M Ginger Mckinzie
Tallapoosa,GA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Registered Nurse and leader committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative healthcare environment. Seeking a position within a prestigious company that prioritizes innovative practices and excellence in service. Eager to leverage a unique blend of management and clinical expertise to contribute to an organization that values continuous professional development and personal growth, ensuring optimal outcomes for both patients and staff. Passionate about driving improvements in patient care through effective leadership and teamwork.
Results-focused Senior compliance professional with robust background in regulatory adherence and risk management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, ensuring corporate policies align with legal standards. Adept at navigating evolving regulations, fostering culture of integrity, and driving organizational success. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Compliance Specialist Internal/Senior Compliance Specialist Government
Traditions Health LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented compliance policies to ensure organizational adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Conducted thorough audits of internal processes, identifying areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
- Led cross-functional teams in compliance training initiatives, enhancing staff understanding of regulations.
- Analyzed complex legal documents to interpret implications on company operations and compliance strategies.
- Managed responses to external audits, resulting in timely completion and minimal findings or penalties.
- Prepared documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections.
- Assisted investigation and risk management teams with fraud investigations and risk identification.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Regional Clinical Specialist
Homestead Hospice/Traditions Health LLC
05.2016 - 03.2023
- Directed clinical operations across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance patient care quality, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Mentored and trained clinical staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Streamlined operational workflows, optimizing efficiency in clinical processes across facilities.
- Led quality assurance audits, ensuring adherence to best practices in clinical operations and patient safety protocols.
- Facilitated quarterly review meetings with each clinic''s leadership team, assessing overall progress towards shared objectives and addressing any emerging challenges head on.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, consistently reducing overall operational costs while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires and existing staff, ensuring consistent adherence to regional standards and best practices.
- Conducted thorough audits of regional facilities to identify areas for improvement related to safety measures and infection control practices.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
Regional Clinical Educator
HOMESTEAD HOSPICE
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Development of orientation training program. Specialized training with employees on variety of subjects. Development of new project and rollouts. EMR training specific to company. Monitor and assign users to company LMS. Provide skills lab to ensure employee competency. Travel to different branches to ensure training is consistent and effective.
- Mentored new educators and clinical staff on effective teaching methodologies.
- Streamlined onboarding processes to ensure consistent training across departments.
- Developed customized training materials tailored to the specific needs of individual healthcare facilities.
- Served as a clinical mentor, offering guidance and support to new hires during their onboarding process.
- Enhanced staff proficiency in clinical procedures through hands-on demonstrations and interactive workshops.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by ensuring adherence to industry standards and guidelines in all educational activities.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
Director of Nursing
HOMESTEAD HOSPICE
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Job responsibilities include but not limited to managing the entire clinical team. Responsible for education, ensuring regulatory operations under hospice care as deemed by Medicare regulations. Ensuring quality patient care at end of life. Making sure all patients plans of care are individually designed for each patient and clinical staff remain compliant.
Patient Care Administrator (DON)
Vitas Healthcare
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Job responsibilities included but not limited to the day to day operations of Hospice care. Responsible for all clinical staff including HHA, SW, RNCM, Nurse Practitioners and Chaplains. Maintain hospice compliance with the Ga. hospice regulations. Assuring all F2F certifications and recertification's are completed per Medicare guidelines. Hospice elections for Medicare/Medicaid and Pvt. insurance. Monitoring supply usage and medication cost for financial gain.
Ga Cancer Specialist
Northside Hospital
08.2004 - 01.2015
- Job responsibilities include but not limited to: Supervision of staff to include RN's, MA's, MLT's and front office staff. Oversee the day to day operations of patient care for routine visits or infusion of chemotherapy. Providing excellent care to cancer patients during this critical time in their life to ensure quality care and upmost safety. Staffed in all departmental areas to promote the optimal flow to process patients in a timely manner promoting quality customer service. Evidence provide by achieving the Gold and Silver awards for my clinic's based of surveys sent to the patients. Accomplished start up of oncology practice in Paulding county as the first oncology/hematology practice to the area. Built the clinic from 1 day per week to a fully functioning 5 day a week clinic. Provided skills fair to ensure staff education and performance based on standards. Managed 2 GCS/Northside oncology office and received JACHO accreditation without recommendations. Chemotherapy education provided, and end of life education provided when warranted. Participated in relay for life and other community affairs representing GCS/Northside.
