Marsha Bennett
Chicago,IL
Summary
Executive nurse leader with more than 26 years of progressive healthcare experience and over a decade of hospital operations leadership in academic medical centers, pediatric hospitals, community hospitals, and public healthcare systems. Proven expertise directing hospital operations, emergency department leadership, patient throughput, staffing optimization, regulatory compliance, and multidisciniplinary teams in high acuity environments. Recognized for driving operational excellence, improving patient safety, leading organizational change, and building high performing teams. Currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to complement extensive executive leadership experience and preparing for senior healthcare leadership opportunities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
House Administrator
Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Hospital
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Directed hospital-wide patient throughput and bed management for a Level 1 Trauma Center, balancing limited inpatient capacity, high patient volumes and acuity, and constrained staffing resources to optimize patient flow and operational efficiency.
- Managed high-acuity operational issues while balancing patient safety, staffing, and available resource allocation.
- Served as Administrative Representative for hospital operations during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Collaborated with physicians, nursing leaders, and executive leadership to ensure safe, efficient hospital operations.
- Maintained compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and IDPH standards.
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Roseland Community Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Directed clinical and operational functions of the Emergency Department within a safety-net hospital serving a medically underserved population.
- Led staffing, scheduling, productivity, and departmental operations for a multidisciplinary emergency care team.
- Partnered with executive leadership during regulatory surveys and performance improvement initiatives.
- Implemented process improvements focused on patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with physicians and ancillary departments to improve emergency department throughput and patient experience.
- Mentored staff while fostering accountability, teamwork, and evidence-based practice.
Hospital Administrator (Contract)
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Chicago, Illinois
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Provided executive-level administrative oversight for one of the nation's largest public teaching hospitals.
- Coordinated patient throughput, hospital capacity management, admissions, transfers, and bed placement.
- Served as hospital administrator during nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Directed multidisciplinary response to hospital emergencies and operational issues.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient hospital operations.
- Managed complex operational challenges involving patient safety and risk, staffing, and quality outcomes
Nursing House Supervisor
Humboldt Health Hospital
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 01.2022
Administrative Nurse Coordinator
Larabida Children's Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.2020 - 03.2022
Hospital Operations Coordinator
LifeBridge Health
Baltimore, MD
09.2016 - 07.2020
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
05-2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
Skills
- Hospital Operations Leadership
- Emergency Department Leadership
- Administrative Nursing Leadership
- Patient Throughput & Bed Management
- Regulatory Readiness (Joint Commission, CMS, IDPH)
- Performance & Quality Improvement
- Staff Recruitment, Retention, & Development
- Crisis Leadership & Incident Command
- Patient Safety & Risk Management
- Interdisciniplinary Collaboration
- Physician Relations
- Conflict Resolution & Service Recovery
- Budget & Resource Allocation
- Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement
Certification
- Illinois Registered Nurse License
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS/Healthcare Provider)
Contact
https://bold.pro/my/marsha-bennett-230915044542/456r
Timeline
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Roseland Community Hospital
09.2025 - 02.2026
Hospital Administrator (Contract)
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
10.2023 - 07.2025
House Administrator
Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor
Humboldt Health Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2022
Administrative Nurse Coordinator
Larabida Children's Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2022
Hospital Operations Coordinator
LifeBridge Health
09.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College