To obtain a challenging multi-functional position, applying creative problem solving, project and operational management skills within a growing company to achieve optimum utilization of its resources and maximum financial efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Michigan Medicine University Of Michigan
01.2023 - Current
Led several Patient Experience Improvement projects for Michigan Medicine ambulatory health centers and outpatient clinics.
Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
Created innovative process improvement resources that resulted in increased productivity and streamlined workflows across multi-functional clinical teams.
Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and increased metrics for patient experience ratings.
Established effective cadence structures and communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
I.C Planner (Financial), UMH Operating Rooms
Michigan Medicine, University Of Michigan Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Perioperative Expense Reduction Project: Leveraged A3 root-cause analysis to reduce spend in perioperative services by over 50% using data collection and extraction to identify areas of variance, and reduction opportunities.
ETO Elimination Project: Coordinated multi-level leadership to determine pricing, margin, and risk factors for ethylene-oxide sterilization elimination from procurement to commission.
Improved stakeholder communications by effectively coordinating between supply chain, service leads, vendors, and financial officers.
Identified financial discrepancies and needs in order to ensure transactions are adequately executed and respective issues escalated in a timely manner.
Developed cost monitoring dashboard(s), and request application(s) for supplies, equipment, and surgical instrumentation by partnering with Informatic and App Development teams.
Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability and expense forecasts.
Led meetings with directors to analyze spending and provide financial recommendations to improve operational efficiency while cultivating a culture of cost reduction and increased productivity.
Delivered financial oversight and advice to corporate stakeholders to improve strategic planning.
Shift Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing Dept.
Michigan Medicine, University Of Michigan Hospital
11.2019 - 01.2021
Led Quality Improvement and Instrument Care Committees
Spearheaded assembly improvement initiatives by utilizing lean sigma and 5-S principles to meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
Conducted monthly inspections to evaluate operational activities and implement timely resolutions for diverse concerns.
Performed procedure rollouts, training in-services, and validations of processing compliance.
Restructured department workflows by applying critical problem-solving skills to successfully optimize team efficiency to better meet needs of operating room schedules and clinic customers.
Lead Surgical Instrument Processor
Michigan Medicine, University Of Michigan Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2019
Optimized processor performance by working with management to establish and develop training initiatives for new and current processing team members.
Precepted over 30+ new hires by teaching reprocessing and sterilization protocols, hospital guidelines including HIPPA.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Surgical Coordinator, Central Sterile Processing
Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe
02.2014 - 05.2019
Developed tracking and shift reporting systems to improve communications across all shifts, including off shifts and weekends.
Directly managed department issues, and facilitated follow up or escalation as required.
Optimized daily shift assignments to meet 100% surgical case volumes and staffing resources.
Precepted and trained new staff; Provided ongoing department mentorship through coaching and collaboration.
Dialysis Unit Manager
Life-Alysis Kidney Center
08.2011 - 01.2014
Increased high reliability reporting from staff by enhancing procedure policies to be more aligned with compliance of statutory, regulatory local, state, and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA and patient risk.
Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for unit operations.
Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
Education
Masters of Health Services Administration - Health Management & Policy
University of Michigan, School of Public Health
Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI
High School Diploma -
Cass Technical High School
Detroit, MI
Certification
Collaborative Leadership, National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
Six Sigma: Black Belt, Project Management Institute
Six Sigma: Green Belt, Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional (PMP), National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
Project Management Foundations, Project Management Institute
Healthcare Quality Improvement, Michigan Medicine Quality Department
Data Analysis for Continuous Improvement, Michigan Medicine Quality Department
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Michigan Medicine University Of Michigan
01.2023 - Current
I.C Planner (Financial), UMH Operating Rooms
Michigan Medicine, University Of Michigan Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Shift Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing Dept.
Michigan Medicine, University Of Michigan Hospital
11.2019 - 01.2021
Lead Surgical Instrument Processor
Michigan Medicine, University Of Michigan Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2019
Surgical Coordinator, Central Sterile Processing
Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe
02.2014 - 05.2019
Dialysis Unit Manager
Life-Alysis Kidney Center
08.2011 - 01.2014
Masters of Health Services Administration - Health Management & Policy
Patient Services Senior at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan HospitalPatient Services Senior at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan Hospital
Administrative Specialist Associate at Michigan Medicine University of MichiganAdministrative Specialist Associate at Michigan Medicine University of Michigan
Office Research Assistant at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan HospitalOffice Research Assistant at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan Hospital