Experienced and forward-thinking nurse manager with 26 years of clinical and administrative expertise in the healthcare industry. Seeking a long-term leadership role in the outpatient/ambulatory healthcare system. Adept at multitasking, maintaining an organized work environment, and meeting deadlines with precision. Proactive and dedicated to driving organizational growth through strong leadership while upholding exceptional clinical quality.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Clinical Services
First Physicians Group Clinical Services of Sarasota Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Operational accountability, oversight, and management of daily activities of Clinical Services team
Lead and oversight of Change management projects
Manage Clinical float schedule to assist offices with staffing shortages
Oversight of New Clinical Onboarding and Training program, chart audits and employee education
Environment of Care Rounding with team to assist over 70 FPG offices to maintain safety and compliancy for patients, visitors and staff
Oversight of BLS skills and N95 Fit testing program
Managed monthly Clinical Leadership meetings and newsletters for the organization
Create and implement Education, Procedure Guides, Competencies for Clinical Staff
Conducted regular audits of clinical practices to ensure adherence to established protocols, resulting in consistent high-quality patient care throughout all departments.
Developed strong relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to foster a collaborative work environment focused on improving patient care.
Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
Selected, promoted and terminated staff members.
Created and implement Patient Education
Manage Payroll for Clinical Services team
Set long-term goals for each department within Clinical Services in alignment with organizational objectives; tracked progress against these benchmarks routinely.
Supervisor of Clinical Services
First Physicians Group Clinical Services of Sarasota Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2023
Oversight/Supervision of monthly clinical audits and activities of multiple FPG locations
Restructured EHR training program and created welcome folders for new Clinical hires
Create educational information/how-to guides for clinical staff to maintain clinical compliance
Assists in the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures
Built and maintained relationships with FPG offices to include refresher training and ongoing competencies
Manage float team schedules to align with organization staffing needs
Participate in Change Management projects
Provide BLS skills testing for Clinical and patient registration staff
Perform N95 Mask Fit testing for CDC-required infection control for Clinical staff
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
Practice Supervisor
First Physicians Group Urology Sarasota Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 05.2022
Oversight/Accountability of daily activities to include front desk and clinical team
Improved operational efficiency through regular review of processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Enhanced team collaboration by implementing effective communication strategies within the practice environment.
Enhanced patient experience by streamlining administrative processes and coordinating with medical staff.
Developed protocols/patient education to successfully meet department goals
Assisted manager in creating a fiscal year budget
Generated staff schedules/provider to ensure consistent coverage
Produced provider templates to better organize the patient volume
Organized hiring/training procedure of both front office and clinical staff for optimal retainment
Input invoices for payment, ordering/ receiving of supplies front office and clinical
Managed staff /provider PTO requests
Staff coaching and mentoring
Clinical Supervisor
First Physicians Group Urology of Sarasota Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2020
Model positive leadership behavior and tone
Create and implement procedures/protocols specialized to our clinic
Clinical procedures/triaging/lab as needed
Implement and maintain proper infection control
Work tasks and projects as directed by FPG administration and Practice Manager
Manage patient emergencies/occurrence reports when necessary
Communicate with providers to assist with their needs/requirements
Staff coaching and mentoring
LPN
Village on the Isle Skilled Nursing
06.2017 - 02.2019
Direct care of thirty geriatric and acute rehab patients
Supervision of nursing assistants
Administer medication and controlled narcotics Skilled nursing to include Assessment, monitoring patient vitals, change in condition, wound care, IV therapy, Colostomy, Catheter care, critical thinking and decision making in routine and sometimes stressful environment
Responsible for accurate charting and communication with Physicians and/or patients care team/family
Triage patients, vital signs, collect medical history
Phones, charting, script renewals, MD orders
Insurance verification and authorizations
Order CPAP equipment and medical supplies for patients
LPN
Village on The Isle
11.2009 - 05.2012
Direct care of 30 geriatric patients
Supervision of nursing assistants
Administer medication and controlled narcotics
Skilled nursing to include wound care, IV care, Catheter care, Oxygen therapy, Vital signs
Responsible for accurate charting
Communication to physicians and resident care team and/or family
Center Manager
Horizon Open MRI
06.2006 - 07.2007
Responsible for coordination of patients for radiology procedures and prompt turnaround of results to referring physicians
Medical billing and payroll
Obtained authorizations for radiology procedures
Supervision of staff and patient schedules
Assisted in marketing events in the community
Center Manager
Axcess Diagnostics
09.2002 - 04.2004
Supervision of employees and schedule
Responsible for turn- around of medical films and reports to referring physicians
Responsible for medical and office supplies
Medical billing
Maintain radiologist schedule
Center Manager
Venice Imaging and MRI
09.1997 - 09.2002
Supervision of employees and staff schedule
Accounts payable and payroll
Responsible for facility and employee license and credentials
Medical billing and collections
Responsible for medical and office supplies
Assist with patient scheduling
Responsible for turn- around of medical films and reports to referring physicians
Education
LPN Certificate/License -
Sarasota County Technical Institute
01.2008
Skills
Clinical Leadership
Patient Safety
Healthcare administration
Staff Development
Performance Improvement
Patient Education
Office procedures
Clinical education
Compliance Oversight
Clinical safety
Training program implementation
Certified as BLS Instructor
Certification
State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse, 08/19/2009
CPR Certified
IV Certified
Additional Information
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
SmartSheets
Powershare
Sunrise SCM
Intergy Electronic Health Record
Intergy Practice Managment
Intergy Practice Analytics
PowerPoint
Timeline
Manager of Clinical Services
First Physicians Group Clinical Services of Sarasota Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Supervisor of Clinical Services
First Physicians Group Clinical Services of Sarasota Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2023
Practice Supervisor
First Physicians Group Urology Sarasota Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 05.2022
Clinical Supervisor
First Physicians Group Urology of Sarasota Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2020
LPN
Village on the Isle Skilled Nursing
06.2017 - 02.2019
LPN
Sleep Medicine Specialists
04.2012 - 10.2013
LPN
Village on The Isle
11.2009 - 05.2012
Center Manager
Horizon Open MRI
06.2006 - 07.2007
Center Manager
Axcess Diagnostics
09.2002 - 04.2004
Center Manager
Venice Imaging and MRI
09.1997 - 09.2002
LPN Certificate/License -
Sarasota County Technical Institute
State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse, 08/19/2009
CPR Certified
IV Certified
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