Linda "Teneal" Livingston
Summary
Results-driven Director of Operations specializing in regulatory compliance and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing resources and driving clinical performance to achieve key metrics within budget constraints. Recognized for strong communication, analytical skills, and exceptional adaptability in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Amedisys Home Health
Macon
09.2021 - Current
- Oversee the financial and clinical performance of the care center
- Determine appropriateness of referrals, medical necessity, skilled need, and homebound status
- Perform chart audits to determine compliance with all CMS, insurance, and industry standards
- Maintain regulatory compliance with all applicable laws and industry standards
- Achieve key metrics and quality outcomes while adhering to established budget
- Optimize resource utilization to enhance operational efficiency
- Develop and implement the quality assurance program
- Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of staff.
Clinical Manager, Director of Operations
Amedisys Home Health
Gray
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Led clinical operations for clinicians, ensuring high-quality patient care
- Managed care coordination across multidisciplinary clinical staff, care center leadership, and ordering providers to enhance patient outcomes
- Reviewed documentation to ensure OASIS accuracy and compliance with standards, supporting regulatory adherence
- Supported clinicians in developing and revising the plan of care
- Ensured the plan of care is carried out as ordered
RN Case Manager
Three Rivers Home Health
Macon
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided case management and skilled nursing care to patients in the home setting
- Collaborated with physicians, patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop and manage individualized patient-centered care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs and goals
- Completed OASIS assessments promptly and in compliance with regulatory standards, supporting quality care delivery and documentation integrity
Registered Nurse
Endoscopy Center of Central Georgia
Macon
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Provided pre and post-procedure nursing care
- Provided recovery, discharge planning, and education to ensure timely and safe patient discharges
- Calculated and reported benchmark data, such as adenoma detection rates and malignancy rates
- Analyzed data and developed improvement plans
Registered Nurse
HCA Coliseum Hospital
Macon
02.2009 - 09.2014
- Provided nursing care in labor and delivery unit
- Monitored maternal and fetal well-being during labor, ensuring timely interventions and optimal outcomes.
- Circulating OR and PACU nurse for caesarean section cases
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA12-2008
Skills
- Utilization Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Clinical oversight
- CMS, insurance, and industry standards
- Documentation standards and review
- Chart Audits
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Staff training and development
Certification
- Compact (Multistate) Registered Professional Nurse, State Board of GA, 02/2009-present
Timeline
Director of Operations
Amedisys Home Health
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Manager, Director of Operations
Amedisys Home Health
10.2018 - 09.2021
RN Case Manager
Three Rivers Home Health
02.2016 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Endoscopy Center of Central Georgia
10.2014 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
HCA Coliseum Hospital
02.2009 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College & State University