David Kimsey

• Supervised 30 staff across administrative and clinical support functions, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Established biomedical engineering, housekeeping, prosthetics, business office, and patient advocacy departments for new VA health care center.
• Facilitated hiring and training programs to establish effective teams in newly created departments.
• Oversaw environmental services to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Managed advanced medical support clerks to optimize patient care processes.
• Led initiatives for patient advocacy, improving communication between patients and healthcare providers.
• Implemented best practices in department operations to optimize service delivery.
• Coordinated cross-department collaboration, improving communication and patient experience.
• Budgetary manager for the Cape Girardeau VA Health Care (recurring/nonrecurring activation funds) in excess of 10 million.

• Conducted comprehensive analysis of medical supplies and equipment for level three VA facility.
• Led all furniture, fixtures, and equipment procurement for new healthcare center activation.
• Developed interactive dashboards for effective information management and presentation.
• Managed medical inventory to optimize resource allocation across surrounding catchment area.

• Completed 12-month GHATP program under mentorship of VA Medical Center director, gaining insight into healthcare administration practices.

• Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Medical Support Assistant. • Checked in and checked out patients before and after visit with provider. • Contacted patients to set up upcoming appointments. • Relayed VET Link messages to provider. • Retrieved medical paperwork from outside medical facilities to be reviewed by provider and updated to patient medical file. • Proficient in CPRS, Vetlink, and VSE.

• Applied knowledge of healthcare reimbursement rules and coding practices to resolve Medicare patient accounts promptly within assigned duties.

•Provided direct patient care and close supervision of facility patients at an acute Psychiatric Inpatient clinic. Charted patient behavior, following each shift. • Worked directly under the general supervision of the RN charge. • Developed positive relationships with patients and co-workers, following facility policies and procedures by implementing treatment plans and providing crisis intervention as necessary. • Assisted in maintaining a safe environment for both patients and co-workers.

• Answered hospital priority lines, dispatched fixed and rotary ambulance platforms, coordinated hospital security team response, monitored and operated security infrastructure including closed circuit camera systems, alarm panels, radios, mass communication, and flight following systems.

• Led 139-member organization ensuring health, welfare, safety, discipline, morale, and accountability while fostering cohesive team dynamics among soldiers and families. Led training exercises to enhance team readiness and operational effectiveness. Developed strategic plans for mission execution and resource allocation. Coordinated logistics for personnel and equipment in various operational environments.