Oncology Staff Nurse
Peachtree Hematology/Oncology
03.2002 - 08.2004
- Job responsibilities include but not limited to: infusion of chemotherapy, phlebotomies, iron infusions, monoclonal antibodies etc Teaching of chemotherapy, review of labs, triaging of patients, assist physicians with procedures including bone marrow aspiration and lumbar punctures. Hospice teaching/family support and prescription refills.
Director of Clinical Services
Peachtree Hospice
06.2001 - 03.2002
- Job responsibilities include but not limited to: Supervision of clinical staff including RN case managers, SW, Volunteer Coordinator, Bereavement Coordinator and Chaplain. Chart audits to ensure quality of care and state regulations are met. Pre bill audits to ensure Medicare/Medicaid billing, implementation of new processes and maintenance of company policies and procedures. Supervisory visits with clinical staff, educational in-services, continuous monitoring of progress through QI processes. Assist patients and families with dealing with end of life concerns.
Vice President of Clinical Services /Pharmacy Nurse Manager
Pharmerica/ Infu-Care LLC
12.1997 - 04.2001
- Job responsibilities include but not limited to: Start up of the Home Infusion department out of a LTC pharmacy. Obtained PICC/Midline certification as well as becoming CRNI certified. Provided infusion education to LTC facilities to include insertion of IV catheters. Central line dressing changes to adhere to policy and procedures. Develop P&P Manuel for Home infusion division. Prepared for JACHO survey- Accreditation achieved. Supervision of clinical staff, home visits, and admissions. Family education of infusion therapy in the homecare setting. Provided IV line placement to LTC facilities and served as a resource to the LTC staff regarding infusion therapy. Provide excellent customer service to patients undergoing home IV therapy as well as maintaining excellent relationship with the referral MD's/hospitals to assure the patient received quality care in the comfort of their home. responsible for negotiation of contracts with insurance companies. Payroll, analysis of monthly reports, billing and collections, intake process including patient referral and physician orders as needed.
Relief House Coordinator
Parkway Medical Center
08.1985 - 11.1997
- Outpatient Surgery/Recovery Room Nurse Manager
- GI lab Manager
- Special Procedures Nurse
- Emergency Room Charge Nurse
- Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA06-1985
Skills
- Thorough documentation review
- Proficient in internal auditing
- Regulatory compliance
- Proficient in conducting investigations
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Analytical problem-solving
- Consistent reliability
- Self-driven
- Effective PowerPoint presentations
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
Certification
- RN License
- January 2019
Timeline
Senior Compliance Specialist Internal/Senior Compliance Specialist Government
Traditions Health LLC
03.2023 - Current
Regional Clinical Educator
HOMESTEAD HOSPICE
07.2018 - 09.2022
Regional Clinical Specialist
Homestead Hospice/Traditions Health LLC
05.2016 - 03.2023
Director of Nursing
HOMESTEAD HOSPICE
05.2016 - 07.2018
Patient Care Administrator (DON)
Vitas Healthcare
12.2014 - 05.2016
Ga Cancer Specialist
Northside Hospital
08.2004 - 01.2015
Oncology Staff Nurse
Peachtree Hematology/Oncology
03.2002 - 08.2004
Director of Clinical Services
Peachtree Hospice
06.2001 - 03.2002
Vice President of Clinical Services /Pharmacy Nurse Manager
Pharmerica/ Infu-Care LLC
12.1997 - 04.2001
Relief House Coordinator
Parkway Medical Center
08.1985 - 11.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Additional Information
- Skill Highlights
- Medication administration expert
- ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care) ER experience
- Broad medical terminology knowledge Oncology/Hematology experience
- Committed to compliance reporting Marketing/Sales
- Budgeting expertise
- Effective policy and program development
- Culturally sensitive
- Strong medical ethic
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Trained in in- and out-patient care
- IV drug therapy management