Meghan Stanford
Kalamazoo
Summary
Experienced cardiac leader with a proven track record in managing complex systems and driving operational improvements. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and implementing innovative solutions to increase efficiency and productivity. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills, ensuring successful project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Director Risk Management
Bronson Medical Group
11.2022 - Current
- Administrative oversight for Risk Management for all entities and practices withing the health system
- Perform all responsibilities of risk manager role with investigations, root cause analysis with action planning of opportunities for improvement, sentinel even investigation, work toward early settlement resolutions of claims, and support to system professional and general liability insurance coordinator and in-house professional liability claims manager.
Director, Cardiac Services
ASCENSION BORGESS
06.2019 - 10.2023
- Administrative oversight of inpatient cardiology, the observation unit, echo, cardiac short stay, cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology lab, and virtual telemetry monitor techs.
- Active participant with Ascension Michigan's Cardiac Service Line team.
- High attention to metrics looking at opportunities for process improvement.
- Responsible for transition of structural heart program from a surgical setting to cath lab.
- Presentation of unique staffing model to State leadership for consideration to improve volume and throughput, address staff shortage, gain and preserve experienced staff and increase revenue.
- Facilitation of Cardiac Accreditation.
- Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, Non-Invasive stress testing, Structural Heart and Neurophysiology May 2019 – June 2019.
- Clinical Manager, Radiology August 2017 – May 2019.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Proficient performance in all roles in the adult cardiac cath lab: circulator, scrub and monitor.
- Relief charge 2 days per week coordinating throughput.
- Excellent rapport with physicians in managing patient prioritization.
Clinical Coordinator, Heart Center
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: (Now Vanderbilt Wilson County)
- Operational oversight of cardiac ultrasound, stress testing and diagnostic cath lab.
- Development of interventional cath lab with equipment procurement, software implementation, policies and procedure development.
Director of Critical Care Services
STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Oversight of 10 bed critical care unit.
- Development of 24/7 interventional cath lab - one room
- Manager Cardiac Cath Lab June 2013 - September 2013
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL
04.2010 - 06.2012
- High performer in all roles in interventional cardiac cath lab including circulating, scrub and monitoring procedures.
- Excellent rapport with leadership, peers and providers.
- High attention to detail in patient assessment throughout procedure to respond quickly and efficiently to urgent and emergent situations.
Assistant Director, Cardiac Ultrasound
BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER
07.2009 - 03.2010
- Director, Cardiac Short Stay (Interim) Sep 2009 – March 2010
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
BRONSON HOSPITAL
04.2003 - 07.2009
- Registered Nurse, Adult Medical Unit October 2007 – June 2008. This was a pilot position as a Patient Care Facilitator.
- Registered Nurse, CSU/PACU April 2003 – October 2007
Registered Nurse
HEART CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE
11.1995 - 03.2003
- Nursing Supervisor June 1997 - March 2000
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit / Float
ELKHART GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.1995 - 11.1995
Registered Nurse, Acute Care
THREE RIVERS AREA HOSPITAL
07.1994 - 12.1994
Education
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI08.2008
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI05.1994
Skills
- Organizational development
- Clear interpersonal communication
- Business intelligence
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strategic planning
- Effective team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team in the development of structured reporting using Merge Hemo and Merge Cardio.
- Supervised teams from six different units and created increased team work among staff members.
- Achieved cath lab construction planning through effectively work flow analysis, room utilization review and collaboration with physician and staff feedback.
- Achieved implementation of monoclonal antibody infusion clinic by completing review of the recommended playbook, restructuring room utilization and patient tracking with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team converting 24 bed unit to a Covid unit.
Certification
State of Michigan Nursing License
Timeline
System Director Risk Management
Bronson Medical Group
11.2022 - Current
Director, Cardiac Services
ASCENSION BORGESS
06.2019 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
04.2015 - 08.2017
Clinical Coordinator, Heart Center
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
11.2013 - 04.2015
Director of Critical Care Services
STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER
06.2012 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL
04.2010 - 06.2012
Assistant Director, Cardiac Ultrasound
BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER
07.2009 - 03.2010
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
BRONSON HOSPITAL
04.2003 - 07.2009
Registered Nurse
HEART CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE
11.1995 - 03.2003
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit / Float
ELKHART GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.1995 - 11.1995
Registered Nurse, Acute Care
THREE RIVERS AREA HOSPITAL
07.1994 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
University of Southern Indiana
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