Quality assurance professional equipped to lead and enhance quality initiatives. Known for driving process improvements and ensuring compliance to standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Expertise includes quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement methodologies. Trusted for reliability and leadership in delivering high-impact outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
North Tampa Behavioral Health
12.2021 - Current
Develop processes for identification, collection and analysis of performance measurement data
Develop written plans to improve and/or correct quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care
Implement systems, policies, and procedures for the identification, collection and analysis of performance measurement data and related information
Determine if services meet pre-determined quality improvement expectations and outcomes
Conduct timely and regular evaluation of serious incidents, complaints, grievances and related investigations
Identification of problems or potential problems to prevent risks to patients
Proposes corrective steps that may include, but not limited to: Changes in policies/procedures, Staffing and assignment changes, Additional training or staff education
Quality/Performance Improvement Manager
North Tampa Behavioral Health
10.2020 - 12.2021
Utilize collected data regarding the outcome of activities for delivering continuously improving services
Conducts routine evaluations of the effectiveness of services
Ensure correction of any observed deficiencies identified through the quality improvement process
Identification of problems or potential problems to prevent risks to patients
Manage Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys filled out and collected to boost Hospital scores
Maintaining hospital compliance with The Joint Commission
Chart abstraction for Data into Press Ganey for Hospital HBIPS (Hospital Based Inpatient Psychiatric Services) to improve quality, safety, and performance
Coordinate the multiple processes that are utilized in the production, collection, transmission and receipt of Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP)
Facilitate education and changes in organizational terminology, policies and staff practices that incorporate PSWP into the PSES culture
Support both the clinical and medical staff in the review, collection and reporting of quality and performance improvement data throughout the organization
Improved overall risk awareness within the organization through targeted employee training programs.
Assist the Director of Risk Management with other duties as indicated, relative to corporate and regulatory and statutory requirements
Quality and Patient Safety Coordinator Analyst
AdventHealth Zephyrhills
01.2011 - 01.2019
Core measure chart abstraction through eQuality
Oversee the trauma registry by collaborating with county health department and other government agencies
Manage all policies and procedures for the hospital, ensuring they remain up to date and available on the hospitals intranet
Manage and train (Gate Keeper) on PowerInsight for each department of the hospital
IView Super User for training of nursing staff
CPOE Super User for training of all physicians
Staffing Coordinator/Clinical Informatics
AdventHealth Zephyrhills
01.2009 - 01.2010
Unit Secretary
AdventHealth Zephyrhills
01.2008 - 12.2008
Medical Transcriptionist
01.2002 - 12.2007
Education
Associate of Science -
St. Petersburg College
01.2016
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Cerner Millennium Suite
AS400 scheduling software
Database Management
PowerInsight
Risk Master
Press Ganey Improvement Portal
Press Ganey Quality Performer
PSO – Patient Safety Organization
Joint Commission Connect
De-escalation and Restraint Training
SmartForce
Timeline
Director of Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement