Robin Simanek, MSN, BSN
Omaha,NE
Summary
Detail-oriented medical and health services manager with a proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective policy and procedure implementation. Skilled in team building and supervision, fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills contribute to successful client and team relationships. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
QAPI Specialist
Hillcrest Home Health and Hospice
Bellevue, NE
12.2024 - 05.2026
- Quality Assurance and Process Improvement- reviewed medical records prior to insurance and medicare submissions.
- Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Director Clinic Services
Three Rivers Public Health Department
Fremont, NE
05.2022 - 08.2024
- My duties as clinic manager included managing clinic nurses and ancillary staff regarding schedules, responsibilities, job descriptions, payroll, clocking in and clocking out in minute detail to keep them within the 40-hour/ week constraint, continuing education opportunities for each member, etc.
- I was a member of the leadership team, and we came together weekly to discuss the goals of the Public Health Department and Reproductive Clinic.
- I was also the manager of the Vaccines for Children Program Adult State Vaccine Program, I was the Bridge Access Program manager for Covid Vaccine, and I managed the private vaccine program as well.
- I ordered and received all supplies, vaccines, medications, birth control pills, and devices.
- In my two years in this position, I was able to sort through the vast amount of inventory following the COVID-19 epidemic.
- I created an organized storage and supply system, saving hundreds of dollars for the department.
- I learned the program and became the 340B program coordinator.
- I spearheaded a new pilot program for HIV Prep and Pep education and treatment programs.
- I scheduled, organized, staffed, and fielded all questions from the 115 facilities hosting our 115 flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics for both years in this position.
- I was responsible for reporting quarterly data for several grants to ensure continued support of our programs.
- I maintained and was 100% accountable for the vaccine ultracold freezer, the freezer, and the refrigerators by the Vaccines For Children guidelines.
- I managed the upkeep, service calls, and PMs for the ENREC generator for Three Rivers Public Health Department to ensure that our vaccine supply was never compromised.
Manager Occupational Health Services
Cargill, Inc.
Schuyler, NE
10.2003 - 02.2022
- I managed occupational health clinics and workers' compensation claims.
- I audited medical and nursing documentation to ensure the best outcomes with work-related injury claims.
- Through records review, I created timelines and formulated relevant bullet points pertaining to the case, which I presented to attorneys in preparation for court.
- I collaborated with all Managers and departments within the large processing facility to achieve corporate goals while providing the best medical care for our employees.
- I forged professional relationships with the plant management team and providers outside the company (contracted physician, area clinic and hospital physicians/ staff, and OSHA auditors and inspectors) to coordinate care and reach patient goals regarding employee health.
- I read and reviewed all daily electronic record entries for accuracy, relevancy, and errors and communicated rationales to my team to strengthen their skills as professionals and achieve improved outcomes.
- I managed a team of seven nurses and a Medical Administrative Clerk by utilizing proper leadership and management skills.
- This ensured that office tasks and outcomes were done properly and efficiently within federal and state guidelines and company policy.
- I managed all Compliance Programs to include Hearing Conservation Program, Blood Borne Pathogen Program, OSHA Compliance, First Responders Training, CPR program.
- I eliminated smoking in our facility by engineering a comprehensive implementation plan, collaborating with all departments, and communicating those goals to management and production employees.
- I played an integral part in the COVID-19 response team.
- I guided, developed, and executed all aspects of structural, mental, and emotional change required to equip our facility with what was necessary to comply with the changing CDC guidelines.
- The COVID-19 process and procedures included temperature scanning of employees, education, contact tracing, isolating employees with active symptoms, and protecting all employees while continuing to perform all job duties required.
- Communicated with the local Health Department, hospitals, and clinics to ensure proper data tracking throughout the entire pandemic experience.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of a customer service excellence program.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Enhanced team morale and retention through recognition programs and career development opportunities.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Hooper Care Center
Hooper, NE
05.2001 - 10.2003
- Assisted the Director with all hiring and termination of all Nursing staff and certified nurse assistants.
- Prepared the schedule of all nursing and cna staff for the facility.
- Performed all registered nurse functions when covering open shifts as needed.
Medical/ surgical floor nurse
Fremont Area Medical Center
Fremont, NE
05.1999 - 05.2001
- Performed all duties required of nursing staff on busy medical/ surgical floor.
Registered Nurse
USAF
Wichita Falls, Texas
05.1995 - 05.1999
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Computer Systems Operator
USAF
Blytheville, AK
10.1988 - 05.1992
- Input data from multiple sources and output data to various forms of physical media.
- Documented job processing requirements and data flow for applications.
- Verified accuracy and sorted information to prepare source data for computer entry.
- Scheduled meetings and coordinated materials to be distributed to attendees.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
- Monitored office supply stock levels and placed timely orders for replenishment.
- Developed organizational filing systems for confidential customer records and reports.
- Identified issues and utilized emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication to defuse.
- Prepared meeting agendas, attended meetings and recorded and transcribed minutes.
- Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.
- Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
- Collected and entered payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
- Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
- Troubleshot office equipment, computer hardware and software issues.
- Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
- Processed and prepared business or government forms and expense reports.
- Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
- Inventoried and ordered materials, supplies and services.
- Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail, dispersing to appropriate departments and personnel.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05-1995
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Risk management
- Continuous improvement
- Team performance improvement
- Manual dexterity
- Documentation management
- Quality assessment
- Analytical thinking
- Management collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Compliance monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Knowledge sharing
- Process optimization
- Proficient in EXCEL, WORD, OFFICE, WELLSKY
- Root-cause analysis
- Clinical expertise
- Medical record-keeping
- Occupational health
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Employee wellness programs
- Health promotion
- Chemical exposure assessment
- Fitness-for-duty evaluations
- Workplace safety
- Hazard identification
- Immunization administration
- Injury prevention
- Health surveillance
- Disability management
- Ergonomic assessments
- Environmental monitoring
- Injury management
- Collaborative care
- Preventive care
- First aid administration
- Occupational health protocol
- Disability treatment
- Chemical exposure monitoring
- Infection control
- Hearing conservation
- Regulatory compliance
- Return to work coordination
- Employee health programs
- Program management
- Restricted duty planning
- Confidentiality practices
- Drug testing
- Occupational health regulations
- Nursing care
- Healthcare policy compliance
- Injury evaluation
- Employee health services
- Vision screening
- Respiratory protection
- Clinical judgment
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Food Bank of Nebraska
- Volunteer, Open Door Mission
- Elected to City Council, Morse Bluff, NE
Timeline
QAPI Specialist
Hillcrest Home Health and Hospice
12.2024 - 05.2026
Director Clinic Services
Three Rivers Public Health Department
05.2022 - 08.2024
Manager Occupational Health Services
Cargill, Inc.
10.2003 - 02.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing
Hooper Care Center
05.2001 - 10.2003
Medical/ surgical floor nurse
Fremont Area Medical Center
05.1999 - 05.2001
Registered Nurse
USAF
05.1995 - 05.1999
Computer Systems Operator
USAF
10.1988 - 05.1992
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University