Iyabode Alfred
Alfred
Lincoln,RI
Summary
EXPERT REGISTERED NURSE AND MENTOR
As a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience in both hospital and community clinic environments, I possess a wealth of knowledge in best practices for teaching, assessment, and student engagement. My expertise includes online learning, clinical supervision, and successful mentorship.
HEALTHCARE LEADER AND VICE PRESIDENT
In addition to being an innovative healthcare leader, I have a proven ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities in the marketplace. As a resourceful Vice President with over 25 years of experience in business intelligence and operations management, I am a culturally sensitive and ethical professional with a demonstrated success in developing and implementing optimized solutions.
VERSATILE LEADER
I am a versatile leader recognized for driving results in a collaborative and inclusive manner. I have a proven history of success in growing scalable, sustainable operations. My areas of expertise include stakeholder relations, supply chain management, and strategic planning across business levels and segments.
NURSING PROFESSIONAL
As an experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise, I am devoted to building up new nurses with the skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. I possess top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment, workflow optimization, and strategic planning strengths. I am vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns.
EXPERIENCED REGISTERED NURSE
I have advanced formal training in nurse education, and I am well-versed in education programs, curricula, and lesson plan development. My focus is on producing positive student outcomes while providing patients with high-quality care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
Visiting Nurse Association of Albany
Albany, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Planned program details according to defined corporate strategy.
- Answered questions from subordinate leadership on relevant regulations and policies.
- Identified and established KPIs to improve team efficiencies and sales strategies.
- Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
- Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.
- Managed annual review processes to support business functions and compliance.
- Made recommendations to senior leaders on business strategy and initiatives.
- Conducted independent analyses to resolve program deficiencies.
- Delivered strategic input into business decisions and deals.
- Implemented and monitored internal control procedures.
- Directed annual budgeting processes and verified alignment with company objectives.
- Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones.
- Provided valuable leadership for program team members and third-party consultants.
- Developed and analyzed cost vs. revenue metrics to monitor staff performance.
- Led team in strategic executive-level planning.
Vice President/Chief, Clinical Officer
Visiting Nurse Association of Albany
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided leadership to 3 directors, 5 senior managers, and indirect oversight to 127 employees
- Effectively rolled out PDGM, the new payment model for the Home Health, and led the agency in producing over three-quarters of revenue surpluses
- Led efforts to move the organization forward with technology solutions and promoted an environment focused on Compliance and Quality programs accountability
- Led Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and maintained the oversight of quality measures for Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare
- Providers and Systems Survey (HH CAHPS)
- Have overall responsibility for the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) and quality subcommittees
- Coordinated with the CEO and CFO in budget management for programs and initiatives and monitored the achievement of corporate financial objectives
- Deliver monthly and quarterly reports to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of
- Directors
Vice President of Operation
Catholic Health Home Care & Good Shepherd Hospice
11.2020 - 01.2020
- Led the Catholic Health iCare value and mission, planning and developing strategic activities to ensure overall participation of the members of management and the entire workforce of the organization
- In addition, ensure everyone's commitment to regulatory compliance quality standards
- Provided direct leadership and the oversight of all activities of a team of an Associate
- VP of Clinical Operation, 2 Directors of Performance Improvement, Director of Business
- Operation, Clinical informatics staff, Associate Director of Education and Staff
- Development, 2 Risk and Compliance Officers, 6 Care and Utilization Managers, and indirect oversight to employees of over 700 staff of both Home Health and Hospice (Community, IPU, and SNF) programs
- Analyzed and coordinated KPIs of operations
- Review work unit productivity, admissions, discharges/transfers, CAP liability, staffing, and expenses
- Acted as a resource regarding policy interpretation, process improvement, and follow-up actions required
- Actively and regularly engaged with the Catholic Health system-wide executive team and individual department heads to ensure that the enterprise operational priorities are aligned with the home care and hospice program processes
- Accountable for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes
- Delivered timely, accurate, and complete reports on the operating condition of the agency
Director
Maimonides Medical Center
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Case Management
- Led and oversaw a staff of case managers responsible for daily discharge coordination processes
- Responsible for the supervision and coordination of the administrative and clinical functions involving Case Management, Utilization Review, and Discharge Planning
- Had the oversight of the hospital Average Length of Stay (ALOS); promoted a decrease in length of stay; improved the patient transition of care; and expanded the facilities use of outside resources, i.e., nursing facilities, rehab centers, sub-acute facilities, and home health
- Responsible for developing and implementing case management programs, including utilization review, rehospitalization prevention, and population health transition discharge planning focus
- Coordinated and collaborated with the medical team, a treatment that balance clinical and financial concerns with the family's needs and the patient's quality of life
- Collaborated with the hospital Quality Improvement department and was accountable for review and developing a plan of corrections based on the Program for Evaluating Payment
- Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER)
- Worked with DSRIP program and the senior executive responsible for the organization's population health initiatives aims to improve the well-being of the Brooklyn community
Adjunct Nursing Professor
Long Island University
New York
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Taught students in nursing research process of qualitative and quantitative studies
- Directed in use of eLibrary to conduct search of Evidence-based research studies and assign students project that supported the learning process
- Passed out syllabi and informed students of course standards and learning objectives.
- Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
Clinical Intake Director
Westchester
- 01.2018
- Community Health Accreditation
- Program (CHAP) reaccreditation process
- Led the advancement and integration of quality assessment and quality performance improvement strategies for VNSNY Home Care in collaboration with senior leadership and service delivery management
- Worked with Department of Health (DOH) on POC as indicated by customer complaints and incidents, managed record-keeping for easier access on demand
- Implemented new software system – RL solution - for keeping accurate and reportable records of adverse effects, complaints, incidents, and accidents reporting
- Developed an agency-wide educational program for Quality Assurance/Performance
- Improvement (QAPI) and coordinated staff in- service efforts across seven regions of operation, in accordance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Requirements of Participation (RoP)
- Worked with operation teams to improve patients' customer experience leveraging data provided by Press Ganey, a strategic business partner retained by VNSNY
- Managed the development of standard policies and procedures to ensure the implementation of these plans, goals, and objectives
- Directed the development of quality metrics to support performance improvement initiatives and quality/compliance oversight
- Facilitated and supports operational changes and activities, which further quality improvement and clinical staff development goals
- Sustained VNSNY Certified Service's strategic goals and met its financial targets
- Other positions Held at VNSNY
- Director, Central Intake Operations
Director
The Visiting Nurse Service of
New York, NY
05.2001 - 08.2017
- Quality
- Management Services
- Successfully led the agency effort in the
Adjunct Nursing Professor
Hunter College
New York, CUNY, New York
09.2008 - 05.2015
- Provided guidance, education, and evaluation of Rn – BSN students and thought the courses below:
- Women's health (Online)
- Advancement of Roles and Relationships in Professional Nursing (Online)
- Nursing Culturally Diverse Families (Hybrid)
- Community/Public Health Nursing
- Geriatric Nursing
- Clinical rotation nursing fundamentals
- Community/Public health clinical rotations
- Laboratory sessions for various nursing courses
Population Care Coordinator Program
Duke University Health Systems
Durham, NC
05.2014
Quality and Staff Development Manager Clinical Intake Manager Home Care Consultant Field RN
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix, University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Judson College
Ph.D. Education - Nursing Specialization
Skills
- Online and In-class curriculum development and review
- Nurse Leadership and professionalism
- Use of software application
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving
- Needs assessment and resource advocacy
- Nursing competency and cultural care of patients
- Expert in Online Learning applications such as Blackboard and Angel platforms as well as
- Acute and community care systems, eg, HOME CARE HOME BASE, NETSMART, EPIC, and all
- Microsoft Word application
- Process Improvement
- Partnerships and Affiliations
- OKRs and KPIs
Additional Information
- PROFESSIONAL AWARDS , VNSNY Joan Marren Leadership Award to Promote Evidence-Based Practice and Quality
Accomplishments
VNSNY Joan Marren Leadership Award to Promote Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement May 2014
Timeline
Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
Visiting Nurse Association of Albany
03.2022 - Current
Vice President of Operation
Catholic Health Home Care & Good Shepherd Hospice
11.2020 - 01.2020
Vice President/Chief, Clinical Officer
Visiting Nurse Association of Albany
08.2018 - 10.2020
Director
Maimonides Medical Center
09.2017 - 08.2018
Adjunct Nursing Professor
Long Island University
09.2017 - 05.2018
Population Care Coordinator Program
Duke University Health Systems
05.2014
Adjunct Nursing Professor
Hunter College
09.2008 - 05.2015
Director
The Visiting Nurse Service of
05.2001 - 08.2017
Clinical Intake Director
- 01.2018
Quality and Staff Development Manager Clinical Intake Manager Home Care Consultant Field RN
Masters of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix, University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Judson College
Ph.D. Education - Nursing Specialization
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