HOLLY L. TATE
Washington,USA
Summary
Strategic and dynamic healthcare leader with 26 years of progressive experience, including 17 years in cardiology and over a decade in leadership roles across multi-modality cardiovascular services. Expertise in transforming organizational culture, optimizing operations, and achieving significant improvements in patient care, efficiency, and staff engagement. Recognized for spearheading major departmental turnarounds, launching innovative service lines, and fostering collaboration among clinical, technical, and administrative teams. A strong commitment to advancing standards of excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care drives ongoing professional endeavors.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Cardiovascular Services
OSF HealthCare Saint Joseph Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
- Lead operational oversight for all invasive and non-invasive cardiology services, including Cath/IR/Angio, EP, Structural Heart, Prep & Recovery, and Outpatient Cardiology.
- Drove successful IDPH inspection and go-live for a new Cath Lab through hands-on coordination of staffing, supply chain, and readiness milestones.
- Partnered with Pharmacy and IT to redesign workflows, cutting duplicate documentation and improving throughput across procedural and diagnostic areas.
- Established 72-hour Holter monitoring services by securing equipment, coordinating staff training, and implementing a mail-in return system that improved patient access, efficiency, and overall experience.
- Built and launched a Structural Heart Program within 90 days, including WATCHMAN implementation, physician alignment, and cross-training protocols.
- Reduced call burden and overtime through restructuring of staffing models, increasing ownership and retention.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and innovation despite staffing shortages and operational constraints.
Senior Ultrasound Clinical Account Specialist
Johnson & Johnson
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product integration and clinical support.
- Built strong relationships with key accounts to support long-term growth and customer satisfaction.
- Provided expert clinical and technical assistance on intracardiac catheters during complex procedures.
- Delivered customized product training to healthcare professionals, enhancing utilization.
- Supported case planning and scheduling across high-volume accounts.
- Exceeded annual revenue target of $4.6M by 110%.
Clinical Applications Specialist
Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered hands-on Lumason ultrasound contrast training to echo and radiology teams, ensuring safe, effective, and confident product use.
- Partnered with sales and clinical leadership to expand product adoption across new accounts, contributing to a 10% growth in utilization across assigned territories.
- Provided on-site and remote case support to troubleshoot challenges, reinforce imaging protocols, and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Represented Bracco Diagnostics at regional and national conferences, supporting education and professional outreach initiatives.
Supervisor, Adult & Pediatric Echocardiography
OSF HealthCare
01.2015 - 05.2023
- Directed operations for multiple inpatient and outpatient echo sites across the OSF system.
- Improved departmental productivity by streamlining workflows, optimizing processes, and enhancing coordination across 12+ sites.
- Mentored a team of 30+, fostering professional growth, certification achievement, and engagement scores in the top system tier.
- Implemented quality initiatives that improved diagnostic accuracy, advanced imaging & assessment, and patient safety metrics.
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Cardiac Sonographer
OSF HealthCare
09.2008 - 01.2015
- Performed transthoracic, stress, and transesophageal echocardiograms.
- Instrumental in developing Structural Heart Programs
- Develop training materials for new hires, enhancing onboarding processes within the department.
- Provided echo guidance for ECMO, LVAD, and structural heart procedures (TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman).
- Skilled in advanced techniques including strain imaging and contrast studies.
- Supported training for sonography students and new staff.
Staff Sergeant Aerospace Medicine
United States Air Force
06.1999 - 07.2005
- Provided flight medicine support, patient screening, and medical documentation for 6,000+ personnel.
- Led training for 22+ technicians, improving care standards and compliance.
- Streamlined patient intake, reducing wait times by 40% through improved documentation systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Greenville University
Greenville, IL01.2012
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - undefined
OSF Healthcare Cardiac Sonography Program
01.2009
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
OSF School of Radiography
Peoria, IL01.2008
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Rose State College
Midwest City, OK01.2003
Skills
- Process optimization
- Procedural Efficiency
- Team culture enhancement
- Effective relationship management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Optimizing patient care processes
- Growth strategy development
- Quality assurance initiatives
- Operational oversight
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- Member, American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
- Member, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)
Timeline
Supervisor of Cardiovascular Services
OSF HealthCare Saint Joseph Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Senior Ultrasound Clinical Account Specialist
Johnson & Johnson
04.2024 - 01.2025
Clinical Applications Specialist
Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
05.2023 - 05.2024
Supervisor, Adult & Pediatric Echocardiography
OSF HealthCare
01.2015 - 05.2023
Cardiac Sonographer
OSF HealthCare
09.2008 - 01.2015
Staff Sergeant Aerospace Medicine
United States Air Force
06.1999 - 07.2005
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - undefined
OSF Healthcare Cardiac Sonography Program
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
OSF School of Radiography
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Rose State College
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Greenville University