David Stockwell
Roseville,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
I have 36 years of experience in healthcare leadership within a comprehensive health care system at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
I have worked as a hospital and healthcare system CEO at four different medical centers, and have spent my career advancing new and creative ways to improve the overall healthcare experience of our patients.
Besides leading the healthcare system, my co-workers and subordinates have developed a camaraderie and sense of loyalty as we honor each other and build teamwork into our everyday work life.
I have a very strong ethical compass and servant leadership perspective.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
VA Northern California Health Care System
Mather
10.2013 - Current
- Created and implemented strategies to enhance patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
- Provided leadership in developing quality improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
- Developed strategic plans for expanding services offered by the hospital.
- Ensured that all clinical activities were conducted in accordance with professional standards of practice.
- Collaborated with external partners on joint projects aimed at enhancing patient care services.
- Actively engaged in public relations activities promoting awareness about the hospital's mission and services.
- Responded proactively to concerns and questions by acting on patient feedback.
- Chaired staff meetings, providing status updates on key activities to clinical management.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Successfully oversaw the operations of a $1.6B annual budget and led a team of 4500 employees across 13 sites
- Increased hospital bed capacity by 47% within the last decade
Deputy Medical Center Director
VA Medical Center
Portland, OR
07.2006 - 10.2013
- Developed budget plans for each department within the healthcare facility.
- Analyzed staffing needs within the organization based on projected patient volumes.
- Chaired staff meetings, providing status updates on key activities to clinical management.
- Played a pivotal leadership position in managing a highly complex VA medical center, catering to the healthcare needs of numerous veterans on an annual basis.
- Served as hospital CEO for two years during recruitment periods
Acting Medical Center Director
VAMC Boise
Boise, ID
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Oversaw the creation of a hospital strategic plan to include long term care, acute care, mental health, outpatient medical and surgical specialty care, and primary care services.
- Implemented and established a successful medical research division.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
Associate Medical Center Director
VA Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
07.2001 - 07.2006
- Efficiently coordinated and provided creative management of health care services to veterans in a highly rural catchment area, ensuring comprehensive coverage through partnerships with various health care systems
- Authored and implemented a novel reimbursement model for externally purchased care
- Implemented clinic openings in multiple Alaskan cities including Juneau, Kenai, Fairbanks, Wasilla, and Anchorage to enhance healthcare accessibility.
- Partnered with Department of Defense in a joint venture to offer acute care services in both Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Healthcare Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
Various
06.1988 - 07.2001
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to healthcare operations.
- Evaluated employee performance on an ongoing basis and provided feedback as needed.
- Analyzed data from surveys and focus groups to identify areas of improvement within the organization.
- Oversaw all administrative functions associated with the daily operation of the healthcare facility.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality services.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies, equipment, or other resources required by the facility.
Education
Master of Health Administration - Health Administration
Baylor University
Waco, TX06-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Portland State University
Portland, OR08-1990
High School Diploma -
Glencoe High School
Hillsboro, OR06-1985
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Relations
- Operations Management
- Innovation and Creativity
- Lean Healthcare
- Quality Improvement
- Emergency Preparedness
- Organizational Development
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Goal Setting
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- 2004 graduate of Healthcare Leadership Leadership Institute
- Superior performance ratings for 36 years
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Director
VA Northern California Health Care System
10.2013 - Current
Acting Medical Center Director
VAMC Boise
03.2012 - 12.2012
Deputy Medical Center Director
VA Medical Center
07.2006 - 10.2013
Associate Medical Center Director
VA Medical Center
07.2001 - 07.2006
Healthcare Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.1988 - 07.2001
Master of Health Administration - Health Administration
Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Portland State University
High School Diploma -
Glencoe High School
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