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Leon Beaulieu

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Experienced Assistant Program Director with over 19 years of clinical expertise and a strong background in anesthesiology education, ready to step into the Program Director role. Proven ability to manage program operations, develop curriculum, and lead faculty while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Committed to driving program growth, fostering student success, and maintaining the highest quality of anesthesiology training.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Anesthesia Assistant Program

South University
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2023 - Current
  • Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the delivery of patient care for anesthetists in accordance with Standards of Care, philosophy, and plans, in collaboration with Anesthesiologists.
  • Develops and implements methods to continuously assess and improve performance, directing new initiatives and establishing best practices.
  • Facilitates the development of departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care.
  • Takes responsibility for a patient-focused performance improvement process, engaging staff participation in multidisciplinary activities aimed at improving quality and reducing the cost of care.
  • Develops and monitors appropriate operational performance measures, reviewing outcomes, and improving operational systems to ensure continued improvement.
  • Promotes intradepartmental (anesthesiology) and interdepartmental (administration and nursing) communication, participating in conflict resolution as necessary.
  • Coaches and counsels staff to correct identified performance deficiencies, developing plans that establish goals and provide follow-up in line with established hospital policies.
  • Provides leadership support for accreditation and regulatory activities, including Joint Commission, OHFLAC, CMS, and other safety and quality initiatives as applicable to the department.
  • Manages the employee life cycle for Allied Health Providers, including selection, performance management, scheduling, and development.
  • Fosters the development of competent staff through the provision of orientation, in-services, continuing education programs, and competency validation programs.
  • Identifies current and anticipates future educational needs, developing plans to meet them.
  • Supervises the clinical orientation of newly hired CAA's, as well as participates in the evaluation and in-servicing of new anesthetic equipment and monitors.
  • Completes annual performance appraisals for Allied Health staff in collaboration with input from Physician Anesthesia Providers and Perioperative management.
  • Disseminates information regarding department and hospital initiatives, actively promoting staff engagement.

Assistant Professor

South University
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
  • Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
  • Prepared innovative course materials to encourage critical thinking and discussion.
  • Constructed quizzes, exams and homework assignments to test student aptitude.
  • Helped develope lesson plans and lab exercises for 20 classes and 20 labs per quarter.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Held office hours to discuss grades, assignments and tests with students.
  • Attended faculty meetings and participated in student outcome assessments with departmental members.
  • Participated in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.

C-AA, Allied Health Cheif

Envision Healthcare
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
07.2015 - 07.2022
  • Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the delivery of patient care for anesthetists in accordance with Standards of Care, philosophy, and plans, in collaboration with Anesthesiologists.
  • Develops and implements methods to continuously assess and improve performance, directing new initiatives and establishing best practices.
  • Facilitates the development of departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care.
  • Takes responsibility for a patient-focused performance improvement process, engaging staff participation in multidisciplinary activities aimed at improving quality and reducing the cost of care.
  • Develops and monitors appropriate operational performance measures, reviewing outcomes, and improving operational systems to ensure continued improvement.
  • Promotes intradepartmental (anesthesiology) and interdepartmental (administration and nursing) communication, participating in conflict resolution as necessary.
  • Coaches and counsels staff to correct identified performance deficiencies, developing plans that establish goals and provide follow-up in line with established hospital policies.
  • Provides leadership support for accreditation and regulatory activities, including Joint Commission, OHFLAC, CMS, and other safety and quality initiatives as applicable to the department.
  • Manages the employee life cycle for Allied Health Providers, including selection, performance management, scheduling, and development.
  • Fosters the development of competent staff through the provision of orientation, in-services, continuing education programs, and competency validation programs.
  • Identifies current and anticipates future educational needs, developing plans to meet them.
  • Supervises the clinical orientation of newly hired CAA's and CRNA's, as well as participates in the evaluation and in-servicing of new anesthetic equipment and monitors.
  • Completes annual performance appraisals for Allied Health staff in collaboration with input from Physician Anesthesia Providers and Perioperative management.
  • Disseminates information regarding department and hospital initiatives, actively promoting staff engagement.

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Envision Healthcare, JFK North
West Palm Beach, FL
10.2012 - 04.2016
  • Conducted pre-anesthetic interview and physical assessment to establish anesthetic care plans in consultation with anesthesiologists
  • Calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors to ensure proper functioning Initiated intravenous access and therapy, including invasive monitoring
  • Administered anesthetic medications to patients, monitored progress during post-anesthesia, and documented findings
  • Assisted in patient surgery preparation, including administering medication, monitoring patients' conditions, and charting abnormalities
  • Communicated with patients to obtain comprehensive health histories and calculate dosages prior to administering anesthetics.

Education

Master Of Science - Anesthesiology

Nova Southeastern University
08.2012

Bachelor Of Science - Biology

Alabama A & M University
07.2005

Certificate : Surgical Technology -

Huntsville Hospital, Corporate Univerity
03.2004

Skills

  • Instructional Expertise: Proficient in delivering classroom instruction and fulfilling faculty responsibilities as outlined in institutional guidelines
  • Program Development Participation: Contributed to the selection and development of a Program Advisory Council (PAC) that supported program growth and quality improvement initiatives
  • Faculty Leadership: Skilled in selecting, training, managing, and leading both regular and adjunct faculty in alignment with university policies and procedures
  • Program Administration Involvement: Gained experience in administering aspects of the Anesthesiologist Assistant program, including supporting curriculum development, student registration/advisement, and enhancing community and campus relations
  • Accreditation Compliance Assistance: Supported efforts to ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body standards, as well as assisting in the facilitation of programmatic documentation and reporting requirements
  • Academic Collaboration Experience: Worked with other Academic Program Directors, the Department Chair, and campus leadership to support scheduling, faculty sharing, and curriculum development efforts
  • Student Success Initiatives: Contributed to university programs designed to achieve high student completion rates, aligning with strategic goals and plans
  • Effective Communication: Maintained regular contact with educational entities, supporting the Program Director in providing students with guidance for both clinical and didactic program components
  • Supervisory Experience: Assisted in supervising activities of faculty and administrative staff that directly supported the Anesthesiologist Assistant program
  • Program Evaluation Contribution: Participated in organizing, reviewing, and developing processes that contributed to the overall effectiveness of didactic education within the program
  • Regulatory Adherence Support: Aided in maintaining compliance with accreditation criteria and managed documentation submissions alongside the Program Director
  • Medical Education Guidance: Supported efforts to provide continuous and competent medical and educational guidance to ensure high standards in clinical instruction and classroom curriculum design

Timeline

Assistant Director of Anesthesia Assistant Program

South University
05.2023 - Current

Assistant Professor

South University
07.2022 - 05.2023

C-AA, Allied Health Cheif

Envision Healthcare
07.2015 - 07.2022

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Envision Healthcare, JFK North
10.2012 - 04.2016

Master Of Science - Anesthesiology

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor Of Science - Biology

Alabama A & M University

Certificate : Surgical Technology -

Huntsville Hospital, Corporate Univerity

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