GRACE MULLINGS
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with a proven track record in directing multidisciplinary teams and advancing patient-centered cardiac care. Expertise in implementing innovative strategies that enhance patient outcomes while fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement. Committed to empowering healthcare professionals through mentorship and collaboration, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in fast-paced environments. Passionate about driving initiatives that elevate standards and promote best practices within the healthcare community.
Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Cardiac Procedural Services
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
- Direct oversight for six cardiac procedural areas (inpatient and outpatient): Cardiac Cath Lab, EP Suite, TEE, ECHO, Nuclear Stress, Cardiac Rehab, and Ambulatory Cardiac Care Unit, supervising 55 staff members
- Manage annual patient volumes: Cardiac Cath (3,890), EP (2,100), Echo (12,175), Stress (1,890), Cardiac Rehab (1,341), TEE (1,350)
- Prepare and present monthly operational responsibility reports; author and track procedural volumes for C-Suite reporting
- Design and implement a virtual pre-admit program and protocol to improve throughput and reduce day-of-procedure delays
- Apply for grants to fund innovative cardiac programs
- Oversee staff scheduling for all areas, including PTO management
- Manage throughput for outpatient/inpatient conversions and emergent STEMI triage
- Administer payroll through Kronos system
- Respond to Risk Management files and ensure compliance with hospital policies
Team Leader, Cardiac Cath Lab
Maimonides Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2024
- Charge nurse for Level 3 Cardiac Cath Lab, managing daily staffing and patient logistics for 15–20 patients/day
- Led nursing staff, clinical fellows, and ancillary staff; delegated responsibilities and coordinated care
- Superuser and preceptor for clinical systems (SCM, Apollo, GE MacLab)
- Compiled and analyzed Door To Balloon Time (DTBT) data for performance improvement
Senior Staff RN Level 2, Cardiac Cath Lab
Maimonides Medical Center
07.1997 - 09.2017
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and standards for evolving procedures and technologies
- Provided patient care for invasive cardiovascular procedures; collaborated with interdisciplinary teams
- Performed procedural billing and documentation using CPT, ICD codes
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership and Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Saint Joseph’s College
Brooklyn, NY05.2008
A.A.S. in Nursing - undefined
Interfaith School of Nursing
Brooklyn, NY01.1995
Skills
- Operational policy development and oversight
- Relationship building
- Cardiac procedural proficiency
- Clinical certifications: ACLS, BLS, CCRN, IV certification
- Kronos payroll and EMR systems expertise
- Virtual pre-admit program design
- Regulatory compliance management
- Active professional memberships
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Project management
- Team management
- Employee development
- Budget control
- Contract and vendor management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Virtual Pre-Admission Testing software .
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Cardiac Procedural Services
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Team Leader, Cardiac Cath Lab
Maimonides Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2024
Senior Staff RN Level 2, Cardiac Cath Lab
Maimonides Medical Center
07.1997 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Saint Joseph’s College
A.A.S. in Nursing - undefined
Interfaith School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership and Administration
Capella University