Experienced and results-driven Healthcare Executive with over a decade of progressive leadership experience. Proven track record of driving organizational growth, improving profitability, and ensuring regulatory and operational excellence. Skilled in strategic planning, physician and staff engagement, and optimizing healthcare operations to deliver exceptional patient outcomes while meeting business objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator/Regional Administrator
SurgCenter of Plano and Oak Point Surgical Suites
10.2018 - Current
Direct, coordinate, and control all aspects of the operating functions, processes, and staff of the facilities
Achieved long term surgical growth from 60 cases a month to over 200 per month.
Drove year over year EBITDA growth through improving operational efficiency, surgical volume growth, and local contract negations.
Onboarded new physicians to strengthen our service lines and enhance market presence.
Grew our highly successful outpatient total joint program form 10 cases per month to over 60 cases per month with 0 transfers.
Achieved Joint Commission accreditation at both centers with no condition level finding , ensuring compliance and quality of excellence.
Achieved service line growth in orthopedics, ENT, and pain.
Operating Room Supervisor
The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
09.2017 - 10.2018
Oversaw daily operations of surgical services, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback to staff aimed at professional development and skill enhancement.
Led training programs for new staff, promoting adherence to best practices and operational protocols.
Implemented Lean Six Sigma process improvements that reduced turnaround times for surgical procedures, enhancing overall efficiency.
Coordinated staffing schedules to optimize workflow and enhance team performance in the operating room.
Participated in the design and build out of the OR expansion project from 5 ORs to 9 ORs
Head Nurse – Cardiac Surgery
Willis Knighton Medical Center – North
01.2011 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse First Assist for Robotics
Promoted to Head Nurse of Cardiac Surgery in January 2012
Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and patient care standards.
Head Nurse – Cardiac Surgery
St Francis Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Specialty Head Nurse
Started the Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic program at St. Francis Medical Center for Dr. White
First assist in all CVOR procedures including taking saphenous leg vein with EVH
Facilitator of construct and design of Hybrid CVOR Suite
Head Nurse – Cardiac Surgery
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
08.2000 - 01.2008
Surgical RN assisting in Cardiology, Neurology, General, Gynecology, and Orthopedic Surgery
Assisted in numerous specialty cases resulting in a diverse knowledge of surgical procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
The University of Nevada (NIFA)
Skills
Administrative experience in staffing, scheduling, BOM, MM, performance improvement, employee training & education
Case volume, safety, and profitability improvements
Skilled negotiator of vendor contracts
Excel in physician recruitment
High physician, employee, and patient satisfaction