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Lisa Littlejohn

Avon Park,FL

Summary

Proven leader in healthcare management, adept at staff recruitment and retention, with a track record of enhancing patient care quality. At HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, elevated Care Experience Scores to over 75th percentile, showcasing clinical expertise and a commitment to patient-centered care. Excelled in regulatory compliance and quality improvement, ensuring top-tier healthcare delivery. Adaptable Chief Nursing Officer possessing nearly 5 years of extensive experience as Chief Nursing Officer in hospital setting. Dynamic and educated with clear articulation and communication skills. Represents nursing department to senior management and delivers quality nursing management. Talented at proactively addressing problematic situations in stressful settings and resolving disputes fairly.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Nursing Officer

HCA Florida Highlands Hospital
10.2019 - Current
  • Established Care Like Family culture that improved Care Experience Scores from less than 10th percentile to over 75th percentile. RN turnover has decreased to 3.15%.
  • Built supportive mentorship for Nursing Leadership team that has resulted in two promotions to larger facilities and multiple leaders are advancing their degrees.
  • Implemented successful quality guidelines to achieve goal of zero HAIs for 365 days, reduced from 14 total HAIs in 2022.
  • Built collaborative relationships with our physician team to increase physician engagement with administration from 72% in 2023 to 84% in 2024.
  • Implemented RN residency and ICU Plus programs and partnered with our Education team to raise the level of care at our facility. Physician engagement rated nursing as 87% favorable in 2024.
  • Top performer rating with The Joint Commission for 2024 Triannual survey due to zero conditional findings and no high level findings.

ACNO

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
Fort Pierce, FL
11.2018 - 10.2019
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Partnered with CMO to reduce LOS.
  • Completed Triannual Joint Commission survey with zero conditional findings.

Director of Cardiac Services

HCA North Florida Regional Medical Center
Gainesville, FL
08.2016 - 11.2018
  • Developed Cardiac Observation area of the unit for improved throughput
  • Maintained care experience scores greater than 75th percentile
  • Lead oversight of Congestive Heart Failure Readmission reduction
  • Oversight of the centralized telemetry room

Director of Cardiac Services

HCA Mountainview Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
07.2013 - 08.2016

Director of Cardiac Telemetry and Centralized Telemetry Unit April 2014-August 2016

  • Managed 53 bed Cardiac Telemetry unit; Awarded Innovator Award for CHF Readmission Reduction Program; Obtained certification as a Heart Failure Nurse with AAHFN. Maintained care experience scores above 75th percentile.
  • Previous roles: Interim Director IMC January 2014-April 2014 Managed 64 bed Intermediate Care unit
  • Charge RN IMC July 2013-January 2014

Clinical Director

HCA Specialty Surgery Center
Las Vegas, NV
03.2012 - 07.2013
  • Clinical oversight of all personnel in OR, Pre-op, and PACU, Sterile processing, and laundry
  • Partnered with Administrator to meet AAAHC and state regulations
  • Provided direct patient care as needed daily

Director of Nursing

Volunteers In Medicine Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
06.2011 - 03.2012
  • Oversight of daily operations for primary care, free clinic
  • Partnered with Medical Director to expand program to include pharmacy and dentistry
  • Maintained compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and state's VFC program
  • Supervision of all clinical staff
  • Provided clinical updates in month Board meetings

RN

HCA Sunrise Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
04.2010 - 03.2012

Staff nurse/relief charge RN in PACU (October 2010-March 2012)

  • Provided care of pediatric and adult post-anesthesia patients, including cath lab, special procedure & surgical recovery

Neuro ICU Staff RN (April 2010-October 2010)

  • Critical Care training course completed
  • Provided care of ICU patients with a neurological diagnosis, including ventilator management, multiple critical drips, care of neurological drains/monitoring

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2013

Skills

  • Oversight of House Supervisor Team and Nursing teams
  • Staff recruitment & retention
  • Budget Administration
  • Ongoing Needs Assessments
  • Quality Improvement
  • Budget Development
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Clinical expertise
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Patient Care Quality Assessments
  • Ensuring patient-centered care
  • Reduction in length of stay and readmissions

Timeline

Chief Nursing Officer

HCA Florida Highlands Hospital
10.2019 - Current

ACNO

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2019

Director of Cardiac Services

HCA North Florida Regional Medical Center
08.2016 - 11.2018

Director of Cardiac Services

HCA Mountainview Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2016

Clinical Director

HCA Specialty Surgery Center
03.2012 - 07.2013

Director of Nursing

Volunteers In Medicine Of Southern Nevada
06.2011 - 03.2012

RN

HCA Sunrise Hospital
04.2010 - 03.2012

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Lisa Littlejohn