DR. REBECCA L. STOKES-POTHS
18745 Palm Beach Blvd, Montgomery,TX
Summary
Accomplished executive with over 30 years of domestic and international healthcare leadership experience. Healthcare accreditation consulting has been performed worldwide. Specialization in High-Reliability tenets for healthcare translating aeromedical transport concepts to healthcare facilities. A consummate educator having both overseen and performed educational courses and concepts for 30 years.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
RN and Infection Control Consultant
Joint Commission Resources
Oak Brook, IL
06.2018 - Current
- Perform consultative accreditation and certification preparation by using mock surveys utilizing patient and system tracers to follow patient care throughout individual healthcare systems
- Perform focused assessments based upon client requests and needs
- Educating hundreds of healthcare facilities regarding steps/procedures towards becoming “Highly Reliable Organizations,” “Leading the Way to Zero Preventable Patient Harm,” ensure healthcare accreditation standards are within compliance.
Pre-Op and Recovery Room Nurse
Lahiri Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center
Shenandoah, TX
09.2017 - 11.2021
- Key Responsibilities: Receives and prepares patients for surgery, completing preoperative consents and procedures prior to patients entering the OR
- Recovering patients postoperatively in the Recovery Room/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and providing post-operative education and training to patients and caregivers upon discharge.
Air Force Chief Nurse Executive
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Landstuhl, Germany
10.2014 - 09.2017
- Key Responsibilities: Governed nursing services for 3 Combatant Commands in largest Outside CONUS Level III tertiary care facility
- Directly supported NATO, United Nations, and State Department
- Provided career mentoring and vectoring for 150 Air Force Nursing Service personnel, overseeing Title 10 Authority for over $25.5M in assets
- Developed strategic plans and integrate tasks impacting >800 Tri-Service staff, coordinated in accordance with The Joint Commission, Academy College of Surgeons, Regional Health Command Europe, US Air Forces in Europe and Africa, and OSHA requirements
- Interfaced with local German Medical Facilities with regards to Host Nation Standards for US Military beneficiaries
- Appropriated $49M in 24/7 Inpatient and Ambulatory Care nursing assets annually
- Managed development and execution of critical programs to provide 100% patient safety and accountability for 2.3K patient movements per year serving 205K beneficiaries spanning 3 continents
- Member of Ebola management team, in conjunction with World Health Organization collaboration, regarding evacuees from Africa.
Associate Director Air Force Nurse Corps
Air Force Surgeon General Staff
Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ) Falls Church, VA
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Deputy Division Chief, Medical Manpower & Personnel, AF Medical Service (AFMS)
- Developed/coordinated AFMS personnel/data policies; liaison: Medical Manpower and Personnel, and Programming, on force development/management
- Analyzed data for force management, compensation, promotion/retention for 39K supporting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affarirs,
- Critically reviewed grade/ Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) requirements; coordinated personnel and force structure policy issues for five AFMS corps
- As Associate Director Nurse Corps, developed /implemented recruiting/retention & special pay/ops/training programs for 10K nursing service members.
Strategic Resourcing/Programming Fellow
Air Force Surgeon General’s Staff
Rosslyn, VA
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Obtain exposure to and comprehend Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) for the US Military Health System at large, and the entire Air Force Medical Service.
Chief Operating Officer
Acute Care Hospital
Osan Air Base , Republic Of Korea (ROK)
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Commanded 120 in multiple Inpatient & Ambulatory specialty care areas [Family Practice (including Allergy and Immunization Clinic), Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Mental Health, Family Advocacy, Radiology, Physical Therapy, Surgical Services, Operating Room], supporting care for 11K beneficiaries
- Supported United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, US Forces Korea medical capabilities
- Directly involved with H1N1 Pandemic response within ROK
- Medical Planner for projected radiologic exposure State Department patient evacuation from Japan
- Performed multiple Infection Control Compliance Surveys, US Military & Korean Hospitals and became fully integrated with ROK’s Emergency Response and Management System.
Chief of Staff/Director of Strategic Planning
Alaska Command (ALCOM)/ Academic Medical Center
Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Chief of Staff to ALCOM Surgeon General (SG), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
- Coordinated staff actions for 1.1K personnel, advised C-Suite members on policy/guidance
- Aided in coordination for Joint Venture facility endeavors with Veteran’s Administration (VA) Senior Leadership Team, was instrumental in establishing plans for Joint Base Elmendorf/Richardson
- Liaison for Army, Navy, and Coast Guard issues regarding medical treatment in Hospital’s Veteran's Administration nursing representative for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) process, aided 4.1K ALCOM troops' redeployment.
Professional Educator Training Squadron
Allied Health Education Director
Lackland Air Force Base, TX
06.2006 - 04.2007
- Led flight for 5 officer (nursing) and 13 enlisted (Allied Health) medical courses valued at $10M
- Managed education and administrative actions, ensuring Status of Discipline was maintained for 549 students
- Directly supervised 18 officer and enlisted medical course instructors
- Managed ICU/ED Fellowship for AF's only Critical Care Fellowship.
Inpatient Care Ward Nurse/Charge Nurse/In-House Supervisor
Infection Control Officer
Balad , Iraq
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Key Responsibilities: Deployed in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM Cared for multiple high acuity inpatients daily, ranging from Coalition Forces to Iraqi Forces, Local Nationals, as well as detainees.
