resulting in cost savings over 11K.
Nursing Director Cardiovascular Surgical and Medical Cardiology
Moses H. Cone Health System, Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, NC
01.1997 - 01.2007
- Managed budgets and resource allocation to optimize departmental performance achieving financial acumen 4% below budget.
- Led strategic initiatives to sustain patient satisfaction scores
- Proactively identified potential risks for Open Heart Surgery patients and implemented process improvement initiatives to minimize negative impacts
- Increased company revenue working collaboratively with nursing departments and streamlining processes resulting in $1.3 million cost-saving measures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University North Carolina
Greensboro, North CarolinaBachelor of Science - Nursing
University North Carolina
Greensboro, North CarolinaSkills
- Strategic planning and Change Management
- Customer Service
- Decision-making
- Budget Management
- Process Improvement
Affiliations
- American Organization of Nurse Leaders / Member
- American Nurses Association / Member
Timeline
Director GI PCU and Vascular PCU
Lee Health System
02.2025 - Current
Nursing Director Cardiac Progressive Care and General Medicine
Gulf Coast Medical Center
07.2007 - Current
Nursing Director Cardiovascular Surgical and Medical Cardiology
Moses H. Cone Health System, Greensboro, NC
01.1997 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Nursing
University North Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University North Carolina