Deborah J Hanson
Washington Court House,OH
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing with a strong track record in leading teams to provide exceptional patient-centered care while optimizing operational efficiency. Expertise in clinical management, healthcare compliance, and staff development drives enhanced team performance and patient satisfaction. Proven skills in communication, leadership, and problem-solving foster a collaborative environment that empowers staff and elevates care quality.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Adena Home Health/HME
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed operations including determining vision and strategic and operational plans to support the vision
- Managed resources through staffing plans and space management
- Developed staff including orientation, in-service training, and continuing education
- Evaluating managers’ performances
- Developed policies and procedures
- Maintained quality control programs with accurate reporting and escalation of trends; ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations including CMS Conditions of Participation, licensure requirements, accreditation standards, and policies
- Maintained infection control standards
- Implemented safety protocols
- Met or exceeded goals in Stewardship, Caregiver Engagement, Service Excellence, and Quality and Safety
Director of Operations
Adena Hospice/Home Health/Infusion/HME/Palliative Care
, OH
08.2016 - 02.2022
- Same as for Director of Nursing but with addition of providing oversight to an inpatient Palliative Care consulting service and leading a team in opening an outpatient Palliative Care clinic
Business Manager
Adena Hospice/Home Health/Infusion/HME
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Developed five budgets
- Monitored revenues, expenses, and variances
- Maintained Ohio licensures, accreditation, payor contracts and credentialing
- Reviewed documentation for maximum reimbursement
- Supervised billers
- Responded to correspondence/denials from CMS, Palmetto GBA, National Clearing House, payors, and other agencies
- Financial liaison to governing board
Director
Adena Hospice/Home Health/Infusion/Respiratory/HME
12.2000 - 06.2011
- Ushered in PPS and OASIS
- TJC survey results placed agency in top 7% of agencies nationwide
- Participated in interdepartmental committees on product evaluation, interiors, discharge turn around time, corporate compliance, safety, and patient satisfaction
- Led System Caregiver Engagement team
- Completed training in Incident Command
Manager
Adena Home Health
06.1998 - 12.2000
- Oversight and evaluation of multidisciplinary team
- Led hiring and termination processes
- Assisted with budgets
- Reviewed documentation
Intake Coordinator/Discharge Planner/Clinical Supervisor
Adena Hospice/Home Health/Infusion/Respiratory
02.1996 - 06.1998
- Hospital discharge liaison
- Accurate entry of patient demographics, physician orders, payor information
- Verified benefits
- Obtained prior authorization for services
- Scheduled patient visits
- Supervised field staff
Registered Nurse
Holzer Medical Center
06.1981 - 02.1996
- Med-Surg/ICU Step-down charge nurse
- Preceptor
- Documentation review for appeals on denials and legal cases
- EHR/POC instructor
- Skilled nursing home visits
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Health Services w/Emphasis in Management
Independence University (California College for Health Sciences)
01.2006
Associate's Degree/College Diploma - Nursing
Holzer Medical Center School of Nursing/Ohio University
06.1981
Skills
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Accreditation management
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Budget planning
- Profitability strategies
- Goal planning
- Policy development
- Clinical operations management
- Strategic planning
- Performance evaluations
Certification
BLS Provider, American Heart Association, 05/01/23-05/01/25
Black Belt, Six Sigma
Affiliations
- Dog Shows
- Travel
- Reading
- Gardening
Accomplishments
- Tier I Employee Engagement Award based on Gallup and Press Ganey surveys
- Mentorizing Magic Nomination
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Adena Home Health/HME
02.2022 - 04.2024
Director of Operations
Adena Hospice/Home Health/Infusion/HME/Palliative Care
08.2016 - 02.2022
Business Manager
Adena Hospice/Home Health/Infusion/HME
06.2011 - 08.2016
Director
Adena Hospice/Home Health/Infusion/Respiratory/HME
12.2000 - 06.2011
Manager
Adena Home Health
06.1998 - 12.2000
Intake Coordinator/Discharge Planner/Clinical Supervisor
Adena Hospice/Home Health/Infusion/Respiratory
02.1996 - 06.1998
Registered Nurse
Holzer Medical Center
06.1981 - 02.1996
BLS Provider, American Heart Association, 05/01/23-05/01/25
Black Belt, Six Sigma
Bachelor's Degree - Health Services w/Emphasis in Management
Independence University (California College for Health Sciences)
Associate's Degree/College Diploma - Nursing
Holzer Medical Center School of Nursing/Ohio University
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