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Stephen Nierman

Stephen Nierman

Bradenton,FL

Summary

Multi-talented business leader bringing 16years of experience as a successful Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in the hospital industry.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer HCA Florida Blake Hospital

HCA Healthcare Inc.
Bradenton, FL
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Directed strategic and operational efforts for a 383-bed tertiary hospital encompassing Level II Trauma, Burn Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Graduate Medical Education to optimize performance.
  • Executed comprehensive plan to develop burn services, including adding 4 burn ORs and dedicated burn ICU. Achieved ABA Verification through successful survey.

President Winter Haven Hospital

BayCare Health System Inc.
Winter Haven, FL
08.2013 - 08.2021
  • Strategic and operational responsibility for 529-bed Winter Haven Hospital with 2,100 employees and $348M in annual revenue.
  • Executed financial turnaround by implementing cost reductions and growing signature service lines, resulting in a 33% increase in revenue and improvement of operating margin from (1.4%) to 10.6%.
  • Led ED plan that increased volume by 33%, decreased ED LOS by 22%, and reduced LWOTs by 80% through process improvements such as direct bedding, admission protocols, and dashboard metrics.
  • Enhanced overall quality performance resulting in a notable increase in the hospital's national ranking from the 4th to the 78th percentile.

President South Florida Baptist Hospital

BayCare Health System Inc.
Plant City, FL
10.2007 - 07.2013
  • Directly oversaw operations of a 147-bed hospital, managing a team of 573 employees and an annual revenue of $93M.
  • Ranked in the 91st percentile for employee satisfaction in 2012, demonstrating strong leadership and team value.
  • Built a $4.5M Heart & Vascular Center to establish coronary and peripheral vascular interventional services
  • Implemented new services such as robotic surgery, spine surgery, bariatric surgery, wound care, and an orthopedic joint replacement center to enhance market share and elevate level of care.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
12-1999

Master of Arts - Aviation Management And Operations

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
12-1995

Bachelor of Science - Math/Engineering

United States Air Force Academy
Monument, CO
05-1991

Skills

  • Corporate Governance
  • Executive Leadership
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Organizational Growth
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Market access and expansion
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Capital expenditures
  • Productivity performance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Change Management
  • Operational Efficiency

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer HCA Florida Blake Hospital

HCA Healthcare Inc.
09.2021 - 05.2023

President Winter Haven Hospital

BayCare Health System Inc.
08.2013 - 08.2021

President South Florida Baptist Hospital

BayCare Health System Inc.
10.2007 - 07.2013

MBA - Business Administration

Xavier University

Master of Arts - Aviation Management And Operations

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Bachelor of Science - Math/Engineering

United States Air Force Academy

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