An experienced healthcare clinician who desires a role in assessment in efficiency, customer experience and clinical proficiency. Experience in project management, process redesign, and detailed medical record review, well versed in Joint Commission Standards and CMS regulations to include Med A and B. Competency in AHRQ and HAC standards of care and identification of gaps in performance. Knowledge of HEDIS measures and detailed medical record review. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Representative and Team Lead
Joint Commission
01.2016 - 01.2023
Surveyor and team leader for accredited healthcare organizations to include VA, Military Hospitals, free-standing emergency departments, Critical Access, Long term acute care, rehabilitation facilities and assisted with home health and Hospice assessments
Assisted in the development of remote surveys during Covid
Team educator on new standards and CMS requirements
Responsible for Yellow Belt training for all surveyors
(LSS) Lead teams to review and update all standards and CMS regulations on an annual basis
Developed tracer tools and educational offerings for healthcare senior leadership
Presentations at national healthcare meetings regarding compliance.
Chief Operating Officer/Director of Quality Services
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Charleston, South Carolina
09.2010 - 01.2016
Executive leader responsible for Patient Safety, Infection Prevention, Accreditation Services, Clinical Outcomes and Patient Family Experience
Coordinate the Board Quality and Patient Safety Committee, presentation of outcomes and lead/facilitate quality discussions at board and senior staff level
Oversight for compliance in regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO, DHEC and CMS)
Work closely with VPMA and Chiefs of service in identification and implementation of quality metrics
Oversight for all data submission to Medicare and Medicaid as required
Oversight for Leapfrog submission, NSQIP and Heart Failure
Responsible for additional performance improvement activities and projects with nursing and other ancillary departments, developing Nursing Peer Review process and contributor to Magnet journey
Oversight, developer and instructor for system-wide Lean Sigma Green Belt classes for RSFH Leadership Development Institute (Certified over 600 Greenbelts)
Lead numerous Lean projects to include financial, clinical and process strategies to reduce waste, variability and improve efficiency and operational excellence
Work in partnership with leadership on evidenced-based projects to drive excellence and development of Centers of Excellence
Leader for Just Culture implementation and new leader onboarding
Responsible for the redesign of the quality strategic plan, scope and workflow/product of the quality department
Leader for High Reliability with Joint Commission and SCHA
Developed the Nurse Peer Review Program for the system
Worked with senior leadership to develop genesis of accountable care organization
Work within nursing to improve patient care, productivity, zero harm, patient safety
Developed and implemented the Patient and Family Experience Council
Co-Leader for the SCHA Patient and Family Engagement Collaborative
President of Carolinas Association for Hospital Patient Advocacy (September 2016).
Executive Director of Quality and Patient Safety
Moses Cone Health System
Greensboro, NC
11.2008 - 09.2010
Executive responsibility for Safety/Environment of care, Infection Prevention, Accreditation Services, Clinical Outcomes, Employee Health, Clinical Quality Black Belt departments
Coordinate and oversee Board Quality Committee and Medical Performance Improvement Committee and Quality Leadership Team reporting, presentation of outcomes and lead/facilitate quality discussions
Oversight for compliance in regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO, DFS and CMS)
Work closely with VPMA and Chiefs of service in identification and implementation of quality metrics
Oversight for all data submission to Medicare and Medicaid as required
Responsible for additional performance improvement activities and projects with nursing and other ancillary departments
Member of the Board of Directors for NCHA Center for Patient Safety and Quality
Work closely with Information Systems in the design and implementation of the new clinical data repository
Member of Sentinel Event Task force, identifying risk issues and lead root cause analysis and FMEA’s
Design metrics for quality projects
Lead and facilitate the “Getting Boards on Board” for the system
Executive champion and facilitator for Just Culture implementation
Design hospital and departmental report cards
Implemented an infection prevention/pharmacy database to capture stewardship and surveillance.
Patient Safety Officer
Moses Cone Health System
Greensboro, NC
08.2006 - 01.2008
Director and oversight for all patient safety activities, projects, follow up and risk management issues
Director and oversight for Infection Prevention department
Oversight for compliance in regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO, DFS and CMS)
Director of IHI Quality projects to include national patient safety initiatives, patient flow through the health system, reducing mortality rates, Saving 100,000 Lives Campaign, 5million Lives Campaign
Oversight for all data submission to Medicare and Medicaid as required
Responsible for additional performance improvement activities and projects with JCAHO
Oversight for Organ Donation Collaborative, winning the second Medal of Honor from Federal gov’t
Participant in NC Hospital Association Center for Patient Safety and Quality
Director of Clinical Quality initiatives to include core measures and other performance improvement initiatives impacting patient safety.
Director of Emergency/Trauma Services
Moses Cone Health System
Greensboro, NC
04.2003 - 08.2006
Director and oversight for nursing operations for 70,000 visit/yr Trauma Center
Responsible for compliance in regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO, DFS and CMS)
Responsible for 170 employees
Implementation of new policy, quality improvements, staffing models, strategic planning for emergency services
Developed and implemented Chest Pain Center, Pediatric Emergency Dept
And Code Stroke Program
Oversight for the operations of the new Urgent Care Center 2005
Active participant in hospital committees and education sessions
Facilitator for the Organ Donation Collaborative for the entire healthcare system, recently winning the Dept
Health and Human Services Medal of Honor for the healthcare system
Active member and speaker for Emergency Nurses Association at the national level
Participate in Risk Management investigations, Service Excellence improvements, Six Sigma improvement projects, education and training on performance improvement methodologies
Participate in Disaster management planning and training for the system
Member of IHI Team to address patient Flow throughout the healthcare system
Member of IHI Team to address Organ Donation
Member of the RACE Team to improve Acute MI Care and Treatment
Participate/facilitate in Root Cause Analysis process for Risk Management
Implemented an electronic documentation system within the emergency Services areas.
RN/Military Officer
United States Air Force
01.1981 - 01.2001
Worldwide duty to include Air Training Command and Tactical Air Command (Clark AFB, CONUS)
Worked in Open Heart Surgery, Intensive Care, NICU and Emergency Services
Participated in research and publication on acute respiratory distress syndrome
Burn Nurse Specialist for PACAF.
Education
Master’s, Business Administration -
University of Health Sciences: USAF MBA, University of Arkansas
01.1993
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of North Carolina and UNC-G
05.1982
Other
Skills
Customer Relations
Project Management
Time management abilities
Task Prioritization
Effective Communication
Attention to Detail
Staff training and motivation
Continuous Improvement
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking
Personal Information
Title: RN, MBA, LSSBB
Timeline
Field Representative and Team Lead
Joint Commission
01.2016 - 01.2023
Chief Operating Officer/Director of Quality Services
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
09.2010 - 01.2016
Executive Director of Quality and Patient Safety
Moses Cone Health System
11.2008 - 09.2010
Patient Safety Officer
Moses Cone Health System
08.2006 - 01.2008
Director of Emergency/Trauma Services
Moses Cone Health System
04.2003 - 08.2006
RN/Military Officer
United States Air Force
01.1981 - 01.2001
Master’s, Business Administration -
University of Health Sciences: USAF MBA, University of Arkansas