Michael Worley
West Monroe,LA
Summary
Talented Executive Director offering proven background in business settings and driving organizational change at operational levels. Demonstrated leadership, planning and problem-solving abilities focused on delivering robust, performance-oriented strategies to meet current and expected demands. Seasoned leader with 26 years of experience and familiarity with various facets of effective leadership. Decisive and strategic with nuanced and flexible approach. Dedicated background generating positive results through insightful contributions by applying record of success in business. Strategic Executive managing business strategy objectives. Demonstrates leadership skills by interacting professionally and empathetically with customers and staff. Ambitious Executive successful at setting policies, improving performance and updating processes. Looking to apply knowledge and expertise to contribute to business sustainability and growth. Pursuing challenging new position at a growing organization.
Experienced with cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring high standards of patient care. Utilizes advanced clinical skills and collaborative approaches to optimize patient outcomes. Knowledge of cutting-edge techniques and safety protocols enhances overall patient experience.
Experienced with strategic planning, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management. Utilizes collaborative approach to drive team performance and achieve company objectives. Track record of effectively managing resources and navigating complex challenges to deliver sustained growth.
Knowledgeable with proven track record of leading organizations to growth and success through strategic planning and innovative problem-solving. Successfully managed diverse teams, driving operational efficiency, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated excellence in financial oversight and stakeholder engagement.
Results-oriented executive professional with history of delivering impactful organizational changes and strategic initiatives. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering culture of excellence. Renowned for adaptability and strong focus on achieving measurable results through effective collaboration and leadership.
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patients during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Assisted in the setup and maintenance of catheterization equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure optimal patient care during interventional procedures.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care and recovery protocols.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in the cath lab environment.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and procedural efficiency.
- Evaluated patient outcomes to refine protocols and enhance service delivery standards.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care by consistently seeking feedback from patients, families, and colleagues to identify areas for improvement.
- Reduced complication rates with thorough pre-procedure assessments and patient education.
- Served as a mentor to new Cardiac Cath Lab RNs, providing guidance on best practices for patient care within this specialized setting.
- Skillfully managed emergency situations during procedures, applying critical thinking skills to deliver prompt interventions as needed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of Cardiac Cath Lab nursing.
- Provided comprehensive post-procedure care, ensuring timely recovery and reduced hospital stays.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures to identify and treat cardiac conditions effectively.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering compassionate, empathetic nursing care.
Executive Director
Glenwood Regional Medical
West Monroe, LA
01.2016 - 02.2024
- Produced daily reports outlining rural hospital transfer data.
- Established and maintained rural hospital relationships.
- Streamlined transfer intake process to improve acceptance rate.
- Opened a transfer call center that aided in capturing transfer call volume.
- Increased call volume by 35% over a 4 year period and climbing.
- Assisted rural hospitals with education and policy improvements.
- Most recently, established relationships with both local and rural EMS services.
- Reported monthly data on EMS statistics.
- Assisted in the improvement of the Behavioral Health unit intake process and admission rate.
- Assisted in various other projects involving trouble shooting and flow improvement.
- Built referral pipeline by remaining active with community and establishing referral networks and resources.
- Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Strengthened company business by leading implementation of new projects and procedures.
- Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success.
Nursing Supervisor
Glenwood
West Monroe, LA
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed day to day hospital operations in the absence of administration.
- Managed staffing.
- Took incoming transfer calls and complains as well as handling outcomes.
- Managed contract labor.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
Cath Lab RN
Glenwood Regional Medical
West Monroe, LA
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
RN, CVICU
Glenwood Regional Medical
West Monroe, LA
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
St Dominic Hospital
Jackson, MS
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Administered medications during procedures to reduce problems from anxiety, blood pressure and other conditions.
- Employed sound nursing practice to carry out nursing assessments, procedures and treatments for cardiac cath lab patients.
- Used fluoroscopy and contrast dye to identify narrowing or blockages affecting cardiac function.
- Assessed patients before and after procedures and offered specialized care targeted on individual needs to achieve optimal recoveries.
- Tracked oxygenation, blood pressure and heart rate during procedures.
- Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters and pacemaker installations.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
ER Team Leader
St Dominic
Jackson, MS
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Oversaw ER department and team of multi-disciplinary professionals in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Performed all evaluations, disciplinary issues, and patient complaints for my shift.
- In charge of new hires and flow of ER traffic.
Interim Director of Med-Surg
Glenwood Regional
West Monroe, LA
02.2010 - 12.2010
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of 85 FTEs, fostering environment supportive of both staff and patients.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
- Trained and qualified staff per board requirements as well as national, state and local regulations.
- Collaborated with Quality Team to develop outcomes statistics.
- Over saw 3 medical units totaling 72 beds.
Nurse Recruiter
Glenwood Regional Medical
West Monroe, LA
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Provided insight regarding job duties to optimize productivity.
- Boosted employee morale by establishing fair job descriptions, grades, salaries and benefit programs in accordance with market standards.
- Conducted interviews to ensure solid cultural alignment between client and candidate.
- Cultivated lasting partnerships with local nursing schools.
- Liaised between employees and senior leadership to address inquiries, complete contract processing and foster problem resolution.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Proactively identified and solved complex recruitment problems impacting employer short- and long-term success.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical
West Monroe, LA
10.2004 - 01.2009
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients in both an outpatient and hospital setting.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Administered Peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
- Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
ICU Staff Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical
West Monroe, LA
07.2001 - 10.2004
- Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Administered medications by diverse means and tracked responses.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Office Nurse-RN/LPN
Dr. Ronald Koepke
West Monroe, LA
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Emergency Room Nurse-LPN
Glenwood Regional Medical
West Monroe, LA
07.1994 - 08.2000
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Uphold patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Emergency Room-Orderly
Glenwood Regional
West Monroe, LA
03.1990 - 06.1994
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Monitored diagnostic medical equipment to measure and observe various aspects of patient's health.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas.
- Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork and obtaining payments when needed.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-Healthcare Systems Management
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
Grambling12-2000
LPN - Nursing
North Central Technical
Farmerville05-1994
High School Diploma - undefined
Ouachita Parish High School
Monroe05-1987
Skills
- Budgeting and financial management
- Program monitoring
- Talent management and staffing
- Communications strategy
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Outreach programs
- Business Administration
- Critical thinking
- Developing innovative strategies
- Vascular Access management
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Onboarding coordination
- Confidential document control
- Talent acquisition
- Exit interviews
- Recruiting
- Human resources management
- Performance evaluation
- Compliance
- Recruitment strategies
- Diversity and inclusion
- Project management
- Event planning
- Cost reductions
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Increased rural referral base by 30% in 4 years.
- Opened a transfer center to be able to accept more of those rural referrals by a more speedy and efficient process.
- The first month of the transfer center brought in a revenue of $660,000 at a cost of labor in the amount of $4000.
- Increased rural EMS traffic by 30%.
- Transitioned a dialysis service line from contracted service to facility service with 60 days notice.
- Improved multiple areas of operations from staffing structures, transfer policies, and admission/discharge processes.
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Executive Director
Glenwood Regional Medical
01.2016 - 02.2024
Nursing Supervisor
Glenwood
09.2014 - 01.2016
Cath Lab RN
Glenwood Regional Medical
02.2013 - 12.2014
RN, CVICU
Glenwood Regional Medical
09.2012 - 02.2013
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
St Dominic Hospital
09.2011 - 09.2012
ER Team Leader
St Dominic
01.2011 - 09.2011
Interim Director of Med-Surg
Glenwood Regional
02.2010 - 12.2010
Nurse Recruiter
Glenwood Regional Medical
01.2009 - 02.2010
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical
10.2004 - 01.2009
ICU Staff Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical
07.2001 - 10.2004
Office Nurse-RN/LPN
Dr. Ronald Koepke
08.2000 - 06.2001
Emergency Room Nurse-LPN
Glenwood Regional Medical
07.1994 - 08.2000
Emergency Room-Orderly
Glenwood Regional
03.1990 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
LPN - Nursing
North Central Technical
High School Diploma - undefined
Ouachita Parish High School
Master of Science - Nursing-Healthcare Systems Management
Loyola University New Orleans
Personal Information
Title: Executive Director