Kristina Gingrich

Executive leadership and direct oversight of 49 direct reports and 29 cost centers including: Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing (RHRW), a free-standing 111 bed post-acute facility, 11 outpatient therapy locations, and a hospital operated Physiatry practice. Combined revenue for FY 24 in excess of 150M.

• Negotiated acquisition of private pediatric therapy practice retaining 95% of client base and 100% staff retention. Projected annual revenue 450K.
• Assessed and implemented strategic growth strategies for lymphedema and pelvic floor programs.
• Fostered relationships with Care Management team to improve census at RHRW and positively impact length of stay at Reading Hospital.
• Developed float pool program for post-acute services.
• Re-designed nursing leadership structure to enhance clinical and support and improve retention.

• Directed care and upheld Magnet standards for quality and patient satisfaction at a 111 bed, free standing, Acute Rehabilitation Hospital, and a 26-bed inpatient surgical unit
• Successfully implemented a bundled payment program for Spine Fusion surgery
• Lead Acute Rehabilitation team through a successful CARF survey three-year accreditation
• Responsible to plan, organize, and execute employee safety measures for Reading Hospital and Reading Hospital at Wyomissing during the COVID -19 pandemic
• Reconfigured clinical units to accommodate

• Accountable for upholding Magnet standards for quality and patient satisfaction at a 110 bed, free standing, Acute Rehabilitation Hospital and a 26-bed inpatient surgical unit
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the overall clinical nursing practice and administrative activities, including fiscal, material, and human resource management.
• Lead Acute Rehabilitation team through a successful CARF survey, achieving a three-year accreditation.
• Directed COVID-19 response activities for Reading Hospital and Reding Hospital Rehabilitation including unit re-configuration, staffing, implementation of staff and visitor monitoring, and contact tracing.
• Restructured department, realigned responsibilities, and reduced FTE's by 20 % to achieve financial targets.

• Reduced staff turnover rates by fostering a supportive work environment and providing professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based practices and protocols.
• Streamlined unit operations for increased efficiency through effective delegation and task prioritization.
• Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures without compromising patient care quality or staff morale.

• Responsible for nursing project oversight including a 73-million-dollar expansion of surgical services department, Epic EMR implementation, and Stryker Performance Management Total Joint Program implementation at Ephrata Community Hospital
• Directed Oncology, Orthopedics, and Surgical Services service lines.
• Oversight of Nursing Practice, Professional Development, and Evidenced-Based Practice
• Vice-Chair for Project One, Epic EMR Implementation Hospital and Ancillary Advisory Council

• Clinical Manager of a 28-bed inpatient Orthopedic and Neurosurgery specialty unit
• Responsible for leading efforts to open the Surgical Unit and coordinate hiring, on boarding, training, simulations, and procedural standard work for the hospital which opened in April 2012

• Clinical Manager of a 23-bed inpatient specialty Orthopedic Unit
• Directed efforts to achieve industry awards for Hip, Knee, and Spine surgeries
• Designed and implemented Interdisciplinary Standards of Care for the hip and knee surgical patients
• Implemented a comprehensive patient and family education program for the Total Joint population
• Led customer service initiatives to enhance patient experience and improve Press Ganey scores from the 9th percentile to the 99th percentile

• Directed multi-million dollar projects from inception to completion for a high volume medical retention and recruitment consulting firm
• Worked in collaboration with the CEO, CNO, and VP of HR to identify and target clinical needs and establish a plan to deliver the highest ROI
• Responsibilities included the assessment of the individual clinical areas, identification and communication of potential barriers to recruitment of candidates, and direction of on-boarding activities

• Responsible for the successful operation, marketing, clinical, reimbursement and quality management of a large wound care and hyperbaric center
• Utilized patient case studies to educate referring physicians within the community
• Increased market growth by 25% during the first six months of employment

• Responsible for the clinical activities of an interdisciplinary team for a 30-bed acute care hospital
• Provided leadership to nursing, therapies, nutrition, social services, and pharmacy to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care

• Clinical Manager, Outpatient Adult and Pediatric Specialty Care
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Attending Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit

• Responsible for the coordination of care of individuals in an effort to decrease the length of absence from the workplace
• Complied with OSHA standards while developing strategies to return individuals to work within their physical limitations

• Responsible for delivery of direct care in a combined Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit
• Refined critical thinking and technical skills