Meagan Ray
Gore Springs,MS
Summary
To obtain a management position within the healthcare setting where I can use my extensive knowledge of clinical leadership and healthcare management. Proven track record in driving quality care, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing healthcare environments, and committed to achieving measurable results. Skilled in patient care protocols, staff leadership, and operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Clinical Officer
Acadiana Management Group Batesville, MS
Batesville, MS
09.2021 - 06.2026
- Chief Clinical Officer of a new 31-bed Long Term Acute Care Hospital.
- Directed clinical operations to improve patient care standards and service delivery efficiency.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance healthcare programs and align with regulatory requirements.
- Developed and implemented policies that optimized clinical workflows across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive quality improvement projects and ensure best practices.
- Recruited and hired all nursing positions with an excellent retention rate.
- Mentored clinical staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance metrics.
- Created and nurtured a positive hospital culture that fostered collaboration, leading to a 35 percent increase in employee retention.
- Analyzed patient data trends to improve decision-making and enhance treatment protocols.
- Spearheaded training programs focused on compliance, safety standards, and patient engagement strategies.
- Promoted a culture of safety by developing comprehensive risk management strategies aimed at reducing potential hazards in the workplace.
Manager of Clinical Education/Staff Development/Infection Control/Employee Health
University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada
Grenada
03.2017 - 09.2021
- Participated in decision-making, policy determination and employee education/training, recruitment/retention of employees, and employee counseling/coaching.
- Developed training programs for staff to improve workflow and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Mentored staff in best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating infection prevention and control activities within the healthcare setting (surveillance, tracking/trending of data, employee/patient education).
Assistant Chief Clinical Officer, Risk Management, Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement, Infection Control/Employee Health, Safety/EOC Director
AMG Specialty Hospital (Formerly LTAC of Greenwood)
Greenwood
06.2010 - 03.2017
- ACCO: Participates in decision-making, policy determination and planning operations of the hospital; maintaining schedule and staffing needs as needed, employee education/training, recruitment/retention of employees, employee counseling/coaching.
- Risk Management: Assess, develop, implement and monitor risk management plans to promote patient/employee safety; Provide intervention and education related to risk management issues to promote safe work practices and quality care/services in an environment that is beneficial to the safety, health, and wellbeing of all patients, visitors and staff.
- Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement: Tracking/trending of data with the implementation of best practices to promote patient safety and positive outcomes within the healthcare setting.
- Infection Control/Employee Health: Planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating infection prevention and control activities within the healthcare setting (surveillance, tracking/trending of data, employee/patient education).
- Safety/EOC Director: Emergency Management planning, promotes safe environment of care for patients and employees.
Staff Nurse, Risk Management, Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement, Infection Control/Employee Health, Safety/EOC Director
LTAC of Greenwood (Formerly Greenwood Specialty Hospital)
Greenwood
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Staff Nurse: Provide patient care including administering of medications, wound care treatments, ventilator management, tracheostomy care, peg feedings, central line care/maintenance, patient/family teaching (2008-2010).
- Risk Management: Assess, develop, implement and monitor risk management plans to promote patient/employee safety; Provide intervention and education related to risk management issues to promote safe work practices and quality care/services in an environment that is beneficial to the safety, health, and wellbeing of all patients, visitors and staff.
- Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement: Tracking/trending of data with the implementation of best practices to promote patient safety and positive outcomes within the healthcare setting.
- Infection Control/Employee Health: Planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating infection prevention and control activities within the healthcare setting (surveillance, tracking/trending of data, employee/patient education).
- Safety/EOC Director: Emergency Management planning, promotes safe environment of care for patients and employees.
Staff Nurse
Greenwood Specialty Hospital
Greenwood
05.2007 - 01.2008
- Staff Nurse: Provide patient care including administering of medications, wound care treatments, ventilator management, tracheostomy care, peg feedings, central line care/maintenance, patient/family teaching.
Education
RN-BSN -
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS08-2015
ADN-RN - undefined
Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS05-2007
Diploma - undefined
Grenada High School
Grenada, MS05-2004
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Patient safety
- Healthcare management
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Relationship and team building
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor
- American Heart Association ACLS Instructor
- Credentialed EPIC Trainer (Electronic Medical Record)
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified Instructor
- TB Certification
- Wound Care Nurse Certified
- Conservative Sharp Wound Debridement Certified
Timeline
Chief Clinical Officer
Acadiana Management Group Batesville, MS
09.2021 - 06.2026
Manager of Clinical Education/Staff Development/Infection Control/Employee Health
University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada
03.2017 - 09.2021
Assistant Chief Clinical Officer, Risk Management, Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement, Infection Control/Employee Health, Safety/EOC Director
AMG Specialty Hospital (Formerly LTAC of Greenwood)
06.2010 - 03.2017
Staff Nurse, Risk Management, Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement, Infection Control/Employee Health, Safety/EOC Director
LTAC of Greenwood (Formerly Greenwood Specialty Hospital)
01.2008 - 06.2010
Staff Nurse
Greenwood Specialty Hospital
05.2007 - 01.2008
ADN-RN - undefined
Holmes Community College
Diploma - undefined
Grenada High School
RN-BSN -
Mississippi University for Women
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Leadership Grenada 2020, Employee of the Month 2021, DAISY Award Recipient/Honoree 2021, DAISY Award Nominee (x3) 2021
Awards & Recognition
Leadership Grenada 2020
Employee of the Month 2021
Daisy Award Recipient 2021
Daisy Award Nominee (x3) 2021
Daisy Award Nominee 2024