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Shellie Elrod

Altoona

Summary

Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at DaVita, excelling in process improvement and strategic planning. Proven track record in financial analysis and employee training, driving quality enhancements and operational compliance. Adept at fostering team collaboration and managing risk, ensuring optimal patient care and organizational success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Manager

Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden
10.2024 - Current
  • Served as a liaison between clients' families and community agencies providing services to them.
  • Ensured that all documentation is completed accurately according to state regulations.

Regional Director of Operations

DaVita
Gadsden
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Conducted regular meetings with senior management to review progress towards goals and objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with all local, state and federal regulations related to operations in the region.
  • Led process improvement projects focused on increasing quality standards throughout the region.
  • Reviewed financial reports and identified opportunities for cost savings.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between departments on regional initiatives.
  • Managed regional staff, including hiring, training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.

Group Facility Administrator/FA

DaVita
Gadsden
04.2006 - 04.2024
  • Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal laws related to health, safety, fire prevention, and security standards.
  • Conducted regular assessments of the facility's physical condition to identify potential risks or hazards.
  • Prepared monthly financial reports for review by upper-level management.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Evaluated employee performance on an ongoing basis.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure quality services at competitive prices.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Charge Nurse/Hemodialysis Nurse

DaVita
Boaz
01.2001 - 04.2006
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
  • Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
  • Served as Anemia Manager, Access Manager, Facility Infection Control Lead, Fluid Wise RN Lead

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/Hemodialysis Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Arab
04.1998 - 01.2001
  • Managed all facets of each dialysis treatment.
  • Served as Anemia Manager
  • Adhered to P&P guidelines concerning all dialysis aspects with emphasis on infection control.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
05-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northeast Alabama Community Center
Rainsville, AL
05-1996

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Financial analysis
  • Employee training
  • Project management
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Data analysis
  • Performance evaluation
  • Risk assessment
  • Hiring and onboarding
  • Budget control
  • Continuous improvement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Care Manager

Gadsden Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current

Regional Director of Operations

DaVita
04.2024 - 09.2024

Group Facility Administrator/FA

DaVita
04.2006 - 04.2024

Charge Nurse/Hemodialysis Nurse

DaVita
01.2001 - 04.2006

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/Hemodialysis Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
04.1998 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Bellevue University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northeast Alabama Community Center

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