Kodi Craft
Marrero,Louisiana
Summary
Highly skilled clinical leader with 18+ years in nursing, renowned for outstanding professional achievements. Established a reputation for delivering superior performance and exhibiting expert knowledge. Excels at cultivating positive employee and physician rapport, along with problem-solving prowess. Known for accessible leadership style, fostering visibility, and maintaining an open-door policy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Patient Care Services
University Medical Center New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2019 - Current
- Current oversight of the operations for 6 Acute Care units (Acute Trauma Unit, Neuro-Stroke Unit, Acute Medicine Unit, Cardio/Pulmonary Unit, Acute Surgery Unit, General Medical Surgical Unit), Inpatient Wound Care, Vascular Access Team, Patient Escort, DaVita Dialysis Liaison, The Center of Weight loss Bariatric Clinic, and Out Patient Infusion Clinic.
- Analyzed monthly reports on actual revenue performance and compared with budgeted projections. Cumulative revenue for areas of responsibility is $167,415,953.
- Provided the facility with an estimated cost savings of $1.9 million by eliminating bed rentals and implementing a new care model utilizing LPNs.
- Consistently achieved a productivity rate of 95% and above in areas of responsibility.
- Oversight of 220+ beds and ensured quality nursing care was delivered by the 550+ team members in the division.
- Created a nursing fellowship program to facilitate the transition of Acute Care nurses into a specialized department within the facility.
- Improved sensitive indicators for all nurses.
- 12% reduction in falls with harm.
- 50% reduction in CAUTI ( 2 units with over 1,000 days since the last infection).
- 50% reduction in CLABSI. ( 2 units with over 200 days since the last infection).
- Successfully led the hospital's Throughput Committee with a project named "4 to the Floor"
- Overall total discharge time improved by 21%.
- Discharge order to discharge improved by 19%.
- Discharge transport improved 28%.
- EVS TAT improved by 11%.
- Bed assigned to occupied improved by 28%.
- Redesigned the Discharge Lounge to the Hospitality Suite with a focus on inpatient discharges.
- LCMC system Clin Doc Governance Committee Chairman for 3 years.
- Implemented a streamlined process for screening employees, patients, and visitors during the height of COVID-19 to ensure minimal disruption to daily facility activities.
- Enhanced tracking efficiency by implementing a robust visitation monitoring system improving hospital safety.
- Implemented virtual sitter program resulting in a 30% reduction in the need for in-person sitters.
- Improved the Acute Care unit's LOS by implementing a collaborative patient review process with case management by 1.5 days.
- Grew the number of available treatment rooms for the growing number of patients needing acute dialysis treatments.
- Opened a chronic dialysis clinic that met all CMS criteria, that serviced the indigent population in our community and reducing Emergency Department resource utilization.
- Revitalized the Patient Escort Department by developing and implementing standard operating procedures and conducting thorough staff orientation sessions.
- Achieved a significant decrease in transport turnaround time, from 58 minutes down to 32 minutes.
- Established and implemented operational protocols for the In-patient Wound Care department.
- Designed and developed a functional student nurse lounge for our future nurses and their instructors.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to new nursing leaders.
- Developed an innovative care model that seamlessly incorporated new graduate LPNs into the acute care environment and reducing the need for contract labor.
- Achieved a significant boost in Acute Care's overall HCHAPS rating, reaching 82.8%.
- Personally recruited top talent from various sources in order to meet staffing requirements.
- Magnet Champion in the facility's successful journey to achieving Magnet status.
AVP of Nursing Services
Touro Infirmary New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Promoted excellence in patient care and customer service relations through effective interaction with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
- Responsibilities also included oversight of the Critical Care Service Line, Medical Surgical Service Line, Diabetes Center, Comprehensive Wound Care Center, and the Maternal Child Community Outreach program.
Director of Critical Services
Touro Infirmary New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations units with the most opportunity within the facility
- Promoted excellent customer service relations through effective interaction with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
- Played an integral role in enhancing the quality of patient care through my participation on departmental, medical, and hospital committees.
- Contributed to the development of annual operational budgets and capital purchasing decisions.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Cultivated strong relationships with hospital physicians by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Created a foley removal protocol that has now been adopted by the LCMC system.
ICU Unit Director
Touro Infirmary New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed two critical care units composed of 22 total beds
- Responsible for managing the delivery of safe effective care in a 12-bed ICU with a post-op surgery population, and a 10-bed ICU caring for critically ill medical patients
- Developed a Critical Care screening tool to evaluate potential employees
- Developed and implemented a critical care course
- Developed the initial Critical Alarms policy for the institution
- Assisted in implementing and operationalizing Sepsis protocols mandated by CMS.
Patient Care Manager Oncology/Joint and Spine Center
Touro Infirmary New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Delivered patient care that promoted the safety and well-being of all patients in my assigned department and monitored care delivery to ensure appropriate patient outcomes
- Helped to develop staff and mentored Clinical Supervisors with clinical skills and professional goals
- Daily interactions with physicians, staff, patients, and their families.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Various Hospitals
Various Cities, Various Countries
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Provided quality care for various types of patients in the ICU
- Functioned as a charge nurse and preceptor
- Served on committees and assisted with employee scheduling and evaluations.
Contract/Travel Nurse
Various Hospitals
Various Cities, Various Countries
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Worked as a registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit on a contract/travel basis at multiple hospitals.
Education
Villanova UNIVERSITY – Six Sigma GREEN Belt Course
11.2020
Villanova University – Six Sigma Course
08.2020
Master of Science in Health Care Management -
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana12.2012
Bachelor of Science in NURSING -
Southern University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana12.2003
Skills
- Core Values Management
- Key Performance Indicators
- Team Building and Motivation
- Organizational Development
- Administrative Oversight
- Pipeline Development
- Operations Management
- Calm under Pressure
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Affiliations
- American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
- Critical Nurses Association (ACCN)
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- LSNA
- NODNA
Accomplishments
- Louisiana Nurse Leader Institute Fellow 2022
- Chief Nursing Officer Institute 2023
- Health Policy Director for LSNA 2024
- Nurse Leadership Summit presenter - 3/2024
- Chief Nursing Leadership Summit presenter 10/2024
- Elected Official: Democratic Party Executive Committee Member at Large 2024
Publications
- Featured on WWL T.V. morning show as an expert panelist on the Heimlich maneuver.
- Featured on WWL T.V. morning show as a subject matter expert to discuss Heart Health in the African American Community.
- Featured on the WDSU morning show as a subject matter expert to raise awareness of the Go Red for Women campaign.
- Touro’s Living Well Blog, What You Need to Know About World Stroke Day, October 29, 2015.
- Featured in the LCMC inaugural rebranding commercial in May 2019.
Timeline
Senior Director of Patient Care Services
University Medical Center New Orleans
01.2019 - Current
AVP of Nursing Services
Touro Infirmary New Orleans
08.2018 - 01.2019
Director of Critical Services
Touro Infirmary New Orleans
01.2016 - 01.2019
ICU Unit Director
Touro Infirmary New Orleans
10.2014 - 01.2016
Patient Care Manager Oncology/Joint and Spine Center
Touro Infirmary New Orleans
01.2013 - 01.2014
Contract/Travel Nurse
Various Hospitals
01.2005 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Various Hospitals
01.2003 - 01.2007
Villanova UNIVERSITY – Six Sigma GREEN Belt Course
Villanova University – Six Sigma Course
Master of Science in Health Care Management -
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Science in NURSING -
Southern University