Charmaine Simms
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dynamic Associate Director at Mount Sinai Beth Israel with a proven track record in strategic leadership and process improvement. Expert in mentoring and developing staff, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering collaboration. Successfully implemented training programs that elevated compliance standards, driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director Physician Assistants
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
09.2015 - 04.2025
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and patient care delivery.
- Directed cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements across departments.
- Developed training programs for staff, promoting compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to define long-term strategic objectives and performance metrics.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the organization, fostering professional growth and development initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between departments, enhancing collaboration and service delivery outcomes.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
- Reviewed proposed regulatory changes and evaluated potential impacts on business operations.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call outs.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Led teams of up to 1 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
Physician Assistant
Mount Sinai Beth Isearl
01.1992 - 09.2015
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine medical histories and clinical needs.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, management, and health promotion strategies.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring adherence to protocols for patient safety.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for emergency response and patient management protocols.
- Followed prescribed care plans based on documented patient condition and presenting symptoms.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
Education
Physician Assistant
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
Bronx, New YorkBiology
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NYSkills
- Strategic leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Process improvement
- Onboarding and training
- Hiring and training
- Schedule coordination
- Performance evaluations
- Project management
- Staff development
Affiliations
- NCCPA
- AAPA
Certification
- Physician Assistant Certified (NCCPA)
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Associate Director Physician Assistants
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
09.2015 - 04.2025
Physician Assistant
Mount Sinai Beth Isearl
01.1992 - 09.2015
Physician Assistant
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
Biology
College of Staten Island
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