Mekdes Sirage
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at Methodist Hospital, excelling in operations management and clinical supervision. Proven track record of enhancing patient care quality and reducing staff turnover by 63%. Skilled in strategic planning and team leadership, with a strong commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Liaison
Gentiva/Kindred Hospice
San Antonio, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and hospital administrators
- Served as a vital link between healthcare facilities, patients, and the clinical team, ensuring seamless communication and coordination of care
- Conducted patient assessments to determine clinical needs and collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans
- Facilitated the transition of patients from hospital to home care settings, providing education and support to patients and their families
- Engaged in community outreach activities to promote awareness of healthcare services and resources, fostering positive relationships with local healthcare providers
- Collaborated with discharge planners and social workers to coordinate post-acute care services, enhancing the continuity of patient care
Interim Director – Med-Surg Tele, Surgical units
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan
San Antonio, TX
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Streamlined throughput flow, optimizing operational efficiency within the unit.
- Improved throughput by decreasing LOS by 20% and increased bed capacity by 62 beds.
- Lead and manage the operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Successfully maintained a record of 0 Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAI) over two years in the Med-Surg/Telemetry unit, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient safety and infection control.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance department efficiency, patient satisfaction, and staff performance.
- Reduced staff turnover rate from 97% to 34% and vacancy rate from 63% to 20% by implementing comprehensive recruitment and retention strategies and fostering a positive and supportive work culture.
- Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and staff training to ensure optimal department functionality and continuous improvement.
Executive Nurse Resident
Methodist Healthcare System
San Antonio, TX
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Participated in a formal leadership development program designed to accelerate clinical leadership through exposure, education, and hands-on experience in nursing operations and patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, throughput, and staff engagement.
- Mentored nursing staff and provided coaching to frontline leaders, resulting in increased team readiness for formal leadership roles.
- Completed leadership coursework in organizational behavior, financial stewardship, data analytics, and change management.
Interim Director - SICU Unit
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan
San Antonio, TX
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Increased employee engagement survey participation from 27% to 52% in 3 months, fostering a more inclusive and motivated work environment.
- Implemented strategies contributing to continued improvement in Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) rates.
- Lead and manage the operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and staff training to ensure optimal department functionality and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance department efficiency, patient satisfaction, and staff performance.
Director of Operations
Methodist Children’s Hospital/Women’s Services
San Antonio, TX
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with the Children’s Emergency Department leaders to successfully establish an isolated fast-track area, primarily focusing on optimizing staffing for the area.
- Led a patient experience improvement project to enhance support for leaders and achieve better outcomes.
Nurse Manager, PACU, SAU, and Inpatient Holding
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Led a diverse team of 80+ healthcare professionals, ensuring compliance with performance standards and consistently surpassing departmental goals.
- Established interdepartmental collaboration frameworks, optimizing surgical unit efficiency and significantly reducing patient wait times, improving overall operational performance.
- Recruited, trained, and conducted performance evaluations for staff, ensuring that team members consistently met and exceeded departmental goals and initiatives.
- Provided professional guidance, supervision, and leadership, fostering a supportive and high-performing work environment.
- Assisted with staffing management and clinical duties, including medication administration, airway management, vital signs monitoring, pain control, and care of invasive lines.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) – LRICU and MICU
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Delivered direct patient care for critically ill patients, including those with COVID-19 and individuals on ECMO support (VV, VA, VAV).
- Managed ventilators, ECMO, and CRRT care, adhering to hospital policies and standards of care.
- Coordinated daily activities across the LRICU and MICU, ensuring effective communication with departments to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Organized and supervised staff, optimizing workflow and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to streamline operations and improve patient outcomes.
- Assessed unit needs and implemented strategies to enhance efficiency and care quality.
Registered Nurse – CTICU/ICU
Aya Healthcare
St. Louis, MO
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Provided direct patient care for critically ill patients due to COVID-19, assisted ECMO.
- Took immediate measures while observing negative signs in patients' condition.
- Act as a patient advocate while educating and supporting patients and their families.
- Manage care of ventilators, ECMO, and CRRT per hospital policy and standard of care.
- Treated patients with COVID-19 under the supervision of expert physicians.
Registered Nurse - COVID ICU, CVICU
Tenet Regional Agency
San Antonio, TX
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided direct patient care for critically ill patients due to COVID-19.
- Took immediate measures while observing negative signs in patients' condition.
- Act as a patient advocate while educating and supporting patients and their families.
- Manage care of ventilators and CRRT per hospital policy and standard of care.
- Treated patients with COVID-19 under the supervision of expert physicians.
Registered Nurse - COVID ICU
Titan Medical Travel Nursing
San Antonio, TX
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided direct patient care for critically ill patients due to COVID-19.
- Took immediate measures while observing negative signs in patients' condition.
- Act as a patient advocate while educating and supporting patients and their families.
- Manage care of ventilators and other medical equipment per hospital policy and standard of care.
- Treated patients with COVID-19 under the supervision of expert physicians.
Registered Nurse – CVICU
Methodist Texsan Hospital
San Antonio, TX
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Delivered direct care for critically ill and cardiovascular patients, including those on Impella and life-support equipment such as ventilators and IABP.
- Managed admissions and coordinated unit activities to ensure efficient patient care.
- Performed procedures including venipuncture, catheter insertions, and managed devices like CRRT and Impella.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
03.2025
bachelor’s degree - Nursing
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO12.2017
Skills
- Leadership and management
- Clinical supervision
- Writing and proofreading
- Microsoft Office suite
- Managed care strategies
- Telemetry monitoring
- Home health services
- End-of-life care expertise
- Dialysis procedures
- Registered nurse experience
- HIPAA compliance
- ICU patient care
- Excel proficiency
- Analytical skills
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Operations management
- EHR management
- Healthcare administration
- Clinical documentation practices
- Hospice care experience
- Medicare knowledge
- Word processing skills
- Strategic planning and management
- Team leadership
Certification
- BLS Certification, 12/01/23 to 12/01/25
- RN License
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- ACLS Certification
Languages
English, Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Liaison
Gentiva/Kindred Hospice
04.2025 - Current
Interim Director – Med-Surg Tele, Surgical units
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan
07.2024 - 02.2025
Interim Director - SICU Unit
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan
04.2024 - 07.2024
Director of Operations
Methodist Children’s Hospital/Women’s Services
11.2023 - 03.2024
Executive Nurse Resident
Methodist Healthcare System
10.2023 - 02.2025
Nurse Manager, PACU, SAU, and Inpatient Holding
Methodist Hospital
04.2023 - 10.2023
Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) – LRICU and MICU
Methodist Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse – CTICU/ICU
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse - COVID ICU, CVICU
Tenet Regional Agency
09.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse - COVID ICU
Titan Medical Travel Nursing
07.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse – CVICU
Methodist Texsan Hospital
02.2018 - 07.2020
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
bachelor’s degree - Nursing
University of Missouri-St. Louis