Kathleen Devine
Fortville,IN
Summary
Administrative Director Surgical Services with over 10 years of experience with a proven track record of quality, safety, and high clinical standards, patient satisfaction, and strong Physician relationships. Dedicated Surgical Services professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Director Perioperative
Indiana University Health, Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie, IN
09.2020 - Current
- Has oversite of Perioperative Services for Ball Memorial Hospital, Blackford Hospital and Jay Hospital
- 141 FTE, 6 Direct reports
- Responsible for Surgery, Surgical Admission Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Endoscopy and Central Sterile Processing departments
- Works in conjunction with Service line Administrator to establish goals, develop metrics update and monitor dashboards, implement strategies,responsible for quality and safety, regulatory compliance, policies, business development and increasing operational efficiencies
- Participates in Clinical Effectiveness Councils, Surgical Governance, Surgical Steering Committee and Nursing Leadership Councils.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Administrative Director Surgical Services
St. Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Manage Main OR, Kimmel OR, PACU, Central Sterile Processing, Endoscopy, Same Day Surgery, Pre-Admission Testing, and Surgery Scheduling for St. Mary's and Palm Beach Children's Hospital
- Level 1 Trauma center and accredited Stroke Center
- Peak performer that leads team of 140 FTE’s for 22 OR Suites in this well respected, progressive acute care hospital
- Participates in process improvement, performance initiatives, business development, while leading quality outcomes and implementing world-class initiatives for BEST in quality care.
- Kept practices, techniques, policies and procedures consistent with professional standards and regulatory agencies.
- Reviewed financial reports, made modifications to reduce costs, and identified sound alternatives for purchasing equipment and supplies.
- Interviewed, hired, evaluated and terminated management and support staff.
- Coached, mentored and supported managers, colleagues and staff.
- Chaired committees, work groups and meetings.
Director Surgical Services
Park Plaza Hospital
Houston, Texas
07.2011 - 05.2017
- Had 24-hour accountability for Operating Rooms, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Central Sterilization, OR Materials Management, and Surgery Scheduling
- Oversight and Reporting responsibility for departmental monthly and annual budget, capital Acquisitions, regulatory compliance, policy and procedures, active participant Surgical Section Committee
- Collaborated and initiated Quality Performance Improvement Initiatives
- Accomplishments include implementation of Cerner EMR
- Major construction projects include instillation of air handling system for OR and additional Laminar Flow room
- Installation of Pyxis Anesthesia systems in OR, restructured existing service agreements demonstrating substantial non-budgeted savings, successful Joint Commission surveys and contributed to improvements that led to facility achieving A Leap Frog rating.
Clinical Manager of Surgical Services
- Which includes Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Day Surgery, Central Sterilization, Endoscopy, OR Materials Management, and Surgery Scheduling
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of all departments, Payroll, Maintenance of personnel files including time and attendance, disciplinary action, educational and facility compliance
- Responsible for regulatory compliance, department meetings, education and in services
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
2014
Associates - Science Nursing
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
1997
Skills
- Current professional compact nursing licensure in IN, FL and TX
- 20 years OR experience; 12 years progressive leadership experience
- Proven success with service line development
- Process Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma Excellent Patient Satisfaction and Quality scores
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Compliance Advisory
- Nursing Operations Management
- Facility Oversight
- Profitability Strategies
Timeline
Administrative Director Perioperative
Indiana University Health, Ball Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Administrative Director Surgical Services
St. Mary's Medical Center
05.2017 - 08.2020
Director Surgical Services
Park Plaza Hospital
07.2011 - 05.2017
Clinical Manager of Surgical Services
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Associates - Science Nursing
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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