Committed Administrator experienced in maintaining patient-centered and productive environments. Expertise in treatment planning, employee relations, strategic planning, and report preparation. Skilled at transcending cultural differences.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator
St. Luke's Behavioral Health Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
01.1999 - 10.2024
Developed and implemented operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
Provided leadership and guidance to subordinate managers and supervisors.
Reviewed contracts with vendors to ensure compliance with regulations and terms and conditions.
Conducted performance reviews for direct reports and provided feedback for improvement opportunities.
Resolved customer service issues in a timely manner while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Oversaw the implementation of new technology solutions designed to streamline processes.
Maintained budgeting documents for accurate tracking of expenses.
Implemented systems for monitoring employee attendance, scheduling, payroll.
Developed training programs for new employees as well as existing staff members.
Facilitated meetings with key stakeholders to discuss progress towards objectives.
Identified areas where process improvements could be made resulting in increased productivity.
Analyzed data trends and identified potential risks or opportunities associated with operations.
Occupational Therapist
St. Luke's Behavioral Health Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
04.1985 - 01.1999
Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
Monitored patient progress through periodic re-evaluations to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed.
Implemented intervention plans that included sensory integration approaches and activity modifications for children with special needs.
Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on skill development or socialization goals.
Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
Consulted with school personnel regarding students' special needs program requirements.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
Advocated for patients to receive necessary services and supports within their community.
Utilized sensory integration techniques to assist patients with sensory processing disorders.
Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with occupational therapy best practices.
Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on social skills and community reintegration.
Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and intervention strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05-1983
Skills
Coordinated Press Gainey satisfaction results, facilitating leadership review for action planning including training, refining workflow process
Subject matter expert with Kronos payroll system and staff scheduling Training for management roles
Completed Patient Safety Officer tasks of: Facilitating the annual Culture of Safety Survey implementation, analyze the results and action planning/follow up, Completed biannual Environmental Risk Assessments for all areas within the Behavioral Health Hospital Mitigated all risks identified
Volunteer Department coordinator for Behavioral Health Developed new job descriptions for visitation buddies for our pediatric patients that did not get visitors Reducing seclusion and restraint rates during/after visiting hours
Leader of Corporate and Hospital Policies with biannual review and four level approval process
Clinical leader for program schedule for all 6 inpatient units and therapeutic activities
On Cerner electronic medical record development team for behavioral health adaptations to programming, traveled to Cerner headquarters in Kansas City to work with other behavioral health experts
Document Control Management
Certification
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Arizona #0122
National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy, AA549972
Management of Aggressive Behavior Certificate 2024