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DAN MCKENNA

Kingston,MA

Summary

Successful Hospital Administrator with experience supporting program needs and managing projects with little oversight. Strong track record of reviewing and assessing processes and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to streamline office operations.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

VAMC WEST ROXBURY
West Roxbury, MA
10.2010 - Current

I AM CURRENTLY THE WEEKEND AND EVENING HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR AT THE WEST ROXBURY VA MEDICAL CENTER. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM, INCLUDING ASSIGNMENT OF INPATIENT BEDS, TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION ISSUES, COMPUTER AND LOGISTICAL ISSUES, AND PATIENT MANAGEMENT.

Retail Store Manager

Baby Furniture Warehouse
Braintree, MA
03.2003 - 10.2010

I WAS A MANAGER AT A RETAIL FURNITURE STORE SPECIALIZING IN BABY FURNITURE. I MANAGED 10 STAFF, SCHEDULED FURNITURE DELIVERIES AND WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EVERYDAY FUNCTION OF THE STORE. SALES EXCEEDED 1 MILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR.

Public Affairs Officer

VA Medical Center JAMAICA PLAIN MA
Jamaica Plain, MA
01.1998 - 09.2002

I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAY TO DAY PUBLIC AFFAIRS DUTIES FOR THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR, INCLUDING MEETING WITH CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONS, UNION OFFICIALS, MEDIA INQUIRIES, VETERANS GROUPS, AND EMPLOYEE STAFF INFORMATION.

ADMINISTATIVE OFFICER-PSYCHIATRY SERVICE

VA Medical Center JAMAICA PLAIN
Jamaica Plain, MA
01.1994 - 01.1998

I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION OF THE VA PSYCHIATRY SERVICE, DOCUMENTING WORKLOAD AND CREDENTIALING OF THE PHYSICIANS AND RECRUITING OF RESIDENTS AND INTERNS

Administrative Officer

VA Medical Center JAMAICA PLAIN
Jamaica Plain, MA
01.1991 - 01.1994

I WAS THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR THE CHIEF OF MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION. MY DUTIES INCLUDED ENSURING WORKLOAD DATA WAS CORRECTLY INPUTTED AND PERFORMED STUDIES ON EFFICIENCY AND RECOMMENDED CHANGES IN PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT NEW PROGRAMS

Administrative Officer

VA Medical Center WEST LOS ANGELES
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA
06.1986 - 01.1991

I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS AND CREDENTIALING RESIDENT AND INTERN IN THE LARGEST MEDICAL SERVICE IN THE VA SYSTEM.

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Rockville, MD
06.1981 - 06.1986

I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FACILITY MANAGEMENT FACILITIES FOR THE CENTER OF RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SECTION, RUNNING 10 WAREHOUSES THAT STORED EXPERIMENTAL DEVICES FOR APPROVAL BY THE FDA.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
06.1979

Skills

TEAM PLAYER

VAST EXPERIENCE IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD

COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH ALL LEVELS

PLANNING AND COORDINATION SKILLS

ANALYTICAL SKILLS WITH REAL TIME APPLICATIONS

Timeline

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

VAMC WEST ROXBURY
10.2010 - Current

Retail Store Manager

Baby Furniture Warehouse
03.2003 - 10.2010

Public Affairs Officer

VA Medical Center JAMAICA PLAIN MA
01.1998 - 09.2002

ADMINISTATIVE OFFICER-PSYCHIATRY SERVICE

VA Medical Center JAMAICA PLAIN
01.1994 - 01.1998

Administrative Officer

VA Medical Center JAMAICA PLAIN
01.1991 - 01.1994

Administrative Officer

VA Medical Center WEST LOS ANGELES
06.1986 - 01.1991

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
06.1981 - 06.1986

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

University of Maryland - College Park
DAN MCKENNA