Dawn Sumner MSN NE-BC OCN
Oncology Director
Fernandina Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced oncology nursing professional with over 20 years of experience in hospital, clinic and other healthcare settings. Competent in collaborating with medical staff and executive leadership to ensure alignment of organizational priorities and goals and exceptional knowledge and understanding of advanced technologies and practices necessary to care for oncology patients across a comprehensive oncology service line.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director Radiation Oncology Operations
HCA - Sarah Cannon
Nashville, TN
10.2015 - Current
- 49 Radiation Oncology Centers (45 HOPD, 4 Free Standing).
- Assist in the development, implementation and oversight of the HCA/Sarah Cannon Radiation Oncology Network, which includes capital strategy, accreditation, clinical workflow and practice standardization, standardized Oncology Information System (OIS) implementation, supporting best practice sharing and growth and development of programs.
- Collaborates with Regional Vice Presidents, Hospital leadership, oncology leaders, and physicians to assist in the planning and implementation of market based cancer programs as it relates to radiation oncology.
- Provides support and direction to radiation oncology leaders across the organization with regards to clinical practice, technology, and operations.
- Assist with the oversight and administration of the Linac Replacement Program for HCA radiation oncology assets with an annual budget of $20M.
- Develop and manage corporate radiation oncology team operational budget, to include SWB, travel, and other expenditures.
- Collaborate with financial reporting team to develop tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor the growth and financials of radiation oncology service line development across the enterprise.
Director of Outpatient Oncology Services
BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
Jacksonville, FL
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Responsible for the oversight of the Outpatient Oncology departmental operations which included the business and financial activities and strategic planning operations, including all accreditation standards set forth by AHCA, CMS, ACR, COC, and TJC.
- Responsible for all activities related to the ongoing maintenance and planning of a systematic and concurrent review of the clinical processes across the outpatient cancer service line, to include Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Oncology Infusion, and Multi-Specialty clinics.
- Develop and oversee capital equipment and operating budgets for all clinical areas.
- Responsible for performance management of staff for all departments, to include competencies, ongoing staff development, onboarding and annual performance reviews).
Director of Radiation Oncology
HCA - Sarah Cannon
Gainesville, FL
09.2012 - 04.2014
- Develop and implement the growth, operations and financial goals and objectives for the Radiation Oncology Program.
- Oversee the daily operations of the cancer center to include capital equipment and operational budget.
- Develop objectives, goals, protocols, policies and procedures for all activities of the radiation oncology program.
- Provided leadership and oversight regarding ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the radiation oncology clinic and assist in the overall build of the outpatient cancer program, marketing plan, and community networking.
- Maintain a focus on cost effectiveness through efficient and effective delivery of quality clinical services.
- Support the programmatic and operational needs of the system through involvement and participation in various committees and workgroups across the health system.
Director Oncology Services
HCA North Florida Regional Medical Center
05.2010 - 09.2012
- Inpatient and Outpatient Oncology Departments
- Oversaw and directed the daily activities of the nursing staff of a 44 bed oncology/med-surg unit and 12 chair outpatient infusion clinics.
- Acted as interim Director of a 47 bed orthopedic unit for one year while a long term candidate was sourced.
- Oversaw payroll and scheduling; and ensured that daily productivity goals were met.
- Managed operational budgets for the inpatient oncology unit, outpatient infusion and orthopedic unit.
- Provided leadership and guidance regarding orientation and training of new staff and maintained ongoing competencies of staff in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures in accordance with accrediting agencies and standards of care.
- Responsible for oncology program development and quality improvement initiatives.
Director of Oncology, Med/ Surg and
CHRISTUS ST ELIZABETH, Infusion
Beaumont, TX
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Oversaw and directed the daily activities of the nursing staff of a 22 bed oncology unit, 22 bed med-surg unit and outpatient infusion department.
- Provided leadership and guidance to a total of 98 FTE’s.
- Oversaw payroll and scheduling; and ensured that daily productivity goals were met.
- Managed operational budget for the inpatient oncology unit, outpatient infusion and Medical Surgical unit.
- Responsible for the new employee orientation and training programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards.
- Developed and implement policies and procedures in accordance with oncology standards of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 09.2009 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA 09.2001 - 12.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY 09.1990 - 05.1993
Skills
Clinic administration
Clinical Quality Improvement
Strategic Planning
Physician Relations
Oncology Billing/Coding
Accreditations
Affiliations
Association Cancer Executive, Annual Meeting Planning Committee 2020
Association of Cancer Executives Newsletter Committee 2020
SROA Benchmark Survey Committee 2020
SROA Nursing SIG 2020
SIG Coordinator for Program Development and Management SIG, Oncology Nursing Society 2012-2016
Manuscript Reviewer, Oncology Nurse Forum, ONS Publications 2005-2016
Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators (SROA)| Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Association Cancer Executives (ACE)| American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Certification
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Timeline
Director Radiation Oncology Operations
HCA - Sarah Cannon
10.2015 - Current
Director of Outpatient Oncology Services
BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
04.2014 - 10.2015
Director of Radiation Oncology
HCA - Sarah Cannon
09.2012 - 04.2014
Director Oncology Services
HCA North Florida Regional Medical Center
05.2010 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
09.2009 - 04.2012
Director of Oncology, Med/ Surg and
CHRISTUS ST ELIZABETH, Infusion
07.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emmanuel College
09.2001 - 12.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community College
09.1990 - 05.1993