GINA MURPHY
Methuen,MA
Summary
Results-driven Nursing Director with expertise in transforming healthcare operations. Established nurse-led COVID surge and medical-surgical observation units, improving patient care and operational efficiency. Champions interdisciplinary teamwork and innovative solutions to advance patient care and mentor nursing professionals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
NURSING DIRECTOR
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, US
03.2008 - Current
- Opened and directed two separate COVID surge units, mentoring a unit leadership team and supporting redeployed staff for high-quality patient care during BIDMC pandemic response.
- Led medical-surgical inpatient nursing branch in hospital incident command during COVID pandemic and Epic implementation.
- Established and managed a 12-bed nurse-led observation unit to enhance inpatient capacity and improve operational efficiency.
- Currently the nursing director of a large inpatient medicine unit, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.
- Served in associate chief nurse role during leave of absence and vacation periods, maintaining leadership continuity.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align nursing care delivery with organizational priorities, including AOP goals, Magnet preparedness, and TJC preparation.
- Championed initiatives to improve throughput, discharge planning, patient satisfaction, and quality metrics.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing clinical outcomes and fostering interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Championed workforce development programs both locally and hospital-wide to promote hiring and retention of nursing staff.
- Currently serving as a BIDMC Nurse Leader Mentor to one of our new Assistant Nursing Directors.
UNIT EDUCATOR
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, US
03.2006 - 03.2008
- Pioneered Total Joint Replacement Education Binder, collaborating with multi-disciplinary team to create a comprehensive resource, enhancing patient understanding and recovery.
- Orchestrated comprehensive pre-operative Total Joint Replacement Class, liaising with multidisciplinary team to improve patient education and post-operative outcomes.
- Spearheaded development of interdisciplinary pathways for joint replacement, laparoscopic prostatectomy, and body contouring, enhancing patient care and streamlining processes.
RESOURCE NURSE
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, US
10.2002 - 03.2006
- Led team in improving patient outcomes and satisfaction in a high-demand environment.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient throughput and care quality.
- Supported clinical staff in effectively resolving bedside challenges, enhancing patient care continuity.
- Enhanced patient care protocols to ensure safety and efficiency during surgical recovery, positively impacting patient experiences.
CLINICAL NURSE
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, US
06.1994 - 10.2002
- Achieved recognition for exceptional patient care and professional development, advanced to Clinical Nurse III in 1996 and Clinical Nurse IV in 1998.
CLINICAL NURSE
St. John's Hospital
Lowell, US
06.1992 - 06.1994
Education
NURSE EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATION -
ANCC
Boston, MA05-2024
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - NURSING ADMINISTRATION
Simmons College
Boston, MA01-2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
University of Massachusetts
Lowell, MA05-1992
Skills
- Transformational leadership
- Inpatient operations management
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient safety and quality improvement
- Workforce planning and retention
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Strategic resource management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Publications
- Quiet at Night: Implementing a Nightingale Principle, Murphy, G., Bernardo, A., Dalton, J., AJN The American Journal of Nursing, 113, 12, 43-51, 2013
- Evaluation of Discharge Telephone Calls Following Total Joint Replacement Surgery, Darcy, A., DeSanto-Madeya, Susan, Murphy, G., NAON The National Association of Orthopaedic Nursing Journal, accepted for publication, 07/01/14
- Implementation Analysis of a Nurse-Led Observation Unit, Murphy, G., Willetts, K., Duphiney, L., Dalton, J., David, D., Journal of Nursing Administration, 46, 4, 187-192, 2016
Community Service
Board President, Olive in July, Inc., non-profit community organization, Lawrence, MA, 01/01/18-01/01/21
Hobbies and Interests
I am a competitive powerlifter currently holding multiple state, national, and world records across several powerlifting federations for my age and open weight class divisions.
Awards
- Edward & Marilyn Schwarz Award for Patient Education, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 05/01/07
- Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 05/01/12
- Excellence in Quality Improvement & Research Award, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 05/01/15
Poster Presentations
- Reducing Noise at Night, 5th Annual Silverman Symposium on Quality & Safety, Boston, MA, 04/03/12
- Evaluating Discharge Phone Calls After Total Joint Replacement Surgery, 32nd Annual NAON Congress, New Orleans, LA, 05/19/12 - 05/22/12
- Reducing Noise at Night and Evaluating Discharge Phone Calls after Total Joint Replacement Surgery, 21st Annual Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Convention, Salt Lake City, UT, 10/04/12 - 10/07/12
- Provider-Patient Relationship, 2012 Harvard China Senior Health Executive Education Programs, Boston, MA, 06/26/12, 08/13/12, 12/18/12
- Evaluating Discharge Phone Calls after Total Joint Replacement Surgery, 6th Annual Silverman Symposium on Quality & Safety, Boston, MA, 03/28/13
- Improving Communication through the Development of An Uro-Gyn Clinical Pathway, 7th Annual Silverman Symposium on Quality & Safety, Boston, MA, 05/07/14
- Everyone Will Have a Voice: Improving Staff Communication, 8th Annual Silverman Symposium on Quality & Safety, Boston, MA, 04/01/15
- Implementation Analysis of a Nurse-Led Observation Unit, 8th Annual Silverman Symposium on Quality & Safety, Boston, MA, 04/01/15
- Managing Pain and The Patient's Perspective: A Collaborative Approach, 10th Annual Silverman Symposium on Quality & Safety, Boston, MA, 04/01/17
- Using Technology to Improve Scheduling Flexibility and Transparency for Nurse Leaders, ONL Winter Conference, Framingham, MA, 12/12/26
Certification
Registered Nurse, License Number RN200790, issued 10/1/1992
Professional Organizations
- ANA Member
- ONL Member
Key Committees
- Nursing Leadership Council Tri-Chair
- Nurse Executive Council
- Professional Governance Coordinating Council
- Quality and Safety Operations
- Unit Dyad Committee
- Readi-Set-Go Nursing Leadership Committee
- Delirium Operational Work Team
- Code Committee
- Workplace Violence Committee
- Dedicated Discharge RN Work Team
- BILH Multidisciplinary Rounds Subcommittee - ACT Excellence
Timeline
NURSING DIRECTOR
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
03.2008 - Current
UNIT EDUCATOR
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
03.2006 - 03.2008
RESOURCE NURSE
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
10.2002 - 03.2006
CLINICAL NURSE
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
06.1994 - 10.2002
CLINICAL NURSE
St. John's Hospital
06.1992 - 06.1994
NURSE EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATION -
ANCC
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - NURSING ADMINISTRATION
Simmons College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
University of Massachusetts