Jason Ellis
Milford,MA
Summary
Experienced healthcare Administrator/Director with a proven track record in transforming an underperforming ambulatory surgery center into a profitable operation. Expertise in strategic planning, staff development, and enhancing patient care quality while implementing cost-saving measures. Known for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and streamlining processes to achieve operational efficiency and patient-centered care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory Surgery Center Director
Shields Health
Medford, MA
12.2023 - Current
- Revitalized a struggling surgery center into a profitable entity within 12 months.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies reducing operational expenses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care delivery and satisfaction.
- Directed recruitment and retention strategies, enhancing staff quality in a competitive market.
- Implemented successful strategies to increase revenue and target new physician groups and services.
- Analyzed data regularly to identify trends that could improve efficiency or effectiveness of services provided by the center.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Supervised patient care activities, ensuring quality, and adherence to best practices.
- Recognized by senior leadership for providing exceptional performance.
Operating Room Nurse Manager
Shields Health
Quincy, MA
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Coordinate care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Review charts for accuracy to reduce errors and verify completion of updates.
- Explain policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Establish solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Work closely with revenue cycle to determine case costing and ensuring payment on cases
- Work closely with surgeons on the importance of using the correct CPT codes and how proper dictation is imperative to proper reimbursement.
- Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid insurance and reimbursement
- Working knowledge of commercial insurance and reimbursement including, but not limited to, contracts, fee schedules, and implant carve out codes
- Working knowledge of workers compensation and IAB rates and close collaboration with Revenue Cycle manager on negotiating WC cases
- Oversee scheduling and the process to ensure that cases are booked appropriately
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Shields Health Solutions
Quincy, MA
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Milford Regional Medical Center
Milford, MA
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Worked as service leader for upper and lower extremity procedures which included ordering equipment and supplies
- Utilized computerized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mt. Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Circulated and scrubbed a wide verity of cases, including general, vascular, orthopedics, urology
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH10-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massbay Community College
Wellesley, MA12.2012
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Change Management
- Strategic planning
- Healthcare Operations
- Patient Experience Improvement
- Decision-Making
- Patient Safety
- Patient care coordination
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Budget management
- Clinical quality improvement
Timeline
Ambulatory Surgery Center Director
Shields Health
12.2023 - Current
Operating Room Nurse Manager
Shields Health
09.2021 - 12.2023
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Shields Health Solutions
09.2018 - 09.2021
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Milford Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 09.2018
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mt. Auburn Hospital
03.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massbay Community College