Highly qualified professional with over 20 years of health care experience. Proven ability to effectively manage time and priorities combined with administration oversight and staff leadership, resulting in high-performing teams with exceptional quality, safety, and service standards. Excellent record of collaboration as a positive part of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated commitment to a solution-oriented approach to resolve conflict, manage staff, and work effectively to ensure goals and compliance with regulatory requirements for quality and patient safety. Resourceful and proactive with a focus on improving performance of the team and having a positive affect on the outcome of a project. Looking for a growth-oriented position in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Services and Cath/IR Lab Director
KOSCIUSKO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
02.2022 - Current
Oversee daily operations of Surgery, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Ambulatory Care, Sterile Processing, Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology Lab
Surgical Specialties experience including Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, OB/GYN, Gastroenterology, and General Surgery.
Responsible for procurement of equipment, supplies, staffing, training of employees, and budgets with over 50 staff, an annual operating budget of $12 million, and annual gross revenue of $150 million
Collaborate and work closely with Medical Staff including surgeons, cardiologists, interventional radiologists, and anesthesia providers as well as staff members to provide safe and effective care for our patients and community
Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning, business development, and competitive position in the local market
Responsible for clinical and human resources risk management and incident reporting for all of Surgical Services and Cath Lab to coordinate quality improvement initiatives through prevention, risk stratification, as well as root cause analysis
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining documentation through reports including excel and google sheets of staff and surgeon qualifications, training, and credentials to comply with regulatory requirements including requirements of The Joint Commission as well as the State Department of Health
Lead all departments to provide the highest quality of care for positive outcomes by an absolute commitment to safety by maintaining compliance with The Joint Commission standards as set forth by the Centers for Medicare and other accrediting bodies including ISDH, OSHA, and FDA.
Surgical Department Registered Nurse
KOSCIUSKO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
07.2020 - 02.2022
Responsible for delivery of care in surgical services setting for Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, OB/GYN, Gastroenterology, and General Surgery disciplines.
Work as a part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver high quality care with a commitment to safety and effective communication with patients, families, and physicians
Manage time and resources of surgical services department as circulating nurse
Orient/Mentor new staff to surgical team
Float as needed to other clinical areas including Ambulatory Care, Outpatient Clinics, Emergency Department, ICU, and Medical Surgical.
Director of Risk Management
SAINT JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM
10.2016 - 07.2020
Responsible for risk management and patient safety within the performance improvement department for the hospital system including an acute care hospital licensed for 254 beds, an acute care hospital licensed for 52 beds, and 32 physician network offices
Responsible for Patient Safety Plan/Program for hospital system
Serve on multiple risk and safety teams with other Trinity Health Risk Managers
Develop and Implement policies for safety legislation, The Joint Commission (TJC), HIPAA, and industry practices
Establish and manage hospital-wide and physician network programs for quality patient care and risk-free services
Communicate with attorneys, insurance companies, and individuals
Supervise diversified tasks and direct the work of others to accomplish goals
Patient Safety Committee Chairman
Peer Review collaborative team member
Trinity Health Risk Management Council- Chairman 2019-2020
Leader and administrator of shared leadership groups
Provide education for hospital and physician practice staff and physicians on risk management, patient safety, patient relations, and service recovery
Cleveland Clinic Service Recovery- Respond with H.E.A.R.T
Certified facilitator
Crucial Conversations Certified Instructor.
Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer
KOSCIUSKO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2014 - 01.2016
Expertly handle the risk management and patient safety programs for 72 bed acute care hospital and 33 physician practices
Develop and Implement policies for safety legislation, The Joint Commission, HIPAA, and industry practices
Established and managed hospital-wide programs for quality patient care and risk-free services
Communicate with attorneys, insurance companies, and individuals
Supervise diversified tasks and direct the work of others to accomplish goals
Safety Committee Chairman
Provide education to hospital and physician office staff and physicians on risk management, patient safety, patient relations, and service recovery.
Infection Control/Employee Health Nurse
KOSCIUSKO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2012 - 01.2016
Control hospital-wide efforts to comply with all infection control and prevention standard promulgated by The Joint Commission, the Indiana State Board of Health, CDC, APIC, OSHA, CMS conditions of participation or any other regulatory agency.
Emergency Department Staff RN
KOSCIUSKO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2004 - 01.2014
Actively involved with life-support measures, educating patients and their families about the disease and precaution, appropriate referral and discharge planning, along with the knowledge of all legal implications
Collaborated with families, groups and communities, as well as carried out individual care activities
Delegated tasks to LPN's, Paramedics or Patient Care Techs by acting as triage nurse/charge nurse.