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Education
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LINDSEY RHORER

Pittsboro,IN

Summary

Patient-focused, compassionate Chief Clinical Officer possessing fifteen years of extensive experience in nurse leadership positions in hospital settings. Dynamic and educated with clear articulation and communication skills. Represents nursing and all other clinical departments to senior management and delivers quality nursing management. Talented at proactively addressing problematic situations in stressful settings and resolving disputes fairly. Forward-thinking with proven history in leading teams and achieving high-quality patient care, outcomes and quality measures. Works productively with healthcare leaders and facility management to achieve program success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Clinical Officer

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis
02.2020 - 07.2023
  • Developed education programs to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.
  • Used clinical inquiry to improve clinical practice and service outcomes.
  • Established, directed and implemented standards of practice, clinical operations standards and financial controls.
  • Implemented and evaluated patient and family-specific care appropriate to complexity of problems and available system resources.
  • Consulted with and advised chief executive officer on general operation of hospital.
  • Evaluated environment for change readiness and developed and implemented plans for updating clinical operations.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.

Director of Nursing

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis
09.2014 - 02.2020
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Evaluated work performance of 80+ nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.

Clinical Manager of Advanced Wound Care Clinic

Accelecare
10.2012 - 09.2014
  • Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
  • Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
  • Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
  • Managed daily operations of 10-person clinic supporting approximately 500 patients per week.

Staff Nurse, Adult Burn Intensive Care Unit

Wishard Hospital
05.2005 - 10.2012
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.2004

Skills

  • Computer Proficiency
  • Results Orientation
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Sales Growth
  • Operational Procedures
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Nursing Protocol Development
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • MEDITECH Software
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Wound Dressing
  • Wound Surgical Procedures
  • Risk and Mitigation Analysis
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Patient Referral
  • BLS Certified

Certification

  • Registered RN w/ Compact Nursing license: 28167332A/ 28167332C
  • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • AHA Basic Life Support
  • AHA Basic Life Support Instructor
  • HBO trained
  • Wound Care trained

Timeline

Chief Clinical Officer

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis
02.2020 - 07.2023

Director of Nursing

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis
09.2014 - 02.2020

Clinical Manager of Advanced Wound Care Clinic

Accelecare
10.2012 - 09.2014

Staff Nurse, Adult Burn Intensive Care Unit

Wishard Hospital
05.2005 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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