ROXANNE FLYNN
Victoria,MN
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with extensive leadership experience at Hennepin Healthcare, excelling in program management and clinical supervision. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through quality improvement initiatives and effective team leadership. Certified lactation consultant and skilled communicator, dedicated to fostering collaborative environments and optimizing operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Program Manger
Redleaf Center for Family Healing, Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Led multi-complex programs funded by grants to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Hired for multiple roles, supporting team expansion and skill diversification.
- Achieved productivity increases while reducing expenses across operations.
- Promoted collaborative, patient-centered care initiatives to improve service delivery.
Clinical Care Supervisor; Lactation Services & Childbirth Education
Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, USA
04.2016 - Current
- Supervised team to enhance productivity and performance.
- Directed department operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
- Led Baby Friendly Initiative for hospital designation, achieving recognition.
- Implemented best practice initiatives to improve quality of care.
- Conducted staff education on policies and best practices to ensure compliance.
- Onboarded new staff and interns, facilitating smooth integration into the team.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to standardize policies and guidelines.
- Managed department budget and hiring processes, optimizing staffing needs.
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Adjunct Lecturer
St. Catherine’s University
Minneapolis, USA
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Responsible for providing instruction, supervising and evaluating student performance in the OB clinical setting.
Registered Nurse
University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview
Minneapolis, USA
02.2010 - 04.2016
- Supervised 50-person team managing 24 postpartum beds, optimizing unit operations and staffing.
- Chaired Nurse Practice Council to uphold evidence-based standards of clinical nursing and patient care.
- Executed changes in patient length of stay in partnership with unit providers and leadership.
- Implemented Baby-Friendly practices, aiding in initial certification and recertification in 2012.
- Educated staff to maintain Baby-Friendly standards, enhancing patient care quality.
- Promoted best practice initiatives as AWONN speaker and presenter, increasing departmental visibility.
- Enhanced discharge processes to improve patient and family experiences, streamlining transitions.
- Developed LEAN processes to eliminate waste while boosting productivity across workflows.
Charge Nurse
University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview
Minneapolis, USA
08.2006 - 02.2010
- Supervised 34-person team in a 30-bed medical rehabilitation unit.
- Championed wound care initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated staff on documentation and best practices for wound management.
- Assessed patient needs to develop individualized nursing care plans.
- Implemented nursing interventions aligned with established care plans.
- Expertly performed LVAD dressing changes and provided specialized care.
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care across multidisciplinary teams.
- Evaluated and adjusted nursing plans based on ongoing assessments.
Education
MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Concordia College
St. Paul, Minnesota05.2016
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
St. Catherine University
St. Paul, Minnesota05.2007
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Corporate Fitness/Business
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN06.2006
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
St. Catherine University
St. Paul, Minnesota12.2005
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Ridgewater Community College
Willmar, MN05.2003
Skills
- Registered nurse
- Certified Health coach
- BLS and CPR certification
- NRP certification
- Certified lactation consultant
- AWHONN speaker
- Relationship-based care training
- Computer proficiency
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
Certifications And Skills
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Health Coach
- BLS and CPR Certified
- International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants
- Published Article in the 2014 Annual Nursing Report
- AWHONN Speaker and Presenter – 'Beyond Baby Friendly – Implementation of the Power Hour!' 06/01/15
Timeline
Interim Program Manger
Redleaf Center for Family Healing, Hennepin Healthcare
09.2025 - Current
Clinical Care Supervisor; Lactation Services & Childbirth Education
Hennepin Healthcare
04.2016 - Current
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Adjunct Lecturer
St. Catherine’s University
11.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview
02.2010 - 04.2016
Charge Nurse
University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview
08.2006 - 02.2010
MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Concordia College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Corporate Fitness/Business
University of St. Thomas
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
St. Catherine University
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Ridgewater Community College