Kristine Rovell
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader with diverse experience in the healthcare arena. Contributes knowledge in the areas of regulatory compliance, revenue operations, team and patient satisfaction and industry priorities. Able to establish relationships and perform in a matrixed environment. Motivates teams to work collaboratively in meeting goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Director, Care Management
Hackensack Meridian Health
04.2020 - Current
- Responsibility for all aspects of care coordination and utilization management for 5 acute-care hospitals
- Collaborated with network team on readmission reduction, discharge to home and multidisciplinary rounds initiatives
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency by evaluating existing processes and introducing innovative solutions
- Led managers to positive performance in areas of regulatory compliance, LOS reduction and denial management
Interim Director, Care Management
Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Led team through operational transitions during pandemic
- Developed high-performing team by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
Director, Care Management, Outcomes, Infection Prevention
Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Established a culture of continuous improvement and high reliability by fostering open communication channels and empowering others to voice their concerns
- Strengthened performance by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Managed competing priorities by collaborating with internal and external constituencies
- Led team to consistent high achievement in regulatory surveys and quality/safety ratings
Manager, Care Management
Riverview Medical Center
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
- Transitioned team to new care coordination model while meeting operational goals
- Led team through network merger
Nurse Leader, 4 South NICHE Unit
Riverview Medical Center
09.2008 - 03.2013
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing team
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality
- Led team to first NICHE designation
Nurse Leader, Maternal Child Health Services
Riverview Medical Center
03.2007 - 03.2013
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing team
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Led multi-million dollar renovation to MCH and Pediatric ED units while maintaining quality care and high patient satisfaction
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to support MCH initiatives on breastfeeding and post-partum depression
Clinical Program Manager, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/Infant Apnea Center of New Jersey
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
03.1990 - 03.2007
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Infant Apnea Center
St. Peter's Medical Center
04.1987 - 03.1990
Nurse Consultant
Early Intervention Program
03.1986 - 04.1987
Nurse Coordinator, High Risk Infant Follow-Up Program
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
05.1985 - 04.1987
Assistant Head Nurse, Intermediate/Intensive Care Nurseries
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania/Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
03.1984 - 05.1985
Staff Nurse, Intermediate/Intensive Care Nurseries
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania/Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
01.1983 - 03.1984
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ12.2019
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing of Children, concentration in high risk neonates
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA08.1985
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA12.1982
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Team and Program Management
- Operations Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Project Coordination
- Budget Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Brand Awareness
Certification
- Registered Nurse, NJ, active
- Registered Nurse, PA, inactive
- National Certification Corporation, Certified, Neonatal Intensive Care, 1990, present
- Commission for Case Manager Certification, Certified, Case Manager, 2016, present
- American Case Management Association, Certified Registered Nurse Case Manager, 2022, present
Accomplishments
Dorothy A. Mereness Award for Exceptional Ability in Scholarly Writing, University of Pennsylvania, 1982
Affiliations
- CJ Foundation for SIDS, Hackensack, NJ, Board Member, 1994, 2017
- Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, North Brunswick, NJ, Board Member, 1990, present
- Rose Ann Marie Rusch Foundation, Colorado Springs, CO, Board Member, 2018, present
Professional Organizations
American Case Management Association, NJ Chapter, 2016, present
Timeline
Regional Director, Care Management
Hackensack Meridian Health
04.2020 - Current
Interim Director, Care Management
Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2020
Director, Care Management, Outcomes, Infection Prevention
Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center
03.2017 - 12.2019
Manager, Care Management
Riverview Medical Center
03.2013 - 03.2017
Nurse Leader, 4 South NICHE Unit
Riverview Medical Center
09.2008 - 03.2013
Nurse Leader, Maternal Child Health Services
Riverview Medical Center
03.2007 - 03.2013
Clinical Program Manager, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/Infant Apnea Center of New Jersey
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
03.1990 - 03.2007
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Infant Apnea Center
St. Peter's Medical Center
04.1987 - 03.1990
Nurse Consultant
Early Intervention Program
03.1986 - 04.1987
Nurse Coordinator, High Risk Infant Follow-Up Program
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
05.1985 - 04.1987
Assistant Head Nurse, Intermediate/Intensive Care Nurseries
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania/Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
03.1984 - 05.1985
Staff Nurse, Intermediate/Intensive Care Nurseries
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania/Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
01.1983 - 03.1984
Master of Business Administration -
Monmouth University
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing of Children, concentration in high risk neonates
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Pennsylvania
- Registered Nurse, NJ, active
- Registered Nurse, PA, inactive
- National Certification Corporation, Certified, Neonatal Intensive Care, 1990, present
- Commission for Case Manager Certification, Certified, Case Manager, 2016, present
- American Case Management Association, Certified Registered Nurse Case Manager, 2022, present
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