Lisa Sims
Glencoe,AL
Summary
Experienced RN, licensed in Alabama with strong clinical and people skills. Twenty eight years of nursing experience with twenty five years in Management roles. Currently Executive Director at Southern Care New Beacon Hospice, Gadsden, Al. Prior to that, eighteen months with Amedisys Hospice as a Case Manager, Quality and Clinical Manager. Prior to Amedisys Hospice, employed by Riverview Regional Medical Center in various roles that included Epic Credentialed Trainer, Risk Manager and Hospital Compliance Officer, Nursing Director of the Cardiac Step Down /Telemetry Nursing Unit and Central Monitoring Station responsible for 52 FTE's. Served on the JCAHO Quality Team for over 15 years and directly responsible for assisting JCAHO/State surveyors when present in the facility. Built and managed legal/risk files in anticipation of litigation. Worked closely with corporate/local attorneys to coordinate and facilitate activities to prevent and/or mitigate claims of general and professional liability against the organization and physicians. RECENT: Provide, coordinate and direct the provision of hospice nursing and palliative care to terminally ill patients in the home setting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Operations
Southern Care New Beacon Hospice
Gadsden, United States
04.2019 - Current
- Manages 30 Direct FTE's
- Day to Day Operations of Care Center
- Directly responsible for financials, budget, supplies
- Maintain all employee files including licenses, fleet cars, etc
- Directs Care Team Meetings as per Medicare regulations
- Employee scheduling to meet patient needs
- Quality Metrics within threshold
- Administrative call
- Defined, implemented and revised operational guidelines.
- Oversees day-to-day visit activities in accordance with business objectives.
RN Clinical Manager
Amedisys Hospice
Rainbow City, AL
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Coordinates with Medical Director, referral sources and Nursing staff regarding patient eligibility
- Coordinates regular Interdisciplinary Team Conferences
- Prepares nightly/weekend report and acts as Administrator on Call
- Accurately and timely completes HCHB workflow
- Works with contracted Nursing Facilities to place respite patients
- Monitors patient flow and staffing throughout the day to assure that patient needs are met
- Assures that staff meet all educational deadlines
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
Rainbow City, AL
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Closely collaborates with Medical Director, primary physician, patients, families, and other members of patient care team to provide and maintain continuity of patient care to achieve excellent pain and symptom management and high quality end-of-life care for patient
- Assess and reassess all physical, environmental and emotional factors to determine hospice needs for patients in home setting
- Actively coordinates and participates in Interdisciplinary Team conferences
- Completes 100% educational requirements within defined deadlines
Clinical Systems Analyst
Riverview Regional Medical Center
600 South 3rd Street, Gadsden, Al 35901
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Serves as liaison between Clinical and Information Technology (IT) personnel and serve as Project lead for Nursing implementations
- Use troubleshooting skills to resolve computer system problems and/or application issues as they pertain to nursing areas
- Develops and utilizes training materials and programs to keep end-users at the highest level of knowledge on functionality of EPIC program
- Taught Epic Clindoc application to Clinical staff
- Traveled to assist with Corporate Epic projects
Director Cardiac Telemetry Unit
Riverview Regional Medical Center
600 South 3rd Street, Gadsden, Al. 35901
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Oversaw and managed 52 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Processed monthly reports for department performance
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA\\'s) to identify performance areas for improvement
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 26-bed unit
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records
Director Risk Management And Hospital Compliance
Riverview Regional Medical Center
600 South 3rd Street, Gadsden, Al. 35901
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Works closely with and reports directly to CEO
- Works directly with Patient Advocate to manage Grievance/Complaint process within facility and Employed Physician Practices
- Directly responsible for management of variance/event reports
- Responds to and manages crisis situations and adverse events, provide consultation and direction when complex clinical situations arise
- Provide Risk Management and Compliance training in new hire orientation and annually
- Reported directly to Board of Trustees Quarterly Board of Trustees meeting
- Works collaboratively with Medical Staff Coordinator in an effort to ensure that Medical Staff were experienced, trained, and competent health care professionals
- Set up litigation/pre-litigation files in accordance with policy to ensure that files remain Confidential and Privileged
- Direct contact for Defense Attorney Teams
- Attends all depositions, trials, etc
- Assists HR Director with EEOC claims
- Active member of Committee meetings: Medical Executive Committee, Cardiology Committee, Critical Care Committee, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Credentials Committee, Policy & Procedure Committee, Board of Trustees, Medical Staff Committee, etc
- Partner to Quality Director to ensure regulatory requirements were met
Director 3rd Tower Cardiac Telemetry And Central Telemetry Monitoring
Riverview Regional Medical Center
600 South 3rd Street, Gadsden Al. 35901
4 2015 - 5 2016
- Oversee and manage 55 Clinical and support staff FTE\'s
- Personal accountability
- Process daily/monthly reports related to department performance
- Responsible for Unit TJC Compliance and Core Measures
- Monitor for Hipaa Compliance
- Manage Clinical oversight for 26 bed telemetry unit
- Maintain confidential personnel files, licensure and CPR compliance records
- Manage payroll for 55 FTE's
- Staff training and retention
Education
CPHRM -
American Hospital Association
Online 2008
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Gadsden State Community College
1994
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Gadsden State Community College
1993
Skills
- EPIC Credentialed Trainer
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- High level of autonomy
- Patient/family focused
- Problem resolution capability
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Successfully directs staff meetings
- Actively participates in IDT conferences
Accomplishments
- CPHRM Certification 2008-2020 (1 of 27 Statewide)
- BCLS Certification (Expires 10/2024)
- Riverview Regional Medical Center Manager of the Year 2003
- Riverview Regional Medical Center Manager of the Quarter 2005
- Riverview Regional Medical Center Manager of the Quarter 2007
- Riverview Regional Medical Center Manager of the Quarter 2011
- Riverview Regional Medical Center Manager of the Year 2011
- United Way Loaned Executive 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018,2019
- Executive Board Member Boys and Girls Club of Gadsden/Etowah County
- Club Blue Member (Advocacy group for the boys and girls club)
- Past Jacksonville State Nursing Advisory Board Member
Timeline
Director Of Operations
Southern Care New Beacon Hospice
04.2019 - Current
RN Clinical Manager
Amedisys Hospice
06.2018 - 04.2019
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
08.2017 - 06.2018
Clinical Systems Analyst
Riverview Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Director Cardiac Telemetry Unit
Riverview Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2016
Director Risk Management And Hospital Compliance
Riverview Regional Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2015
Director 3rd Tower Cardiac Telemetry And Central Telemetry Monitoring
Riverview Regional Medical Center
4 2015 - 5 2016
CPHRM -
American Hospital Association
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Gadsden State Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Gadsden State Community College
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