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DENISE RAHAMAN

Nurse Executive
Mt. Laurel,NJ

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

CFG HEALTH SYSTEMS
Marlton, NJ
12.2018 - Current
  • Serves as a member of the CFG Health Systems Executive team
  • Provides feedback to the CFG executive leadership team regarding business decisions
  • Provides oversight and leadership for the correctional line of business in CFG, including fiscal compliance, HR Management, new business development, and client relations

DIRECTOR, CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

CFG HEALTH SYSTEMS, LLC
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Provided oversight and leadership for the correctional line of business for CFG, including fiscal compliance, HR Management, new business development, and client relations
  • Developed strategic plans for the correctional line of business
  • Managed contracted services, supervised personnel, and served as liaison for multiple facilities
  • Provided feedback to the COO
  • Ensured services complied with contract specifications, NCCHC, ACA, PBNDS, State, and other accrediting bodies and established company goals, objectives, policies, and procedures


OPERATIONS DIRECTOR FOR CORRECTIONS

CFG HEALTH SYSTEMS, LLC
Marlton, NJ
03.2012 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for correctional operations in several county jails throughout New Jersey, inclusive of infection control, accreditation preparation, and continuous quality improvement
  • Analyzed and participated in reviews of sentinel events and worked with site healthcare administrators to develop and implement corrective action plans as needed
  • Reviewed staffing needs and completed payroll analyses
  • Completed site audits and assisted managers in revising policies, procedures, staff education, training, etc., to correct deficiencies
  • Reviewed and revised policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure alignment with NJ State, ACA, NCCHC, and ICE standards.

REGIONAL NURSE MANAGER

UNIVERSITY CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE/UMDNJ
Trenton, NJ
10.2008 - 02.2012
  • Original position included management of state prison intake facility and Assistant to the Nursing Administrator; subsequently assigned full-time as Assistant to the Nursing Administrator
  • Reviewed nursing policies and procedures annually.
  • Member of the Medical Administrative Committee, where responsibilities included providing information regarding statutes, regulations, etc., that govern nursing practice to make decisive and informed changes in workflow, policies, etc.
  • Member of Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Quality Improvement Committees

ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER

MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT
07.2006 - 09.2008
  • Operations Manager of a mental health program for the Philadelphia Prison System servicing approximately 9,000 inmates
  • Ensured daily provision of crisis intervention and routine follow-up mental health care
  • Prepared all five facilities for successful NCCHC surveys.

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES
Bordentown, NJ
04.2003 - 07.2006
  • Developed and managed the facility's $5 million+ budget and operational plan
  • Monitored contract compliance, ensuring client expectations were met about access to care, fiscal responsibility, and performance improvements
  • Ensured compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards and CMS and DOC policies and procedures

NURSE MANAGER

PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
11.1995 - 10.2000
  • aily management of two 30-bed Acute Medical Units
  • Duties included staffing, supervising personnel, and ensuring compliance with JCAHO standards and facility policies and procedures
  • Co-Chair of the Nursing Practice and Standards Committee
  • Spearheaded revision of unit standards of practice in keeping with ANA standards
  • Assumed the role of Associate Director for Patient Care Services during her absence


NURSE CORP OFFICER

US AIR FORCE
06.1983 - 07.1993
  • ICU/ER RN
  • ER Nurse Manager
  • SCU RN
  • Flight Nurse Instructor/Training Officer/Evaluator
  • Staff RN


STAFF NURSE

ICU, VAL VERDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.1982 - 05.1983

ICU staff nurse

STAFF NURSE

ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
08.1980 - 12.1981

Staff nurse CCU, SICU, TICU

Education

Skills

Staff Management

Budgeting and financial management

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Contract Management

Business Development

Human Resources

Operations Management

Compliance and regulations

Operational planning

Stakeholder Relations

Program Leadership

Certification

NEA-BC (Nurse Executive Advanced - Board Certified)

Affiliations

  • ANA American Nurses Association
  • NJSNA New Jersey State Nurses Association
  • NCCHC National Commission on Correctional Health Care
  • Academy Of Correctional Health Professionals
  • AJA American Jail Association
  • ACA American Correctional Association
  • ACHE American College of Healthcare Executives
  • ACNA American Correctional Nurses Association, member of the Finance Committee
  • ASAM American Society of Addictions Medicine
  • AONL American Organization for Nursing Leadership

Projects

  • Ongoing review classes for the CCHP exam for CFG and custody staff at least annually and precepting exams where the pass rate is greater than 95%.
  • Provided review classes and proctored CCHP exam in Guam in August 2006, resulting in the certification of 20 new CCHPs.
  • Spearheaded and organized a day-long conference, 'We're All in This Together. 'Jail Administrators and leadership from multiple private correctional health care providers presented on topics related to providing health care in the corrections environment.
  • Lead Surveyor for NCCHC
  • OTP Surveyor for NCCHC
  • Lead Surveyor Trainer for NCCHC
  • Member NCCHC CCHP-RN Subcommittee
  • Member of NCCHC Nurse Advisory Committee
  • Member of ANA workgroup for revision of the Corrections Nurse Scope and Standards of Practice
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Guideline Committee (CJGC) of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), working to develop decision rules for the ASAM Criteria related specifically to treating addiction in criminal justice settings.
  • Consultant for NCCHC Resources INC.
  • NCCHC Standards Review and Proctored CCHP exam for Puerto Prison personnel September 2021, May 2022, and September 2022.

Presentations

  • NCCHC Spring Conference 2013: "Health Services Administrator's Guide to Surviving a Fiscal Cliff"
  • NCCHC Fall Conference 2013: "Ethics Code Red: Applying Code of Ethics for Nurses in the Correctional Setting."
  • NJ Jail Wardens Association Fall Conference 2015: "Does Your Medical Department Support Adherence to PREA?"
  • NCCHC Spring Conference 2016: "How to be a Tele-Success. Applying Telepsychiatry"
  • NCCHC Fall Conference 2020 "The Challenge of Correctional Nursing: Compassion, Care, and Calling."
  • NCCHC Webinar August 2021 Nurse Manager Training: Clinical Processes, Part 2 - Organization, Implementation & Oversight

Timeline

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

CFG HEALTH SYSTEMS
12.2018 - Current

DIRECTOR, CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

CFG HEALTH SYSTEMS, LLC
01.2016 - 12.2018

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR FOR CORRECTIONS

CFG HEALTH SYSTEMS, LLC
03.2012 - 01.2016

REGIONAL NURSE MANAGER

UNIVERSITY CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE/UMDNJ
10.2008 - 02.2012

ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER

MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT
07.2006 - 09.2008

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES
04.2003 - 07.2006

NURSE MANAGER

PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
11.1995 - 10.2000

NURSE CORP OFFICER

US AIR FORCE
06.1983 - 07.1993

STAFF NURSE

ICU, VAL VERDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.1982 - 05.1983

STAFF NURSE

ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
08.1980 - 12.1981

DENISE RAHAMANNurse Executive