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Paula Wells

Huntington

Summary

Accomplished healthcare leader with extensive experience at Veterans Health Administration Medical Center, excelling in strategic planning and quality improvement. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through data analysis and team collaboration. Successfully managed budgets over $1 million, driving operational excellence and staff development. Skilled in project management and training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Admission Nurse

Community Hospice
Ashland
01.2025 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments for new hospice patients.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
  • Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy and symptom management.
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare and state hospice regulations.
  • Serve as liaison between referral sources and hospice services.

Nursing Professor – BSN Program

Fairmont State University
Fairmont
01.2025 - Current
  • Teach BSN-level courses in leadership, community health, and evidence-based practice.
  • Develop and revise course content to meet accreditation standards.
  • Mentor students in academic and clinical development.
  • Utilize simulation and clinical experiences to enhance learning.
  • Participate in curriculum development and accreditation processes.

Faculty Instructor

West Virginia Junior College
Charleston
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for Associate Nursing Degree Hybrid Program.
  • Delivered online instruction using Blackboard and Canvas.
  • Assessed student performance and provided academic support.

Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager

Veterans Health Administration Medical Center
Huntington
01.2015 - Current
  • Provided executive-level oversight of hospital-wide quality initiatives aligned with CMS and TJC standards.
  • Directed cross-departmental performance improvement strategies to enhance patient safety and operational outcomes.
  • Represented the facility in regional leadership meetings and quality councils.
  • Led strategic planning and execution of health promotion initiatives across multiple service lines.
  • Conducted staff training on quality metrics and data reporting.

Clinical Manager – Prestonsburg Community-Based Outreach Center

Veterans Health Administration Medical Center
- Current
  • Oversaw clinical operations and strategic planning for a high-volume outpatient center.
  • Managed over 50 staff and a budget exceeding $1 million annually.
  • Partnered with executive leadership to implement system-wide initiatives.
  • Championed workforce development and succession planning.
  • Improved patient satisfaction through workflow optimization.

Quality Management

Veterans Health Administration Medical Center
- Current
  • Developed performance improvement reports for executive leadership.
  • Conducted root cause analyses and presented findings to the administrative board.
  • Collaborated with Coding, CDI, and Patient Registration to ensure data accuracy.

Clinic Manager – Outpatient Infusion Center

Tri-State Oncology Hematology
Ashland
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Provided operational and strategic leadership for the infusion clinic.
  • Supervised 10 staff and assisted in managing a $500,000+ annual budget.
  • Collaborated with executive stakeholders to align clinic operations with organizational goals.
  • Implemented safety protocols and improved patient flow and satisfaction.

Charge/Staff Nurse – Emergency Department

University of Kentucky
Lexington
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Led nursing teams in emergency care delivery.
  • Participated in infection control and patient safety committees.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives.

Charge/Staff Nurse – Emergency Department

St. Mary’s Medical Center
Huntington
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Served on the Patient Relations Committee to address patient concerns.
  • Participated in code response teams and emergency protocols.

Staff Nurse – HVICU

Kings Daughters Medical Center
Ashland
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Delivered critical care to high-risk patients.
  • Mentored nursing students and new staff.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
10.2025

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Leadership and Management

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

Ohio University
Athens, OH

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Skills

  • Data Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Quality Improvement
  • Statistical Tools
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Visualization
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership
  • Team Collaboration
  • Training
  • Development

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association
  • Association for Nursing Professional Development
  • National Association for Healthcare Quality

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
  • Change Management Practitioner (PROSCI)
  • Lean Six Sigma: Yellow, Green, and Black Belts

Timeline

Admission Nurse

Community Hospice
01.2025 - Current

Nursing Professor – BSN Program

Fairmont State University
01.2025 - Current

Faculty Instructor

West Virginia Junior College
01.2022 - Current

Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager

Veterans Health Administration Medical Center
01.2015 - Current

Clinic Manager – Outpatient Infusion Center

Tri-State Oncology Hematology
01.2012 - 01.2015

Charge/Staff Nurse – Emergency Department

University of Kentucky
01.2012 - 12.2012

Charge/Staff Nurse – Emergency Department

St. Mary’s Medical Center
01.2010 - 12.2012

Staff Nurse – HVICU

Kings Daughters Medical Center
01.2008 - 12.2010

Clinical Manager – Prestonsburg Community-Based Outreach Center

Veterans Health Administration Medical Center
- Current

Quality Management

Veterans Health Administration Medical Center
- Current

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -

Walden University

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Leadership and Management

Walden University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

Ohio University

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -

Shawnee State University

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