Hollis George, MHA, RN, NEA-BC
New York City,NY
Summary
Strong track record in nursing engagement, interpersonal communication, and building high performing teams. Adept at implementing innovative solutions to improve patient care and departmental efficiency. Ensuring the highest standards of patient care and operational efficiency, leading multidisciplinary teams fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement. Drive change initiatives, leveraging data and feedback to inform decisions and improve department performance. Mentored and developed nursing staff, promoting professional growth and high levels of job satisfaction
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director (Interim)– Cardiac Services
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Directs strategic planning, operations and fiscal management for critical care, 3 ICUs and 4 stepdown units with over 650 FTEs
- Supervision of 19 direct reports in the roles of Patient Care Director, Clinical Nurse Managers, Clinical Program Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Strong track record in nursing engagement, interpersonal communication, and building high performing teams
- Adept at implementing innovative solutions to improve patient care and departmental efficiency
- Ensuring the highest standards of patient care and operational efficiency, leading multidisciplinary teams fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement
- Drive change initiatives, leveraging data and feedback to inform decisions and improve department performance
- Mentored and developed nursing staff, promoting professional growth and high levels of job satisfaction
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Patient Care Director - Interventional Cardiology and Remote Telemetry
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Responsible for delivering a high standard of patient care, employee engagement and for ensuring that all staff fully complies with the relevant regulatory and professional standards
- Delegate, direct and evaluate over 100 FTEs personnel in achieving hospital and patient care goals
- Responsible for the decision-making activities such as budgetary planning and quality improvement standards for a 30-bed Interventional Cardiac Telemetry unit and a Remote Telemetry Monitoring Center which monitors over 350 patients at Columbia University, Weil Cornell Medical Centers, Allen Hospital
- Develop and analyze cost effective strategies to manage human and material resources
Nurse Manager - Interventional Cardiology
Lenox Hill Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Provide leadership for the improvement of health care and the delivery of nursing services by ensuring quality care
- Participate in decision-making activities such as budgetary planning and quality improvement standards for a 55-bed interventional / cardiac telemetry unit
- Delegate, direct and evaluate appropriate personnel in achieving hospital and patient care goals
- Conducting staff supervisions, promoting team working, carrying out clinical audits and making sure that a high-quality standard of care is being given to all patients
- Providing clinical leadership to other members of staff
Clinical Care Coordinator
Lenox Hill Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Supervised the activities of a 15-bed coronary care and 16 bed cardiac step-down telemetry units
- Provided direction supervision and training for a staff of fifty personnel
- Participate in decision-making activities such as budgetary planning and quality improvement standards
Staff Nurse/ Charge responsibilities
Lenox Hill Hospital
01.1993 - 01.2002
- Provided direct patient care and supervised activities on a 37-bed Interventional Cardiology Unit
- Cared for patients pre and post coronary, carotid, renal and peripheral angioplasty, stent placement, pacemaker and internal cardiac defibrillator insertion
Staff Nurse/ Charge responsibilities
Lenox Hill Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Provided direct patient care and supervised activities of 7-8 RNs on 15-bed Coronary Care Unit
Education
MS/MHA - Health Care Administration
New England College
01.2009
BSN - Nursing
The City College of New York
01.1990
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Team Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- New York/ New Jersey RN license
- Nurse Executive Advance-Board Certified
- RN-BC – Cardiac Vascular Nurse
Awards
- 2016, Nurse Excellence Award for Leadership, NY-Presbyterian Hospital
- 2009, Leadership Award, Lenox Hill Hospital
- 2005, Wholeness of Life Award recipient, Lenox Hill Hospital
Training
2016, Graduate of Building Tomorrow Leaders, NY-Presbyterian Hospital
Timeline
Director (Interim)– Cardiac Services
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Patient Care Director - Interventional Cardiology and Remote Telemetry
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2023
Nurse Manager - Interventional Cardiology
Lenox Hill Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2009
Clinical Care Coordinator
Lenox Hill Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
Staff Nurse/ Charge responsibilities
Lenox Hill Hospital
01.1993 - 01.2002
Staff Nurse/ Charge responsibilities
Lenox Hill Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1993
MS/MHA - Health Care Administration
New England College
BSN - Nursing
The City College of New York
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