David Williams
Columbus
Summary
Results-driven healthcare operations leader with expertise in clinical operations, nursing leadership, staffing infrastructure, and clinical process improvement. Holds a Master of Health Administration and possesses a strong background in clinical care, business administration, logistics, and Lean Six Sigma. Skilled in enhancing operational systems and driving workflow efficiency to optimize quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Ancillary Operations
Piedmont Columbus Regional
12.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented service line float pool, enhancing staffing flexibility and resource allocation.
- Developed and established the Central Staffing Office
- Supported project development by collaborating with team members in the creation, recruitment and implementation of the Emergency Stat Team
- Supported, Mentored and provided Leadership to the Nursing Supervisors, Operations Managers and department Supervisors
- Provided Leadership to the Hospital Telemetry team including recruitment, policy design, and process improvement.
- Led our department in conversion of EMR from Meditec to Epic.
- Designed and installed Hub Transfer Center
- Provided leadership to transport team, achieving reductions in trip and wait times.
Clinical Manager Ortho/Trauma Unit
Columbus Regional Healthcare
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Facilitated collaboration among orthopedic and trauma surgeons to improve clinical outcomes.
- Interviewed, hired, onboarded highly skilled staff of RNs and PCTs
- Managed workforce productivity through effective time management strategies.
- Oversaw patient-centered care to achieve positive clinical outcomes, prioritizing quality, safety, and service.
- Focused on reducing length of stay by optimizing patient throughput.
- Chair of the Hospira IV Pump usage committee.
- Member of the Code Blue, Fall, HAPI, CAUTI/CLASBI committee.
Ortho/Trauma Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Highly skilled clinician specializing in the care of traumatic injuries.
- Led unit operations as charge RN, ensuring optimal patient care and staff coordination.
- Chaired unit-based council, fostering collaboration and implementing initiatives to enhance nursing practices.
- Received Make a Difference Award for exceptional patient advocacy and commitment to quality care.
Materials Manager
Kemira Chemicals
04.2004 - 06.2009
- Sourced and managed procurement of raw materials, facilitating uninterrupted production and compliance with quality requirements.
- Coordinated logistics to ensure timely shipping and receiving of finished goods and materials.
- Oversaw facilities inventory management to ensure operational efficiency and effective production planning.
- Oversaw management of production waste chemicals, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with manufacturing team to optimize production scheduling processes.
- Oversaw logistics coordination for rail long haul and local shipments of raw materials and finished products.
Inventory Supervisor
Vulcan Chemicals
02.2002 - 04.2004
- Acquired essential materials to support manufacturing operations.
- Managed acquisition of over 10 million in assets annually, ensuring alignment with production needs.
- Work with Production Scheduler to forecast raw material needs.
- Ensured accuracy of facility inventory, supporting operational efficiency and production planning.
- Coordinated training for facility employees, ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Safely manage facilities chemical waste streams while maintaining compliance with both State and Federal regulations.
Education
Masters in Health Administration -
Louisiana State University Shreveport
05-2026
Associates Degree in Nursing - undefined
Columbus Technical College
12-2011
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Columbus State University
06-1991
Skills
- Healthcare Operations Leadership
- Patient Throughput & Capacity Management
- Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement
- Transfer Center EMTALA compliance
- Clinical Workflow Optimization
- Nursing Leadership & Staff Development
Timeline
Director of Ancillary Operations
Piedmont Columbus Regional
12.2019 - Current
Clinical Manager Ortho/Trauma Unit
Columbus Regional Healthcare
06.2015 - 12.2019
Ortho/Trauma Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare
04.2012 - 06.2015
Materials Manager
Kemira Chemicals
04.2004 - 06.2009
Inventory Supervisor
Vulcan Chemicals
02.2002 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Columbus State University
Associates Degree in Nursing - undefined
Columbus Technical College
Masters in Health Administration -
Louisiana State University Shreveport