Jennifer Autrey
Summerville,SC
Summary
Experienced healthcare leader specializing in dialysis program management and patient care improvement. Skilled in
regulatory compliance and staff education to optimize healthcare service delivery. Known for effective collaboration
with multidisciplinary teams and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Program Manager
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
North Charleston, South Carolina
07.2025 - Current
- Direct clinical and financial operations for the acute dialysis program. Champion staff compliance with regulatory standards while fostering collaboration among nephrologists, multidisciplinary teams, and other leaders. Oversee dialysis case management team to ensure patient’s needs are met at discharge..
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Analyzed program performance data to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and rehabilitation processes.
- Managed project timelines and resources to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
- Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
Charleston, South Carolina
02.2010 - 06.2025
- Managed the operations and outcomes of seven outpatient dialysis clinics. Played an integral role in collaborating with physicians, social workers, dietitians, and other leaders to ensure patient satisfaction and regulatory compliance. Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans and disease management. Plan and deliver emergency preparedness education and drills to staff and patients.
- Developed educational materials for patient and staff training on dialysis procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care practices.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Created performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality of care outcomes.
- Designed innovative strategies for increasing nurse engagement in continuing education opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of lifelong learning among healthcare professionals through advocacy efforts.
Education
Associate Degree - Registered Nurse
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Skills
- Regulatory compliance and quality assurance
- Patient care optimization
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Staff and patient education
- Evidence-based practice implementation
Affiliations
Member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association
Member of the Lowcountry Healthcare Emergency Coalition
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) with licensure through the South Carolina Board of Nursing (unrestricted, compact)
- Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) accredited by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
- BLS certification
Additional Experience
- Nurse Manager (2006 to 2010) - Managed the operations and outcomes of several outpatient dialysis clinics. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient satisfaction and regulatory compliance. Educated patients and caregivers on treatment plans and disease management. Prepared educational materials and filled in as needed. Planned and delivered emergency preparedness education and drills to staff and patients.
- Charge Nurse (2004-2006) - Responsible for the daily clinical operations of the dialysis unit including direct patient care, effectively and efficiently coordinating services to support CKD patients.
Timeline
Dialysis Program Manager
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
02.2010 - 06.2025
Associate Degree - Registered Nurse
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University