GINA MELBY
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Results-driver with a strategic forward-thinking approach centered on organizational success and competitive growth in complex dynamic multi system healthcare setting.. Demonstrated record of continuous success in building successful teams and creating and managing profitable operations.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer HCA
HCA/JFK Medical Center
2004.01 - 2023.04
- Led the overall operations of a 557 bed acute care facility with 2000 employees, 1200 physicians and allied health professionals that are aligned with the policies and objectives of the facility and its governing board
- Plans, controls and evaluates the allocation of all resources (human, fiscal and material) to serve our patients, physicians, employees and community.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Chief Executive Officer
HCA/Northwest Medical Center
1997.01 - 2004.01
- Led the overall operations of the hospital consistent with the policies and objectives of the facility and its governing board
- Planned, controlled, and evaluated the allocation of all resources (human, fiscal and material) to serve the community, physicians, employees, and most of all our patients.
Chief Operating Officer
HCA/Northwest Medical Center
1995.01 - 1997.01
- Leadership structured and designed as a team based model
- Facilitated improvements in labor management
- Redesigned and restructured key departments to improve throughput and efficiencies
- Developed and implementation of revenue enhancement services: HBO, Rehab expansion/CORF, Diabetes, PICU, Satellite Wound Care, and Home Health.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
HCA/University Hospital & Medical Center
1985.01 - 1995.01
Physical Therapist
St. John’s Rehabilitation Facility
1984.01 - 1985.01
Education
Master’s Executive Medical Management -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL01.1997
Bachelor’s Science, Physical Therapy -
University of Miami
Miami, FL01.1983
Skills
- Strategic Leadership. in multi system setting
- Executive operational Leadership
- Risk Management
- Staff Management
- Physician Relations
- Community Relations
Communityaffiliations
- American Heart Association, Chairperson of Heart Ball 2003-2004, Chairperson Palm Beach County Heart Walk 2008-2010, Chairperson Palm Beach County Heart Walk 2022, Chairperson Palm Beach County Executives with Heart 2024
- Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Executive Member 2008-Present, Chairperson 2016-2018
- Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Board Member 2020-Present
- EMS Advisory Board, Member 2016-2023
- The Open Door [Non-profit Organization], Chairperson 2016-2021
- Housing Leadership Council, Board Member 2022-Present
Professional Highlights
- Strategic leader excels in development, design and execution:
- over 300 million dollars in capital expansion of multiple diverse service lines-surgical, In-patent rehab, OB services, behavioral health, orthopedics, neurosciences and oncology services.
- accreditations and advancements in key programs-cardiovascular surgery, Neurosciences, cancer center, breast center,and bariatrics.
- 1st allopathic GME program in PB County with over 120 residents and fellows in multiple specialty programs for IM, Surgery, orthopedics, Hospice-palliative care, cardiology, EP, interventional cardiology and heart failure.
- nurse navigation pilot program that supported multiple service implemented throughout the HCA enterprise.
- facilitated and integrated the merging of JFK and West Palm hospital under one licensure , medical staff and governing body and renaming the campus to JFKN.
- physician relationships , created multiple alignments resulting in employment of community-based practices for key service lines as well as aggressively working on physician recruitment and retention for key service lines to support the comprehensive services at JFK.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer HCA
HCA/JFK Medical Center
2004.01 - 2023.04
Chief Executive Officer
HCA/Northwest Medical Center
1997.01 - 2004.01
Chief Operating Officer
HCA/Northwest Medical Center
1995.01 - 1997.01
Director of Rehabilitation Services
HCA/University Hospital & Medical Center
1985.01 - 1995.01
Physical Therapist
St. John’s Rehabilitation Facility
1984.01 - 1985.01
Master’s Executive Medical Management -
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor’s Science, Physical Therapy -
University of Miami
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