Marilyn Sargent
Cobleskill,New York
Summary
Senior healthcare executive and master’s-prepared RN with a background in clinical operations, care management, and program development. Brings leadership across inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings, with a steady record of improving processes, supporting compliance, and coordinating teams through data-driven planning and practical problem solving.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Geropsychiatry Inpatient/ Crisis Unit ER
St. Peter's Health Partners
Troy, New York
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve patient care issues effectively.
- Streamlined processes using various software and tools, leading to improved workflow in the unit.
Senior Healthcare Analyst
Redwood Coast Medical Services
Gualala, California
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented principal care management program for federally insured healthcare center, reporting to CEO and medical director, and chairing monthly meetings to ensure effective hospice/home health interface
- Analyzed patient data to support reporting and planning efforts for Redwood Coast Medical Services, enhancing data-driven decision-making
- Created dashboards and summaries for Redwood Coast Medical Services leadership, facilitating informed review and strategic planning
- Reviewed healthcare records to support Redwood Coast Medical Services compliance audits
Director Staff Development Education, Infection Control, Quality
Healdsburg Senior Living/Lifehouse/Dumolin Community Living
, California
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Directed daily operations across senior living and community care departments.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations, safety standards, and licensing requirements to maintain operational integrity.
- Facilitated medical oversight for developmentally disabled residents across 6 homes, ensuring quality care and compliance.
- Assisted with resident admissions assessments and service plan updates.
Vice President Clinical Operations
Center for Elder's Independence
Oakland, California
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed operations for 5 ambulatory clinics, home health, case management, quality, process improvement, and budget oversight
- Developed and led operational strategy for elder care programs at Center for Elder Independence to enhance service delivery.
- Directed cross-functional teams supporting PACE services and participant care coordination.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and elder services standards.
- Identified operational challenges and implemented solutions that streamlined processes and improved service efficiency.
Director Of Nursing Administrator
Kaiser-Permanente
Oakland, California
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Led nursing operations in alignment with Kaiser Permanente policies and quality standards, promoting consistent care delivery.
- Managed daily operations at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, enhancing patient care quality and staff collaboration.
- Supported recruitment, training, evaluation, and disciplinary processes for nursing staff, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Monitored patient safety practices and regulatory compliance across nursing units
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards in the workplace.
- Led interdisciplinary meetings with physicians, case managers, and support teams
Director of Palliative Care
Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, California
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Directed hospital operations in support of Good Samaritan Hospital patient care standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Coordinated department leaders to align services with hospital goals and priorities.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare policies, regulations, and accreditation requirements.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
Implementation Coordinator, Population Management
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, California
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Coordinated Kaiser Permanente implementation schedules across cross-functional stakeholder groups.
- Tracked project tasks and deadlines using Kaiser Permanente tracking tools.
- Prepared implementation documents, status updates, and meeting notes for Kaiser Permanente teams.
- Supported communication between Kaiser Permanente departments during rollout activities.
- Assisted testing, training, and deployment tasks for Kaiser Permanente system changes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of California
San Francisco06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of California
San Francisco06-1977
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Care coordination
- Clinical operations
- Electronic health record management
- Quality improvement
- Compliance monitoring
- Patient data analysis
Honors
Board of Directors, Nursing Alumni, University of California, San Francisco 2012, Woman of the Year, San Francisco Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2007 Outstanding Nurse Performance Award
Publications
Sargent, M K, Palliative Care in the Hospital Setting, Oncology Issues, Nov/Dec 2011, 2831.
Timeline
Geropsychiatry Inpatient/ Crisis Unit ER
St. Peter's Health Partners
01.2023 - 01.2025
Senior Healthcare Analyst
Redwood Coast Medical Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director Staff Development Education, Infection Control, Quality
Healdsburg Senior Living/Lifehouse/Dumolin Community Living
01.2019 - 01.2021
Vice President Clinical Operations
Center for Elder's Independence
01.2016 - 01.2019
Director Of Nursing Administrator
Kaiser-Permanente
01.2013 - 01.2016
Director of Palliative Care
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2012
Implementation Coordinator, Population Management
Kaiser Permanente
01.1999 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Nursing
University of California
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of California