Kristen (Gamble) Davis
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Experienced with managing regional clinical operations, ensuring high standards of patient care and operational efficiency. Utilizes strategic planning and leadership skills to enhance team performance and streamline processes. Track record of driving compliance with regulatory standards and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Director of Clinical Operations
Gentiva Hospice
08.2021 - 10.2025
- Directed clinical operations across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality care practices.
- Implemented performance improvement initiatives, enhancing patient satisfaction and operational efficiency within hospice services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care plans, addressing individual patient needs effectively and compassionately.
- Developed training programs for clinical staff, promoting best practices in patient care and fostering professional development.
- Fostered an environment that prioritized safety for both patients and employees alike through comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.
Cancer Center Manager
Shannon Medical Center
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff performance and patient care quality.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, increasing efficiency across departments.
- Led cross-functional teams in strategic planning initiatives focused on service expansion and patient satisfaction.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting center objectives.
- Established performance metrics and conducted regular evaluations to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous growth.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through effective leadership, open communication channels, and regular team-building activities.
- Successfully resolved client concerns by actively listening to their needs and proposing viable solutions that met their expectations.
- Collaborated closely with other department managers to align goals, share knowledge, and boost overall center performance.
- Administered chemotherapy treatments while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout infusion process.
- Monitored vital signs and adverse reactions, adjusting care plans based on patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, side effects, and self-care strategies post-infusion.
- Utilized electronic health records to document treatment progress and maintain accurate patient data.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff in chemotherapy administration best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance infusion processes and patient outcomes.
Executive Director/Administrator - Business Operations
Integracare Home Health
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in home health services.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, aligning financial resources with organizational goals and improving fiscal accountability.
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders, enhancing partnerships that support service delivery and community outreach programs.
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop personalized care plans.
- Coordinated medication management, ensuring compliance with prescriptions and monitoring side effects.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting self-care and health literacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through integrated care approaches.
- Managed electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of patient information.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2021
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Patient safety
- Operational excellence
- Healthcare management
- Staff leadership
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Facility management
- Patient-focused care
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Precepting
Certification
- Licensed RN - 2006-Current
Timeline
Regional Director of Clinical Operations
Gentiva Hospice
08.2021 - 10.2025
Cancer Center Manager
Shannon Medical Center
08.2015 - 08.2021
Executive Director/Administrator - Business Operations
Integracare Home Health
07.2011 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University