Values and service driven professional well-versed in behavioral health operations, quality, clinical, and risk management oversight, strategic planning, and systems analysis.
20 + years of leadership and change management.
Joint Commission accreditation and acute inpatient business SME.
Strong collaborator with professionals at all levels to drive success.
Excellent systems analyst and driver of change and improvement.
Consistently recognized and sought out by internal and external customers for collaborative efforts in the development of processes to improve clinical quality.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Filling in as VP of Quality and Risk for Extended
Telecare Corporation
02.2019 - Current
Optimized CQI and Risk management processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing strategic solutions that increased overall efficiency.
Collaborated closely with various department heads on strategic planning initiatives to ensure alignment between corporate goals.
Championed change management initiatives within the organization to ensure smooth transitions during periods of growth or restructuring.
Facilitated and directed successful work teams focused on the Avatar 24 X 7 template
Monitor, develop, and update corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving industry regulations, mitigating potential risks.
As Clinical Risk Manager, collaborated with legal, compliance, quality, and operations teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Director of Quality And Risk Analytics
Telecare Corporation
08.2017 - Current
Manage organizational clinical risk metrics and report to Board and Executive Committees
Manage organizational Loss Run Report for professional liability carrier and insurers
Organizational risk management liaison with professional liability counsel on litigation and potential litigation actions and response
Lead organizational responses to events and recommend improvements to critical systems and processes
Monitor adverse and sentinel event trends to support reduction of organizational risk exposure
Lead root cause analyses with internal and external stakeholders
Lead projects for organizational priorities involving systems to reduce risk and optimize quality and efficiency
Lead Joint Commission survey preparation and compliance for accredited facilities
Lead COVID outbreak data monitoring and organizational responses to outbreaks
Regional Director of Operations
Telecare Corporation
12.2014 - 08.2017
Regional oversight over multiple Geriatric Psychiatry Distinct Part Psychiatric Units within Acute Medical Hospitals located in Oklahoma, Oregon, Pittsburg, and Texas
Interface with healthcare systems in multiple states including Baylor Scott and White Health, Christus Health, Mercy Health, Providence Health, and Heritage Valley Health System
Oversight of Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Quality Reporting (IPFQR) Program at all facilities
Planning and implementation of policies and process to meet Joint Commission suicide prevention standards
Regularly monitor safety issues - fall and ligature risk, and oversee implementation of corrective measures
Develop, implement, and monitor business development activities and strategies
Create extensive reports for customers highlighting a wide range of marketing efforts to local communities
Develop and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual data reports tailored to customer needs and requirements
Track and monitor unit budgets and submit variance reports to hospital leadership
Program Director – Baylor Behavioral Health Senior Program
Baylor Medical Center
11.2012 - 12.2014
Manage and direct daily operations of inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry unit, which included: Business development and marketing of new service line to a wide range of community facilities and physicians
Responsible for Joint Commission accreditation
Ensure alignment of admissions and clinical authorizations processes with established fiscal goals.
Center Manager – Seagoville Youth and Family Center
Dallas Independent School District
11.2007 - 11.2012
Managed Seagoville Youth and Family Center daily operations, a facility providing counseling, psychiatry, and physical health services to students and their families in coordination with Parkland Health and Hospital System
Assistant Executive Director
Adapt Community Solutions (ACS)
04.2006 - 11.2007
Management and oversight of a 24-hour Mobile Crisis Program, responding to the seven-county NorthSTAR area and implementation of Pilot Crisis Program for United Behavioral Health
Administrator
Telecare Corporation
02.2003 - 04.2006
Supervisor (Oct 2000–Feb 2003): Day to day operations of 24-hour Mobile Crisis Team for the Seven-County NorthSTAR Service Area.
Education
Master of Science in Gerontology with Specialization in Counseling -
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Baylor University
Skills
Change Leader
Analytical and Critical Thinker
Risk Manager
Strategic Planner
Results Driver
Policy Developer
Quality, Risk Management, and Operational Leader
Process Improver
Data Analyst
Team Builder
Certification
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, #114643,
Six Sigma Lean Black Belt in Healthcare Certification, #8032057
License
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, #15178, 1998, Present
Hobby
Fishing is my serenity.
Timeline
Filling in as VP of Quality and Risk for Extended
Telecare Corporation
02.2019 - Current
Director of Quality And Risk Analytics
Telecare Corporation
08.2017 - Current
Regional Director of Operations
Telecare Corporation
12.2014 - 08.2017
Program Director – Baylor Behavioral Health Senior Program
Baylor Medical Center
11.2012 - 12.2014
Center Manager – Seagoville Youth and Family Center
Dallas Independent School District
11.2007 - 11.2012
Assistant Executive Director
Adapt Community Solutions (ACS)
04.2006 - 11.2007
Administrator
Telecare Corporation
02.2003 - 04.2006
Master of Science in Gerontology with Specialization in Counseling -