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LAURA L CRIDDLE

LAURA L CRIDDLE

Healthcare Management
Mancelona,USA

Summary

  • Dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience in EMS education and program management, dedicated to fostering the growth and potential of healthcare providers through clear communication and motivational guidance. Expertise includes classroom instruction, clinical training, and successful accreditation of paramedic studies, supported by a strong foundation in human resource management and financial oversight.
  • A health care instructor committed to embracing change and diversity while building equitable relationships within the community, ensuring compliance with protocols, and enhancing public knowledge of CPR and First Aid. Recognized for strategic planning abilities, team collaboration, and a results-driven approach that consistently achieves impactful outcomes.
  • Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
  • Diligent staff accountant with solid background in financial reporting and reconciliation. Proven track record in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end closing processes. Demonstrated expertise in general ledger management and proficiency with accounting software. Experienced all faucets of Payroll and Payroll taxes
  • Experienced with talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to support HR operations. Knowledge of HR best practices ensures seamless integration and implementation of HR policies and programs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMS Education Program Director

Agape Health Care Schools
221 N Mitchell Street, Cadillac, MI 49601
05.2020 - Current
  • Facilitates the education and examination of entry level EMS students
  • Maintains the certification of an EMS Education Sponsorship
  • Provides AHA courses and maintain associated paperwork
  • Develops and implements program initiatives to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders staff to ensure alignment of educational objectives with organizational goals and maintaining State of Michigan policies and procedures.
  • Teaches Emergency Medical Programs

Clinical Operations Manager/Practice Manager

Vivo Infusion Centers & AOC
418 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
10.2024 - Current
  • Oversees and manages care and clinical operations within assigned regional locations.
  • Upholds company policies, procedures, mission, values, and expectations.
  • Executes protocols and quality initiatives to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience of care.
  • Directly oversees teams of Advanced Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, Administrative Assistants, and other clinical staff licensed and unlicensed.
  • Responsible for directly managing all team members, including holding consistent 1:1s, creating and upholding specific measurable goals, hiring, termination, evaluations, disciplinary process, documentation, and reporting within the guidelines of Vivo Company policy.
  • Develops and maintains effective communication and working relationships with external community partners, resources, staff, co-workers, physicians, and patients.
  • Budget management: Oversees labor costs and supply utilization.
  • Leads, coordinates, supervises, monitors, delegates, and documents all aspects of patient care activities.
  • Collaborates across departments and with all disciplines, utilizing internal and external resources to provide optimal patient care.
  • Ensures and coordinates training, growth, and development opportunities for all clinical team members.
  • Evaluate needs, develop, and uphold processes, policies, and procedures in accordance with industry standards, and JCAHO and/or other accreditation agency standards.
  • Responsible for the delivery of services to patients, ensuring compliance in the performance of all aspects of patient care in accordance with Vivo company policies and procedures, accreditation agencies, and State and Federal guidelines.
  • Manages patient and staff schedules to ensure optimal staff-to-patient ratios in accordance with the clinical census, operational goals, and regulations set forth by State and Federal agencies.
  • Serves as a member of the Quality Committee and infusion center Governing Body in conjunction with the Medical Director.
  • Acts as the Infection Control Manager of the infusion centers’ infection control surveillance activities.

Additional responsibilities:

  • Manage and ensure appropriate documentation of nursing and Advanced Practice Provider processes, Assessments and Plans of Care, admission and monthly documentation is complete, and patients’ medical records are maintained in accordance with Company policy and regulatory agency requirements.
  • Schedules center audits including quality, medical records, fire & safety, and emergency preparedness. Delegates to appropriate personnel as needed.
  • Implement patient and staff satisfaction surveys and reports results to Quality Committee.
  • Completes reporting in a timely manner, including but not limited to, payroll, census, drug inventory log, and quality.
  • Reviews and approves clinic invoices, and direct report expense reports; performs and/or oversees the completion of all required month-end reporting.
  • Reviews billing and inventory reports daily to ensure all utilized drug is billed appropriately.

Accounting Assistant

Hanley CPA. PLL
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Processed and recorded daily financial transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Assisted in preparing monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring consistency with financial records.
  • Maintained organized filing systems for invoices, receipts, and financial documents.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline accounts payable and receivable processes.
  • Reviewed expense reports for compliance with company policies, minimizing discrepancies.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.

Assistant Director, Accountant, Education Director

Township Ambulance Authority
Bellaire, MI
08.2020 - 08.2022

• Direct Supervisor of Paramedic Crews
• Education Program Director
• AHA Training Site Manager
• Accounting/Payroll Management, Bi Weekly Payroll, Human Resources
• Community Outreach and education
• Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with employees
• Provide continuing education and required certification courses as needed for EMS personnel and local services and healthcare facilities
• HR Manager/Hiring, Insurance Paperwork, Discipline, etc.
• Crew scheduling
• Quality Control and Improvement and protocol review
• Incoming staff training
• Scheduling, overseeing and training outdoor activities incuding Camp 911.

Education

Master of Science - Health Care Leadership

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Public Safety

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
08.2014

AAS - Emergency Medical Services

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
05.2012

Skills

  • Professional growth initiatives
  • Trustworthy and accountable
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365
  • Fair decision making
  • Accounting and payroll management
  • Workforce coordination
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Effective issue resolution
  • Team Player
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Relationship building
  • Effective leader
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Policy implementation
  • Service-oriented background
  • Operational management
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson planning
  • Student counseling
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Data analysis
  • KPI tracking
  • Community outreach
  • Budget management
  • Multitasking
  • Continuous Quality Improvement and Incremental Auditing
  • Inventory tracking and management

Accomplishments

  • Brought to fruition a passion project involving the first EMS Service I volunteered for so that we could better serve our community – the acquisition of a State of Michigan EMS Education Sponsorship
  • Renewed a working relationship between area EMR/Fire agencies and EMS agencies by providing free continuing education credits. In addition to renewed relationships, allowed financially strained agencies to retain their EMS Provider licensure and continue to serve their communities
  • Attained CoAEMSP approved EMS Education Director status at the Paramedic Level
  • Successfully applied for and was granted a national accreditation for 3 Paramedic Programs
  • Provided free CPR and First Aid courses to children and adults with the hope of empowering them to help others in need
  • Brought 52 EMS agencies together while managing the largest Medical Control Authority in the State of Michigan
  • Established a grass roots Community Paramedic Program by providing evidence to stake holders of its merits to our patients
  • Became the first of my family to hold a college degree
  • Taught EMS education in a high school setting
  • Successfully acquired a Critical Care Paramedic Certificate
  • Developed and integrated progressive EMS curriculum

Certification

  • Michigan Paramedic License Provider 10/1999 – 09/2026
  • Michigan Instructor Coordinator license 09/2001 – 09/2026
  • ACLS Provider
  • PALS Provider
  • BLS Instructor

Timeline

Clinical Operations Manager/Practice Manager

Vivo Infusion Centers & AOC
10.2024 - Current

Accounting Assistant

Hanley CPA. PLL
02.2024 - 10.2024

Assistant Director, Accountant, Education Director

Township Ambulance Authority
08.2020 - 08.2022

EMS Education Program Director

Agape Health Care Schools
05.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Public Safety

Siena Heights University

AAS - Emergency Medical Services

Kellogg Community College

Master of Science - Health Care Leadership

Siena Heights University
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