Paula Harrell, DNP, RN, CENP
Inglewood,CA
Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily; even if you had no title or position.
Brian Tracy
Summary
Top-notch nursing leader with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business and clinical strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Clinical Officer
Kindred Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations, leading the team to a successful recertification with The Joint Commission in December 2022
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance. Reduced length of stay for Medicare patients with 10 days over DRG GMLOS by 25%
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors therefore reduced hospital acquired infections (HAIs) by 20%.
- Used clinical inquiry to improve clinical practice and service outcomes.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to Title 22, The Joint Commission, CMS, and general liability.
Chief Nursing Officer
Regional One Extended Care Hospital
Memphis, TN
11.2014 - 04.2021
- Successful recertification by state licensing agent without deficiencies and led the team to achieve Center of Excellence accreditation through Centers for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ).
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors resulting in reduced incidences of hospital acquired infections, resulting in over one year without a catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and patients for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Director of Nursing
The Village At Germantown
Germantown, TN
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Administrative Director of Nursing
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, patients, and families, thus increasing HCAHPs scores to 90th percentile relating to Nursing Indicators.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Clinical Director
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
08.2007 - 03.2013
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified intensive care nursing personnel by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Adjunct Professor
University of Memphis, Loewenberg School of Nursing
Memphis, TN
08.2015 - 04.2021
- Graded assignments and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Taught clinical practice courses, providing instruction to up to 15 undergraduate students in hospital setting.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Healthcare Systems Leadership
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International
Master of Science - Nursing Management And Leadership
09.2009 - 01.2014
Nursing Diploma -
08.1995 - 06.1997
Skills
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Accreditation Coordination
- Staff Mentoring
- Human Resource Management
- Facility Inspections
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical Staff Management
- Clinical Standards
- Federal Guidelines
- Executive Leadership
- Leadership and People Development
- Change and Growth Management
- Employee Motivation and Performance
Affiliations
- Association of Critical Care Nurses
- American Nurses Association
- American Organization of Nursing Leaders
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- The National Society of Leadership & Success
- Sigma Theta Tau International
Certification
- Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP), American Organization in Nursing Leadership (AONL) - 2020
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Chief Clinical Officer - Kindred Hospital Los Angeles
04.2021 - Current
Chamberlain University, College of Nursing - Doctor of Nursing Practice, Healthcare Systems Leadership
07.2017 - 07.2019
Adjunct Professor - University of Memphis, Loewenberg School of Nursing
08.2015 - 04.2021
Chief Nursing Officer - Regional One Extended Care Hospital
11.2014 - 04.2021
Director of Nursing - The Village At Germantown
06.2014 - 10.2014
Administrative Director of Nursing - Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
03.2013 - 06.2014
Walden University - Master of Science, Nursing Management And Leadership
09.2009 - 01.2014
Clinical Director - Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
08.2007 - 03.2013
DePaul School of Nursing - Nursing Diploma,
08.1995 - 06.1997
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