Persistent Women's leader who enjoys leading and growing organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Work History
Administrative Director Women and Infants Services
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Responsible for facilitating daily operations of the following: Responsibility of 18 bed Labor and Delivery, 51 bed Level III NICU, 8 bed Triage, 30 bed MBU Unit, 5 bed Birth Center, Lactation and Education, Bloom program, Women's Navigator program
Streamlined processes by implementing efficient systems to improve patient safety-OB HUB, Code EFM
Managed multi-million dollar budgets responsibly, achieving cost savings and ensuring resources were allocated effectively. All units at 25% or under in Viziant data. Proactively analyzed volume and workload in L&D and adjusted start times to flex with predicted volume.
Established a successful partnership with Kaiser Neonatology to cover SCL front range hospital NICU'S resulting in increased market share for the organization.
Developed effective business strategies with the development of the Denver Birth Center to capitalize on emerging market trends.
Spearheaded initiatives to increase revenue and market to increase OB volume. This included working with administration and providers to assist with income guarantees.
Developed and executed targeted business development initiatives, leading to a system integrity in the NICU for the Front Range. Strategy included hiring NNPs into Joes pool of NNPs and covering the NICU at Platte. This allowed Platte to replace their NNPs from CHC and created system integrity.
Manage contracts to ensure productivity resulting in hospital downstream revenue (MFM, Rocky Mountain Youth. CHC, OBX Hearing Screens)
Developed a Service Line approach that includes a multi-disciplinary committee that monitors quality and includes metric reporting in a report card format.
Administrative Director-Women's and Infants Services
Saint Joseph Hospital Lutheran Medical Center
05.2015 - 01.2024
Responsible for facilitating daily operations of the following: System leader with responsibility of two Labor and Delivery Units, Level III NICU, Level II NICU, High Risk OB unit, 8 bed Triage, Two MBU Units, Birth Center, Lactation and Education. 2015-2018 responsible for CNM and MFM clinics.
Facilitated collaboration between sites that improved staffing for both sites. i.e -floating, transfers when volume decreased at LMC.
Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company's overall growth strategy. (KP in NICU)
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue. Replaced positions at Joes and LMC with a contract with OBX for hearing screens. Replaced a contract from RMY to CHC reducing cost 100,000 annually.
Senior Director Women's and Infant's Services
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2009 - 04.2015
Accountable for facilitating daily operations of a 31 bed Level III NICU, 15 bed high-risk OB unit, 4 bed pre/post unit, 3 ORs, 12 bed high risk antepartum, 4 bed Triage, 30 bed MBU, CNM clinic, MFM clinic
Fiscal responsibility for development and managing annual budgets
Responsible for vision and program development. Expanded MFM to cover Platte Valley.
2009 MFM was contracted with OBX, this resulted in high risk patients being transferred to PSL. Changed contract to KP and eventually UPI. Increased NICU ADC 2009-12 to 28 ADC in 2015.
Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies. Developed a electronic acuity tool for q 4 hr staffing L&D
Staff Nurse (Per Diem)
Platte Valley Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2012
Responsible for direct patient care for high-risk and low-risk clients.
Clinical Manager Labor and Delivery
Saint Joseph Hospital
05.1987 - 01.2009
Responsible for facilitating daily operation of Level III, 19 bed LDR Unit, 3 OR's with an average of 5100 births a year
Fiscal responsibility for development and managing annual budget
Responsible for recruitment and retention
Accountable for staff development and competencies
Accountable for staffing, schedules, and evaluations.
Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
Relief Charge Labor and Delivery
Saint Joseph Hospital
05.1984 - 05.1987
Responsible for on-unit direct supervision of RN's, Scrub Techs and Unit Secretaries
Provided direct patient care for high and low-risk clients.
Promoted a safe and supportive environment for mothers, newborns, and families through effective communication and teamwork.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Saint Joseph Hospital
06.1981 - 05.1984
Provided direct patient care for high and low-risk clients.
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lutheran Medical Center
06.1974 - 09.1978
Provided direct patient care for high and low-risk clients
Taught prenatal classes for prospective clients.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Regis University
Denver, Colorado
01.2010
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Colorado
01.1978
Skills
Culture Transformation
Industry Expertise
Organizational Development
Transformational leadership
Strategy for growth
Passion for patient safety
Accomplishments
Wrote a proposal for a trial research study for a "tele room concept" for Saint Joes & LMC
Wrote final proposal and received approval for a Peaks region tele room and opened a OB HUB for the Peaks region
Published 2022-2023 OB HUB
OB HUB: Remote Electronic Fetal Monitoring Surveillance. 2023 Mar-Apr;48(2):62-68.MCN Am J Maternal Child Nursing
https://doi.org/10.1097/nmc.0000000000000891
Remote, Centralized Electronic Fetal Monitoring Using a Dedicated Fetal Telemetry Room