Michele Roe

• An established healthcare leader with 30+ years of operational experience as a change agent, who develops talent, is results driven in quality, safety, and service, and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Clinical and leadership prowess that spans multiple areas of expertise including Maternal/Child Services, Neonatal Intensive Care, Gynecologic Oncology, Surgical Services, GI, Dialysis and Emergency Services.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop collaborative relationships and interdisciplinary teams that deliver strong organizational performance.
• Strong at identifying talent potential and promoting professional growth and development.
• Adept at conflict resolution, crucial conversations and communicating difficult messages.

• Registered Nurse, 1986-present, State of Illinois
• NE-BC, 2011-2022, ANCC Board Certified Nurse Executive (recertification in progress)
• BLS, 1984-present
• Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor, 1992-2006, Hospital based
• PCVC Team, 1999-2001
• Neonatal Transport, 1990-2001
• Neonatal Resuscitation, 1990-1992

• 2023 Illinois POC Steering Committee - Interview Panel Sub-Committee, Co-Lead (focus on diversifying the interview panel of prospective leaders with the goal of ensuring that internal and external candidates are considered without bias}
• 2023 ATH ED Renovation Project; Nursing Operational lead on planning committee for estimated 6M renovation project. Focus with staying on-time and in budget and securing additional funding from philanthropic prospects for needs outside the approved scope of the project.
• 2018 ASSH Procedural Center Kaizen Team, Participant in planning of new procedural center
• 2018- Current Advocate Trinity Navigate Program, Leader Facilitator and Mentor
• 2017-Present Advocate Trinity Associate Safety Taskforce Site Chair, Member of System Taskforce
• 2015-Present Advocate Trinity Labor Relations Team
• 2015 Advocate Trinity Associate Safety Taskforce, Member of team developed to reduce employee injuries and eliminate hazards in the workplace.
• 2015-Present Advocate Diversity Recruitment Council, Member
• 2013 Occupational Health and Employee Safety Advisory Council, Collaborate with department of safety on employee health and safety initiatives/workman’s compensation policies and procedures as a representative of the division of patient care at NMH
• 2012-2013 Nursing Shared Leadership Performance Committee, Manager Facilitator
• 2007-2013 Northwestern Memorial Hospital Women’s Leadership Group
• 2006-07, 2011-12 Union Negotiations Committee, Negotiated NMH contract with SEIU, Local #20
• 2005-2013 Labor Management Committee, Developing rapport with union stewards/ problem-solving issues
• 2002-2007 Women’s Health Management Project, Planning, design, and development of new Prentice Women’s Hospital
• 2002-2012 Value Analysis Team, Organizational product evaluation/standardization
• 2005-2012 Diversity Taskforce, Focus on organizational diversity initiatives

• US Department of Health & Human Services' M.O.M.S (Maternal Outcomes Matter Showers) Tour, October 28, 2023, Corliss HS, Chicago, Il., Member Executive Committee/Exhibitor
• March of Dimes, Healthy Pregnancy and Community Wellness Event, September 30, 2023, Shine Bright Community Center, Chicago, Il., Opening Remarks
• Sigma Gama Rho Project Cradle Care, 2016-2018, Sponsor/speaker
• Beverly Breast Cancer Walk, 2014
• Volunteer, Chicago Cares, 2010-2012
• Volunteer, Greater Chicago Food Depository, 2012
• President, St. John De LaSalle Catholic School Board, 2004-2007
• Coach, St. John De LaSalle Catholic School-Girls Basketball, 2005-2014
• Nurse Consultant, Montessori Infant and Toddler Academy, Inc., 1994-2007
• Volunteer, Girls Scouts of America Troop 227/228, 1995-2001

• March of Dimes, Healthy Pregnancy and Community Wellness Event, September 30, 2023, Opening Remarks on behalf of AH, financial sponsor for the event.
• AWBC SisStems Conference, Panel Discussion, "Sistering Up for Maternal Health: Our Risk, Our Responsibility, Our Rewards", September 24, 2022, DuSable Museum, Chicago, Illinois. Panelists discussing the maternal health crisis, risk factors, how we are working to improve outcomes of black women, and Q&A.
• Oh No, That Will Never Happen to Me: Dispelling the Myths and Understanding Your Role in Employee/Patient Safety, Advocate Trinity Hospital, 05/2016
• Breastfeeding…The Best Beginning: Making a Difference in the African American Community, 2nd Annual Midwest Healthy Start Grantee Program, 02/2016
• A Culture of Safety: Who Owns It…Them…You…Me…Who?, FMEA, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 06/2012
• Oh No, That Will Never Happen to Me: Creating a Culture of Safety: Dispelling Myths and Understanding Your Role in Employee Safety, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 02/2012
• Accountability Ladder, Women’s Health Leadership Meeting, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 03/2007
• Narcotic Diversion, Level I/II Manager’s Meeting, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 02/2004
• Nursing as a Career, Whitney Young Career Fair, Whitney Young Magnet High School, 05/20/1987

Organizational Behavior in Health Care, 4th Edition

March 27, 2021

https://www.doody.com/dej/PublicTitle.asp?ISBN=9781284183245

Resilient Health Care - Volume 6: Muddling Through with Purpose

August 9, 2022

https://www.doody.com/dej/PublicTitle.asp?ISBN=9780367558031

Fast Facts for the Neonatal Nurse: A Care Guide for Normal and High-Risk Neonates, 2nd Edition

July 20, 2021

https://www.doody.com/dej/PublicTitle.asp?ISBN=9780826184849

• 2023 Peak Leadership Program, Most Inspirational Award - "Reach for the Peak!"
• 2022 AWBC Egretha Health Impact and Equity Award recipient
• Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society 2009
• Baxter International Scholarship for Academic Achievement in MBA, Healthcare Management, 2008
• $10,000 Chicago Tribune & YMCA Black/Hispanic Achievement Award1990
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital Afro-American Scholarship Award, 1982, $1,000.00

Appointments:

• Ignite Leadership Mentoring Program October 2023 (nomination only mentoring program for high achieving female leaders)
• Peak Leadership Program, Spring Graduate 2023

National Recognition obtained under my leadership:

• US News & World Report recognition as one of the Best Hospitals in the Nation 3 years in a rows
• WHO designation and re-designation as Baby Friendly (2016, 2023); 1st Hospital in Chicago and 1st Hospital in Advocate
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Distinction + in Maternity Care
• IDPH Level 2 Perinatal Re-designation 2023 - No non-conformities or recommendations for improvement.
• Go Clear Smoke Free OR Certification

Quality Outcomes:

• NTSV C/S rates currently at 13.6% exceeding Leapfrog benchmark of 23.9%.
• 100% physician and nurse breastfeeding education compliance required by Baby Friendly designation requirements. Noteworthy mention for physician education exceeding the 2 hr expectation.
• Improved overall ATH patient experience score from 38 (Dec 2022) to 98 (Aug 2023) against a goal of 100.
• Health Outcomes score top decile last 3 years and currently at 121 against a goal of 100.

• Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (International Business Honor Society), 2009 - Current
• American Organization of Nurse Leaders, 2018-2021
• Association of Women's Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses, Member 2009-2014

• Avid sports enthusiast
• Ardent cook and foodie
• Love of the arts, especially live music, theater and other forms of artistic expression
• Formidable gamer