Scott M. Egan
Trevose
Summary
Results-driven Nursing Leader with expertise in delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing operational efficiency. Proficient in clinical skills, regulatory compliance, and resource management. Recognized for adaptability and fostering team collaboration while advocating for patients' needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager- MICU
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
- 24/7 responsibility of a 16 bed ICU
- Responsible for daily operation of nursing unit including staffing, payroll and maintaining budget
- Active in Lean initiatives to reduce waste and decrease variability at the bedside
- Coordinated relocation into new building
- Coordinate and maintain a high functioning, quality driven staff
- Actively participated in Magnet designation
- >95% NDNAQI in all categories for 2 consecutive surveys
- Served as interim manager for Acute Care Elderly unit
- Lead 1st Covid ICU at Penn through pandemic
Nurse Manager- Converted Med/Surg unit to 23 Hour Observation
Capital Health
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Developed Observation Unit in conjunction with Observation medical director
- Active in planning, policy and protocol for observation
- Recruited, hired and set up orientation program for professional staff as well as ancillary staff
- Observation creates efficiency by shortening patient stays
- Decreasing inpatient admissions and reimbursement denials
Nurse Manager- Telemetry/MedSurg
Capital Health
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Opened 16 bed Telemetry/MedSurg unit
- Recruited, hired and set up orientation program for professional staff as well as ancillary staff
- 24/7 responsibility of a 16 bed Tele/MedSurg unit
- Actively educating staff to move to intermediate level of care
Relief Nursing Supervisor
Capital Health
04.2012 - 09.2014
- Function as nursing supervisor at Hopewell and Regional campus
Nurse Manager- ICU (MICU/SICU)
Capital Health
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Enhanced patient care by managing a 16-bed ICU around the clock.
- Oversaw nursing unit operations, including staffing, payroll, and budget management.
- Facilitated introduction of new surgical service line to the ICU.
- Streamlined patient flow processes in the Emergency Department and inpatient settings.
- Implemented initiatives ensuring optimal patient placement at the right time.
- Maintained high patient satisfaction while effectively controlling costs.
Nurse Manager- Stepdown/Constant Observation
Aria Health
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Maintained high unit compliance with CMS indicators, ensuring survey readiness.
- Oversaw daily operations, including staffing, payroll, and budget management.
- Mentored 108 staff members, promoting professional development and annual evaluations.
- Managed ten Patient Sitters, ensuring effective suicide precaution coverage.
- Implemented shared governance, enhancing nursing staff engagement in committees.
- Achieved staff retention rate below 8% through recognition and retention initiatives.
Charge Nurse- Stepdown/Constant Observation
Frankford Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
- 24/7 responsibility of a 24 bed Stepdown unit and 7 bed ventilator Constant Observation
- Responsible for daily operation of nursing unit as well as additional Telemetry unit in conjunction with a nurse manager
Nursing Supervisor
Frankford Hospital
10.1999 - 01.2001
- Covered the house as nursing supervisor, supervised daily operations at Bucks campus
Registered Nurse in Telemetry, ICU
Lankenau Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Direct patient care on Telemetry and occasionally ICU
Registered Nurse in 23 Hour Observation Unit
Frankford Hospital
05.1998 - 01.2001
- Direct patient care of critically ill and pre and post procedure patients
- Recovered post op patients
- Prepared short procedure patients pre procedure
- Developed a detailed understanding of observation status concept
- Cared for oncology patients as well as cardiac patients
Registered Nurse- Stepdown/Constant Observation
Frankford Hospital
08.1995 - 05.1998
- Direct patient care of critically ill and ventilator dependant patients
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL04.2012
BSN - undefined
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2005
Diploma - undefined
Mercer Medical Center
Trenton, NJ05.1995
Associates - Science
Mercer County Community College
Mercer, NJ05.1995
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Department management
- Policy development
- Staff leadership
- Hiring and terminations
- Clinical supervision
- Staff development
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Budget management
- Compliance oversight
- Corrective action implementation
- Quality assurance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Military
- Private Second Class
- United States Army Reserves
- 3/90-2/98
Professional Organizations
- AACN 1998-present
- AACN Ambassador (2009,2010)
- Current PA Nursing License
- Current NJ Nursing License
Development
- 2015-present NE-BC
- 1998-present CCRN
- Professional Development Council
- Intra-disciplinary Trauma Committee
- Moderate Sedation Adhoc
- Medication Reconciliation Committee
- 30 Day Readmission task force
- VAP task force
- Critical Care PI Committee
- AHA Agency Committee
- Co-Chair with CNO, Magnet Council for Transformational leadership
- Co-Chair PPMC MICU UBCL
- Quality huddle coordinator
- Code Committee chair in 2 institutions
- Restraint Task Force
- Process Mapping Training
- Critical Care Standards
- Resuscitation Sub-Committee
- Surgical Operations Committee
- PEP Committee
- ER Throughput Adhoc
- Chair Patient Service Org.
Timeline
Nurse Manager- MICU
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
Nurse Manager- Converted Med/Surg unit to 23 Hour Observation
Capital Health
03.2014 - 09.2014
Nurse Manager- Telemetry/MedSurg
Capital Health
03.2013 - 09.2014
Relief Nursing Supervisor
Capital Health
04.2012 - 09.2014
Nurse Manager- ICU (MICU/SICU)
Capital Health
01.2012 - 09.2014
Nurse Manager- Stepdown/Constant Observation
Aria Health
01.2003 - 01.2012
Charge Nurse- Stepdown/Constant Observation
Frankford Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Nursing Supervisor
Frankford Hospital
10.1999 - 01.2001
Registered Nurse in Telemetry, ICU
Lankenau Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
Registered Nurse in 23 Hour Observation Unit
Frankford Hospital
05.1998 - 01.2001
Registered Nurse- Stepdown/Constant Observation
Frankford Hospital
08.1995 - 05.1998
BSN - undefined
Temple University
Diploma - undefined
Mercer Medical Center
Associates - Science
Mercer County Community College
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of St. Francis