RYAN VICARS
Liberty Center,OH
Summary
Operations leader with extensive experience at Toledo Clinic Inc. in Hematology/Oncology, driving strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiencies and improved patient care. Expertise in EMR system implementation and training, fostering collaboration across functions. Proven track record in analyzing quality metrics and leading teams to ensure timely project delivery and optimal performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, ONCOLOGY
Toledo Clinic Inc.
07.2021 - Current
- Spearheads strategic initiatives to optimize business processes and increase operational efficiencies.
- Leads cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Oversight of oncology business operations and clinical services.
- Develop and implement performance metrics to drive data-driven decision-making.
- Led implementation of oncology-specific EMR system, improving patient care and efficiency.
- Developed and delivered EMR training programs for oncology providers and staff members.
- Managed EMR system upgrades and optimizations to align with oncology practice workflows.
- Built chemotherapy regimens based on NCCN guidelines.
- Analyzed data for quality metrics, including both internal and external initiatives.
- Responsible for tracking and submitting MIPS data.
ONCOLOGY INFORMATICS/ EMR MANAGER
Toledo Clinic Inc.
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Proficient in assessing, planning, and implementing patient care.
- Skilled in medication administration and monitoring vital signs.
- Provided infusions and injections for patients in the outpatient setting.
- EMR superuser. Responsible for training other staff and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Responsible for triaging patient calls into the office.
STAFF NURSE
Toledo Clinic Inc.
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Proficient in administering medications and treatments, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
- Skilled in assessing and monitoring patient conditions, recognizing and responding to changes.
- Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, providing compassionate and supportive patient interactions.
STAFF NURSE
MERCY ST CHARLES HOSPITAL
01.2009 - 05.2011
Education
MASTERS - HEALTH INFORMATICS
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
08.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
05.2015
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - NURSING
Northwest State Community College
05.2008
Skills
- Strategic initiatives
- Business process optimization
- Operational efficiencies
- Project management
- Performance metrics
- Data-driven decision-making
- EMR system implementation
- Patient care improvement
- EMR training
- System upgrades
- Quality metrics
- MIPS data tracking
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, ONCOLOGY
Toledo Clinic Inc.
07.2021 - Current
ONCOLOGY INFORMATICS/ EMR MANAGER
Toledo Clinic Inc.
08.2016 - 07.2021
STAFF NURSE
Toledo Clinic Inc.
05.2011 - 08.2016
STAFF NURSE
MERCY ST CHARLES HOSPITAL
01.2009 - 05.2011
MASTERS - HEALTH INFORMATICS
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - NURSING
Northwest State Community College