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Rachelle Hudson

Hilton Head Island,USA

Summary

Dedicated Quality Improvement Coordinator with a proven track record in management, business development, and performance enhancement. Skilled in leading teams, programs, and organizations to deliver the highest quality patient care. Passionate about driving success and achieving excellence in healthcare services across all aspects of operations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Quality Improvement Coordinator / Stroke Coordinator

Coastal Carolina and Hilton Head Medical Centers
05.2022 - Current
  • Assist the DCQI in the operations, management and implementation of the hospitals’ Quality objectives related to the Performance Improvement Program, Patient Safety Program, and other pertinent hospital-wide program plans.
  • Participate in analysis of performance data and assist with development and implementation of strategies aimed at improving quality care and outcomes.
  • Serve as Program Manager for Stroke and other Disease Specific Certifications.
  • Serve as resource for accrediting and regulatory preparedness.
  • Facilitate cooperative and collaborative relationships among departments and with physicians and external agencies to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Perioperative RN

United Surgical Partners International
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Perform all required post-operative, and circulating nurse responsibilities in the outpatient surgery center.
  • Ensure safe environment for patients and staff as Safety Officer
  • Responsible for Environment of Care compliance throughout the surgical facility

Cardiology Nurse Manager

Memorial Health
04.2016 - 08.2021
  • Manage daily operations in Cardiovascular Pre/Post Procedure Unit, Chest Pain Unit, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Echo, Stress, EKG and interim GI unit.
  • Ensure all units achieve goals for quality, productivity, patient experience, efficiency, and throughput.

Director, Living Younger Age Management Program

Sungate Medical Group
01.2014 - 04.2016
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive program designed to help people achieve optimum health and wellness.

Owner, Shelly Hudson Health Coach, LLC

Shelly Hudson Health Coach, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Owned and operated health coaching business which provided individual and group coaching and counseling regarding nutrition, exercise and other health improvement lifestyle modifications.

Registered Nurse, Part-Time

Hilton Head Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Performed all required pre-operative, post-operative, and circulating nurse responsibilities in the outpatient surgery center.

Director, Rehabilitation, Occupational Health and Wellness Services

Hilton Head Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Managed inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including Pediatric and Adult Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.
  • Implemented systems that improved efficiency and productivity while maintaining high patient and employee satisfaction.
  • Marketed the continuum of care from wellness, to disease management, to rehabilitation.

Director, Acute Care Services

Hilton Head Hospital
08.2005 - 01.2007
  • Managed daily operations of the Medical-Surgical and Telemetry Units.
  • Program development projects included: Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and the Clinical Ladder for staff development.

Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Diabetes Education, & Wound Care

Hilton Head Hospital
01.2002 - 08.2005
  • Managed all aspects of the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Diabetes Education Programs.
  • Established outpatient wound care program, Bariatric and non-surgical weight loss programs.
  • Assisted with implementing the Commitment to Excellence initiative. As leader of the Commitment to Co-Workers Team, improved patient, physician and employee satisfaction.

Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehabilitation

Hilton Head Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Developed patient-specific exercise programs and monitored EKG and vital statistics for patients with heart disease or cardiac risk factors.
  • Assisted with patient and staff schedules, payroll, budget, and admission of new patients.
  • Active in community service and public relations as American Heart Association board member and public speaker.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Armstrong Atlantic State University
01.2005

Health Coach Certification - undefined

Institute for Integrative Nutrition
01.2011

Paramedic - undefined

Technical College of the Low Country
01.1992

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

University of Virginia
01.1989

Skills

  • Process improvement expertise
  • Project management
  • Team leadership capabilities
  • Strong work ethic

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Workflow optimization

Timeline

Market Quality Improvement Coordinator / Stroke Coordinator

Coastal Carolina and Hilton Head Medical Centers
05.2022 - Current

Perioperative RN

United Surgical Partners International
08.2021 - 05.2022

Cardiology Nurse Manager

Memorial Health
04.2016 - 08.2021

Director, Living Younger Age Management Program

Sungate Medical Group
01.2014 - 04.2016

Owner, Shelly Hudson Health Coach, LLC

Shelly Hudson Health Coach, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2014

Registered Nurse, Part-Time

Hilton Head Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014

Director, Rehabilitation, Occupational Health and Wellness Services

Hilton Head Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2011

Director, Acute Care Services

Hilton Head Hospital
08.2005 - 01.2007

Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Diabetes Education, & Wound Care

Hilton Head Hospital
01.2002 - 08.2005

Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehabilitation

Hilton Head Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2002

Health Coach Certification - undefined

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Paramedic - undefined

Technical College of the Low Country

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Armstrong Atlantic State University