Nurse Manager
Inpatient Cardiothoracic Unit
Lackland Air Force Base , San Antonio, TX
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Managed AF's largest/busiest Cardiothoracic and Interventional Cardiology Unit
- Directed AF's largest pre/post cardiac catheterization recovery room, with an annual $9M budget
- In-House Supervisor during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, managed/maximized bed surge
- Coordinated in and outpatient efforts with Cardiology Clinic for Congestive Heart Failure, Coumadin, and hypertensive patient populations.
Charge Nurse, Infection Control Officer
Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility, CASF, Camp Wolverine
01.2004 - 05.2004
- Deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM
- Provided care for 24hour operation of a Contingency Aeromedical Staging Squadron
- Provided necessary coordination, communication, and transportation to support medical care of patients transiting the Aeromedical Evacuation (A/E) system in the Area of Responsibility (AOR)
- A/E Ops officer and Mission Manager, launched over 100 A/E missions, ensuring over 700 patients moved safely.
Nurse Manager
Aeromedical Staging Squadron
Scott AFB, IL
01.2002 - 01.2004
Clinical Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO
01.2002 - 01.2004
Clinical Nurse
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base
Fort Worth, TX
01.2001 - 01.2002
Infection Control Practitioner
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2001 - 01.2002
Infection Control Nurse, Infection Control Consultant
US Air Forces In Europe Surgeon General
RAF Lakenheath, England
05.2000 - 09.2001
- US Air Forces in Europe’s Surgeon General, performed numerous Staff Assistance Visits and prepared compliance reports for USAFE/SG
- Performed multiple Infection Control Compliance Surveys, US Military & European Hospitals
Staff Nurse
RAF
Lakenheath, England
01.1998 - 01.2000
Infection Control Nurse
Incirlik Air Base
02.1998 - 11.1998
- Performed multiple Infection Control Compliance Surveys, US Military & Turkish Hospitals
Clinical Nurse
Incirlik Air Base
08.1997 - 02.1998
Infection Control Nurse
Vandenberg Air Force Base
, CA
01.1996 - 01.1997
Clinical Nurse Multiservice
Vandenberg AFB, CA
01.1994 - 01.1996
US Air Force Nurse Intern
Travis AFB, CA
01.1993 - 01.1994
Research Investigator
Interventional Cardiology Group, Baylor Medical Center
Dallas, TX
01.1991 - 01.1993
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Executive Leadership
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12.2021
Master of Science - International Health
Trident University
Cyoress, CA12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.1993
Skills
- Healthcare Operations
- Executive Leadership/ Strategy
- Worldwide Patient Movement
- Care Coordination
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialty
- Infection Control/Epidemiology
- Healthcare Education
- Human Resources / Budgeting / Information Management
Certification
RN-BC, ANCC Board Certified Medical Surgical Nursing
CIC, Certified Infection Control and Epidemiology
CJCP, Certified Joint Commission Professional
LSSYB, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
RN and Infection Control Consultant
Joint Commission Resources
06.2018 - Current
Pre-Op and Recovery Room Nurse
Lahiri Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center
09.2017 - 11.2021
Air Force Chief Nurse Executive
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - 09.2017
Associate Director Air Force Nurse Corps
Air Force Surgeon General Staff
06.2012 - 09.2014
Strategic Resourcing/Programming Fellow
Air Force Surgeon General’s Staff
06.2011 - 05.2012
Chief Operating Officer
Acute Care Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2011
Chief of Staff/Director of Strategic Planning
Alaska Command (ALCOM)/ Academic Medical Center
06.2007 - 06.2009
Professional Educator Training Squadron
Allied Health Education Director
06.2006 - 04.2007
Inpatient Care Ward Nurse/Charge Nurse/In-House Supervisor
Infection Control Officer
01.2006 - 05.2006
Nurse Manager
Inpatient Cardiothoracic Unit
08.2004 - 05.2006
Charge Nurse, Infection Control Officer
Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility, CASF, Camp Wolverine
01.2004 - 05.2004
Nurse Manager
Aeromedical Staging Squadron
01.2002 - 01.2004
Clinical Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
Clinical Nurse
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base
01.2001 - 01.2002
Infection Control Practitioner
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2002
Infection Control Nurse, Infection Control Consultant
US Air Forces In Europe Surgeon General
05.2000 - 09.2001
Infection Control Nurse
Incirlik Air Base
02.1998 - 11.1998
Staff Nurse
RAF
01.1998 - 01.2000
Clinical Nurse
Incirlik Air Base
08.1997 - 02.1998
Infection Control Nurse
Vandenberg Air Force Base
01.1996 - 01.1997
Clinical Nurse Multiservice
01.1994 - 01.1996
US Air Force Nurse Intern
01.1993 - 01.1994
Research Investigator
Interventional Cardiology Group, Baylor Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1993
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Executive Leadership
University of San Francisco
Master of Science - International Health
Trident University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
RN-BC, ANCC Board Certified Medical Surgical Nursing
CIC, Certified Infection Control and Epidemiology
CJCP, Certified Joint Commission Professional
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