Manabi Dhakal
Weymouth,United States
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented behavioral health leader with extensive experience in strategic planning, operational management, and fiscal oversight within the healthcare sector. Proven track record in enhancing patient care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational efficiency. Skilled at managing large teams, optimizing resource utilization, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong background in clinical and administrative roles, with additional expertise in public speaking and community engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
System Director, Behavioral Health
Melrose-Wakefield Health Care
01.2021 - Current
- Strategic Planning: Leading initiatives to enhance patient care, regulatory adherence, and operational efficiency in psychiatric services.
- Policy Development: Collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement behavioral health policies, ensuring compliance and process improvement.
- Financial Management: Managing budgets, monitoring productivity and expenses, and optimizing resource utilization through financial analysis.
- Stakeholder Relationship Management: Building and maintaining physician relationships to improve patient outcomes and departmental success.
- Regulatory Compliance: Leading regulatory survey completions, ensuring compliance, and implementing corrective actions.
- Continuous Improvement: Actively participating in committees to promote operational excellence and best practice implementation.
- Staffing and Resource Management: Managing staffing for a 56-bed department, optimizing resource use, and reducing contract labor reliance.
- EHR Implementation: Spearheading EPIC launch for TUFTS Medicine Behavioral Health Services, ensuring optimal system utilization.
- Joint Venture Collaboration: Facilitating collaboration and resource utilization in joint ventures with Acadia and TUFTS Medicine.
Interim Director for Case Management and Social Work
Melrose-Wakefield Health Care
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Efficiently managed FTEs for coordinated, cost-effective care delivery.
- Ensured adherence to utilization management criteria and navigated payer sources for reimbursement continuity.
- Demonstrated fiscal acumen in resource management and resolved technical and operational challenges across departments.
Assistant Director of Nursing
HRI Hospital
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Referral and Admissions Management: Ensured timely and efficient coordination of patient care services.
- Team Leadership: Oversaw multiple FTEs, providing leadership, mentorship, and support.
- Restraint Reduction: Implemented evidence-based strategies to enhance patient safety and minimize restraint use.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Developed and implemented best practices in patient care with interdisciplinary teams.
- Hiring and Training: Led hiring, training, and onboarding to align with organizational culture and objectives.
- Performance Improvement: Developed initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and quality of care.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintained adherence to regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
Nurse Manager
HRI Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Overseeing the coordination of two patient care units, focusing on staffing optimization, recruitment, implementation of a restraint reduction initiative, and integration of trauma-informed care principles.
Education
Masters in Nurse Executive Leadership -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
Registered Nurse - undefined
Bay State College
Boston, MA04.2016
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Policy development
- Process Improvement
- Systems Thinking
- Recruitment and Retention
- Financial Management
Personal Information
Title: MSN, RN
Timeline
Interim Director for Case Management and Social Work
Melrose-Wakefield Health Care
06.2022 - 04.2023
System Director, Behavioral Health
Melrose-Wakefield Health Care
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
HRI Hospital
05.2020 - 01.2021
Nurse Manager
HRI Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2020
Masters in Nurse Executive Leadership -
Walden University
Registered Nurse - undefined
Bay State College
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