Samantha Rodriguez
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to optimize care, decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
South Region Director, Orthopedics, Neurosciences
NorthShore-EEHealth
09.2022 - Current
- Service-Line Director, Orthopedics, Neurosciences Programs, Acute Care Services
- Oversight over all aspects Orthopedic and Neurosciences service-lines for Edward and Elmhurst hospital networks
- Development and implementation of vision and strategic plan
- Responsible for program excellence, practice growth, physician recruitment and retention, marketing and community outreach, patient navigation and seamless transitions through ambulatory, operative and acute care settings, research and quality
- Formation of a South Region Spine Institute
- Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors and strategic partners
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance
System Manager, Neurosciences
EEHealth
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Oversight over neurosurgery, general neurology, and neuro-intervention service-lines at Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals
- Direct reports include advanced practice providers, program coordinators, researchers, and clinical RNs
- Responsible for acute care operations, ambulatory subspecialty clinic development, collaboration with medical directors to achieve program growth, Physician/APP recruitment, stroke programs and regulatory/accreditation
Deputy Chief Nursing Officer
Edward Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Selected as second in command to CNO by senior leadership to assist with the management of pandemic-related strategies
- Strategies included: Development and implementation of a surge plan to include facilities modifications and inpatient medical and intensive care FTE modeling; Allocation, conservation, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment; Collaboration with medical directors on algorithms pertaining to pharmaceuticals, discharge processes, and patient placement; Operational/capital budgeting for 10 adult inpatient units; Oversight over RN labor pool training and execution.
Lead Clinical Nurse Educator
Edward Hospital
03.2016 - 02.2021
- Medical Surgical Division
- Staff Onboarding and Retention- Implementation of a modern medical-surgical resident program that supported the introduction of over 100 RN residents over five years
- Engaged participants using simulation, e-learnings, social media and communication applications to support transition into practice
- Foster transformational leadership through mentoring bedside RNs seeking department leadership opportunities through guiding IRB application and research studies, unit councils, and process improvement projects
- Development of daily interdisciplinary rounding process to ensure seamless care transitions for high risk patient populations
- Coordinated with physicians and clinicians to develop and coordinate learning experiences.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Edward Hospital, Pulmonary Medicine Unit
07.2013 - 02.2016
- Served as resource for nurses, PCTs, and ancillary staff
- Assisted my team in navigating hospital policies and protocols
- Daily coordination with nursing supervisor and director to manage staffing levels and patient throughput
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Pulmonary and Trauma Stepdown Unit
- Provided nursing care to pulmonary and trauma patients on a progressive care unit
- Completion of RN Residency Program.
Education
MSN - Healthcare Systems Leadership
Lewis University
12.2020
MBA - Healthcare Administration
LEWIS UNIVERSITY
12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05.2012
Skills
- Leadership Acumen
- 2022 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Award Recipient
- Gallup Strengths Finder, top 3: Activator, Strategic, Command
- Hogan Inventory: Altruism, Ambition
- Epic/EMR, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Strata, Power BI
- Inclusive leader
Affiliations
Member of the Honor Society of Nursing – Sigma Theta Tau International
Timeline
South Region Director, Orthopedics, Neurosciences
NorthShore-EEHealth
09.2022 - Current
System Manager, Neurosciences
EEHealth
02.2021 - 09.2022
Deputy Chief Nursing Officer
Edward Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2021
Lead Clinical Nurse Educator
Edward Hospital
03.2016 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Edward Hospital, Pulmonary Medicine Unit
07.2013 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
07.2012 - 08.2013
MSN - Healthcare Systems Leadership
Lewis University
MBA - Healthcare Administration
LEWIS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
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