Marlise A. Curlee
Corsicana,TX
Summary
Meticulous, innovative, Nurse Executive, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience includes Quality, Risk, Infection Prevention, Finance and Legal. Experienced, dedicated professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
Results-driven operations professional with proven track record in optimizing business processes, enhancing productivity, and leading high-performing teams. Adept at strategic planning, resource management, and driving operational efficiency in dynamic environments. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, leveraging leadership skills to align teams with organizational goals and deliver tangible outcomes. Known for reliability, decisive problem-solving, and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
TanaBell Health Services
10.2025 - Current
- Directed nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored and developed nursing staff through ongoing training and performance evaluations.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Analyzed clinical workflows, identifying areas for improvement and streamlining processes.
- Oversaw budget management for nursing department, optimizing resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.
- Fostered a culture of safety by promoting best practices in infection control and risk management.
- Established metrics for evaluating nursing performance, driving continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Director of Nursing
Regency Integrated Healthcare Services
05.2025 - Current
- Effectively supervised 64 clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Increased productivity for 86 bed facility.
- Managed all clinical systems to include incidents/accidents, weights, infection prevention, pharmacy and dietary recommendations, and skin integrity.
- Processed monthly reports for facility performance.
- Contributed substantially to successful regulatory compliance through an effective risk management and quality assurance perspective.
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the facility.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
Legal Nurse Consultant
CAM Legal Nurse Consulting Services
07.2006 - Current
- Provide legal nurse services to several clients throughout Texas and neighboring states.
- Interpret, research, and analyze medical-related legal issues.
- Compile analysis and litigation reports for clients.
- Serve as an expert witness on long-term care/skilled nursing litigation.
- Analyzed medical records to identify relevant information for legal cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop case strategies and provide expert insights.
- Conducted thorough research on medical standards and practices to support litigation efforts.
- Developed comprehensive reports summarizing medical findings for court presentations.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare professionals and legal teams to ensure clarity of information.
- Advised on compliance issues related to medical regulations impacting legal proceedings.
- Served as an expert witness during trials, providing clear explanations about nursing standards and patient care practices leading to better jury comprehension.
- Contributed to the effective defense of medical malpractice claims by identifying and refuting false allegations against healthcare professionals.
- Streamlined litigation processes through meticulous organization and management of large volumes of medical documents.
Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Operating Officer
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
07.2022 - 04.2025
- Maintained the proper number of staff within budget parameters to ensure that patients received high levels of care.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed, and mentored employees and promoted a high level of care quality to patients.
- Effectively supervised 162 clinical and non-clinical staff. Improved employee retention rate and facility morale.
- Analyzed data and processed monthly reports for facility performance.
- Contributed substantially to successful regulatory compliance through an effective risk management and quality assurance perspective utilizing current nursing standards, policies and procedures, and best practice.
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) and utilized Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify performance areas for improvement.
- Assists with development of and manages budget for nursing department.
- Led nursing staff in implementing comprehensive patient care protocols to enhance service delivery.
- Developed strategic plans for clinical operations, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring high-quality care and accreditation readiness.
- Mentored nursing leadership, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Championed initiatives for staff training programs, increasing clinical competencies across departments.
- Analyzed patient data trends to inform decision-making and adjust strategies for better care delivery.
- Assisted with preparation of budget and expense reports.
- Evaluated clinical performance data to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted action plans.
- Served on committees focused on improving healthcare delivery at both the organizational level as well as within the broader industry context.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care across all departments.
- Championed patient safety initiatives, resulting in reduced medical errors and improved clinical outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through regular audits, policy updates, and ongoing education for staff members.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for service expansion and operational enhancements.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Drove revenue growth with the successful launch of new products and services to meet customer needs.
- Implemented robust risk management strategies, safeguarding company assets and minimizing potential liabilities.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Chief Nursing Officer
Bridgemoor Transitional Care
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained the proper number of staff within budget parameters to ensure that patients received high levels of care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed, and mentored employees and promoted a high level of care quality to patients.
- Effectively supervised 88 clinical and non-clinical staff. Improved employee retention rate and facility morale.
- Analyzed data and processed monthly reports for facility performance.
- Contributed substantially to successful regulatory compliance through an effective risk management and quality assurance perspective.
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) and utilized Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify performance areas for improvement.
- Assisted the business development team in further developing and implementing value-based systems of care.
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for multiple facilities in the state.
- Managed all clinical systems to include incidents/accidents, weights, infection prevention, pharmacy and dietary recommendations, and skin integrity.
- Managed staff and patients appropriately related to all CDC and CMS COVID guidelines.
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care across transitional care units.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based clinical protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency in nursing services.
- Managed budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources without compromising patient care quality or employee satisfaction.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
Regional Clinical Risk and Safety Manager
United Healthcare - USMD
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Assessed personnel and process performance trends and data and compared this data against current practices, collected additional information, formulated a plan, and provided valuable feedback and improvement recommendations to executive leadership.
- Established quality, safety, and infection prevention goals based on completed risk assessments; performed metrics trending and applied problem solving to advance system improvements to meet targeted levels of quality/goals.
