Stacy Grace
Athens,GA
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams and providing exceptional patient care. Ready to be back at the bedside to assess, plan, and deliver compassionate patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director of Clinical Operations
EMPYREAN HOSPICE ATHENS
09.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Engaged in patient care including on call rotation.
Executive Director
BRIDGEWAY HOSPICE ATHENS
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Engaged in direct patient care, including on call rotation.
Director of Nursing
PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE ATHENS
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Planned and assigned workload to 30 person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
PRN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
SANE, INC.
06.2022 - Current
- Assessment and examination of sexual assault victims
- Collaborated with law enforcement and district attorneys, to improve services for sexual assault victims.
- Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
Director of Clinical Services
COMPASSUS HOSPICE
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible or daily operations of a nationally recognized hospice program
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Established rigorous quality assurance processes, monitoring key performance indicators closely to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality clinical services across all departments.
- Increased staff retention rates through effective leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
Director of Patient Care Services
INSPIRING HOSPICE PARTNERS OR GA
09.2017 - 02.2022
- Promoted from RN Case Manager through leadership ranks
- Streamlined nursing operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights while collaborating with families, physicians, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive care was provided.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment to improve communication among team members and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
GENTIVA HOSPICE
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal end of life outcomes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care and monitor patient status.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
Registered Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
INOVA WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Oversaw delivery of care on a Level IV NICU, providing direct care and delegating nursing assignments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations.
Registered Nurse-Cardiology Unit
ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
LANDMARK HOSPITAL OF ATHENS
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing-Clinical Nurse Leader -
Augusta University
Athens, GA12.2013
MA Clinical Psychology -
Argosy University
Phoenix, AZ01.2008
Bachelor of Science -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08.2004
Skills
- Staff Development
- Case Management
- Operations Management
- Program Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Operational Planning
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse, GA (multi-state license)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Infection Preventionist
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Professional Nurse, GA
American Heart Association BLS
CDC Infection Preventionist
Timeline
Executive Director of Clinical Operations
EMPYREAN HOSPICE ATHENS
09.2023 - Current
Executive Director
BRIDGEWAY HOSPICE ATHENS
03.2023 - 09.2023
Director of Nursing
PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE ATHENS
09.2022 - 03.2023
PRN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
SANE, INC.
06.2022 - Current
Director of Clinical Services
COMPASSUS HOSPICE
03.2022 - 07.2022
Director of Patient Care Services
INSPIRING HOSPICE PARTNERS OR GA
09.2017 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
GENTIVA HOSPICE
06.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
INOVA WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
04.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse-Cardiology Unit
ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
11.2014 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse
LANDMARK HOSPITAL OF ATHENS
02.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Science in Nursing-Clinical Nurse Leader -
Augusta University
MA Clinical Psychology -
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Phoenix
- Registered Professional Nurse, GA (multi-state license)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Infection Preventionist
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