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Amanda Hawkins

Mt Pleasant

Summary

Dynamic healthcare executive with a proven track record at Three Hawks Advisors, excelling in operations management and strategic planning. Achieved regulatory compliance and enhanced profitability through data analysis and team accountability. Passionate about driving growth and fostering partnerships, while maintaining top-tier patient satisfaction scores.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Three Hawks Advisors
10.2022 - Current
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders to drive strategic vision and concierge management of OBS, ASC, and HOPD facilities while fostering partnerships with physicians, practices, and hospitals
  • Provide data-driven site selection, architectural planning, and space design in collaboration with clients, architects, and contractors while ensuring timeline, quality, and budget compliance
  • Oversee state/federal licensure, accreditation processes, and CMS compliance while advising on board governance, budget guidelines, and financial proformas for fiscal responsibility
  • Conduct facility due diligence to analyze operational data, procure resources including supply chain and capital equipment, and leverage industry partnerships to streamline operations and enhance profitability

Senior Healthcare Consultant

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to build, develop, and manage ambulatory surgery centers and hospital outpatient departments, while driving programs to meet best practice standards.
  • Conduct assessments and deliver recommendations for existing ASC and hospital perioperative departments to enhance efficiency, boost income, and stabilize operations for Medicare-failing facilities.
  • Prepared clients for accreditation and Medicare surveys, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Developed and implemented fast-track patient programs for the new 12-OR hospital orthopedic facility.

Regional Director of Clinical Operations

Surgical Investors and Advisors
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Oversaw operational performance of multiple healthcare facilities across the region, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards while providing strategic leadership in administrative and business planning for operational excellence and sustainable growth
  • Led diverse teams of clinical and administrative staff, established performance metrics for business growth, and managed regional projects within timelines and budget constraints while maintaining relationships with health systems, vendors, and stakeholders

Chief Operating Officer

Privado Health (ASC Management & Development Org)
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with CEO to define and execute operational strategies for ASC management company, overseeing day-to-day operations while ensuring regulatory compliance and CMS adherence
  • Managed supply chain, vendor contracts, proformas, technology, and equipment to optimize operational efficiency and financial performance across multiple ASC facilities
  • Developed facility due diligence processes to analyze operational data and secure successful acquisitions, examining financial transactions for strategic growth
  • Spearheaded development of integrated EHR platform combining surgery scheduling, physician credentialing, and revenue cycle management while building high-performing teams and performance-driven marketing strategies

Senior Healthcare Operations Leader

Multiple Healthcare Facilities
04.2003 - 10.2022
  • Operations & Financial Performance: Led multi-specialty ASC operations with 6,000+ annual cases generating $9M+ revenue, managing 14 independent physicians and coordinating facility expansion from 2 to 4 ORs (12,000 sq ft)
  • Regulatory Excellence: Achieved CMS, DHEC, and AAAHC re-accreditations while serving in multiple officer roles (Compliance, Privacy, Safety, Risk Management) and developing an industry-leading infection control program (less than 1%)
  • Team Leadership & Development: Supervised clinical and non-clinical staff across multiple healthcare settings, created leadership development programs, and reduced overtime by 79% through strategic staffing optimization.
  • Quality & Patient Satisfaction: Maintained top 1% national patient satisfaction scores for 7 consecutive years while developing emergency operations plans and serving as Chair of DHEC Lowcountry Healthcare Coalition Executive Committee

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southeast Missouri State University
05.2000

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management & Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Budgets & Cost Control
  • Data Analysis
  • Team Accountability
  • Performance & Retention Utilization and Peer Review

Certification

CERTIFICATIONS

  • RN – Registered Nurse (Multi-State)
  • CASC – Certified Administrator Surgery Center
  • CAIP – Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist

PUBLICATIONS

· AORN Journal, “Meeting the challenges of staffing” – April 2022

· OR Manager, “ENT leaders share innovative ideas to calm pediatric patients” – August 2021

Timeline

Regional Director of Clinical Operations

Surgical Investors and Advisors
06.2024 - 03.2025

Senior Healthcare Consultant

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting
07.2023 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

Privado Health (ASC Management & Development Org)
11.2022 - 04.2024

Chief Executive Officer

Three Hawks Advisors
10.2022 - Current

Senior Healthcare Operations Leader

Multiple Healthcare Facilities
04.2003 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southeast Missouri State University

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