- Reviewed and updated risk management policies to accommodate new business processes.
- Conducted quality improvement programs and utilized Root Cause Analysis (RCA)to improve overall facility performance and quality of care related to known and assessed risks.
- Increased clinic productivity through risk and safety project management.
- Collaborated and communicated with other managers to ensure that problems/risks are identified, documented, and resolved.
- Trained and inspired key staff members responsible for safety and risk.
- Processed monthly reports for clinic performance.
- Contributed substantially to successful clinic regulatory compliance.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the clinics.
- Participate in and lead regular functional meetings to include The Joint Commission, Peer Review, and various clinical risk, and safety projects.
- Trained and implemented strategies for a just culture in the safety and risk practices of the organization.
- Worked to develop and implement safe processes and systems throughout the clinic network.
- Established metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of safety initiatives, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
Chief Clinical Director
OnPointe Healthcare
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for multiple facilities in the region.
- Maintained the proper number of staff within budget parameters to ensure that patients received high levels of care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed, and mentored employees and promoted a high level of care quality to patients.
- Effectively supervised 67 clinical and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee retention rate from 28% to 3.4%.
- Analyzed data and processed monthly reports for facility performance.
- Contributed substantially to successful regulatory compliance through an effective risk management and quality assurance perspective.
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) and utilized Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify performance areas for improvement.
- Managed all clinical systems to include incidents/accidents, weights, infection prevention, pharmacy and dietary recommendations, and skin integrity.
- Worked with care management to provide value-based care
- Directed clinical operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Implemented patient care protocols, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation, optimizing departmental performance and sustainability.
- Streamlined clinical operations for improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Improved overall clinic functioning by creating standardized processes and procedures for daily operations.
- Analyzed data on clinical outcomes to identify trends in patient populations, informing decisions on targeted interventions or program adjustments as needed.
- Oversaw quality improvement initiatives, leading to higher patient satisfaction rates and better compliance with regulatory standards.
- Led accreditation efforts, resulting in successful audits and continued compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Oversaw renovation of clinic facilities, creating more welcoming and efficient environment for patients and staff.
- Streamlined clinic operations to improve patient flow and satisfaction, through meticulous process reengineering.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Regional Quality and Operations Consultant
Senior Care Services of Texas
07.2012 - 09.2015
- Develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Develop and analyze systems governing care.
- Conducted RCA in the identification of systems’ problems.
- Conducted quality improvement programs to improve overall facility performance and quality of care.
- Processed monthly reports for facility performance.
- Supervised regulatory compliance by monitoring risk management and quality assurance processes.
- Analyzed operational workflows to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to enhance service delivery in senior care operations.
- Implemented performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of operational initiatives within senior care services.
- Provided guidance on regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards and protocols.
- Optimized resource allocation by monitoring budgets closely and reallocating resources as needed throughout project lifecycles.
- Monitored corporate policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Reduced operating costs through the identification of key areas for improvement and implementation of cost-saving measures.
Education
Masters of Jurisprudence Healthcare Policy and Law - Law
Texas A & M School of Law
Fort Worth, TX08.2023
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
University of Texas
Arlington, TX05.2020
Master of Science - MSN, Nursing Administration
University of Texas
Arlington, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX05-1997
Skills
- Team leadership
- Budgeting and finance
- Strong verbal communication
- Process improvement and implementation
- Client assessment and analysis
- Risk management processes and analysis
- Strategic planning for quality and risk
- Care management
- Self-motivated
- Exquisite organizational skills
- Staff development
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Data management
- Policy development
- Value-based payment systems
- Asset management
- Revenue growth
- Workforce planning
- Innovation management
- Planning and execution
- Strategic planning
- Compliance management
- Operations oversight
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Change management
- Fiscal oversight
- Operations administration
Affiliations
- Life Member, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Alumni Association (2007- present)
- Member, American Nurses Association (2012 - present)
- Member, Texas Nurses Association (1997 - present)
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau International (1997 - present)
- Member, American Society for Health Care Risk Management (2019 – present)
- Member, American College of Healthcare Executives (2022)
Certification
- BCLS
- ACLS
- CLNC
- Forensic Nursing
Timeline
Director of Nursing
TanaBell Health Services
10.2025 - Current
Director of Nursing
Regency Integrated Healthcare Services
05.2025 - Current
Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Operating Officer
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
07.2022 - 04.2025
Chief Nursing Officer
Bridgemoor Transitional Care
09.2021 - 07.2022
Regional Clinical Risk and Safety Manager
United Healthcare - USMD
01.2018 - 10.2021
Chief Clinical Director
OnPointe Healthcare
09.2015 - 03.2017
Regional Quality and Operations Consultant
Senior Care Services of Texas
07.2012 - 09.2015
Legal Nurse Consultant
CAM Legal Nurse Consulting Services
07.2006 - Current
Masters of Jurisprudence Healthcare Policy and Law - Law
Texas A & M School of Law
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
University of Texas
Master of Science - MSN, Nursing Administration
University of Texas
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
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