Tereasa Demeritt
Erie,Ks
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at Labette Health, excelling in quality management and regulatory compliance. Extensive clinical background in nursing and nursing leadership. Proven track record in enhancing patient experience, improving clinical outcomes, and operational efficiency, while successfully managing budgets. Adept at team leadership and strategic planning, driving initiatives that achieved top-tier quality, safety, and service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP Quality and Patient Experience
Labette Health
Parsons, Ks
07.2023 - Current
- Stewardship of hospital-wide Quality Program to include Core Measures, HCAHP's, HFAP Accreditation
- Stewardship of Case Management/Utilization Review, Infection Control, Hospitalist Program, Level III Trauma Program, Stroke
- Food and Nutrition, Environmental Services, Security, and Emergency Preparedness programs, with 80 plus team members.
- Oversight and leadership of organizational regulatory activities such as ACHC Accreditation activities, KDHE/CMS EMTALA and Complaint Survey Process.
- Project Management Team support for nursing and ancillary service during Meditech EHR Conversion.
- Continued support ACS Level III Trauma Program and participation in Trauma Committee and TPIC Committees.
- Participation in organizational strategic planning, modified health protocols and end of life planning.
- Fiduciary responsibility and oversight of budget for all responsible department
Family Nurse Practitioner APRN-C
Labette Health Express Care
Parsons, Ks
07.2013 - Current
- Provides primary care from infant to geriatric patients in rural population in Express Care clinic
- Assesses, diagnoses and treats acute illness in rural population
- Provides patient education for acute/chronic illness
- Provides access to healthcare to rural population
- Provides guidance and support to Employee Health Program and Infection Control Nurse
Assistant VP Quality and Patient Experience
Labette Health
Parsons, Ks
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Stewardship of hospital-wide Quality Program to include Core Measures, HCAHP's, HFAP Accreditation
- Stewardship of Case Management, Utilization Review and Denials, Infection Control, Hospitalist Program, Level III Trauma Program, Time Critical Diagnosis, and Patient Experience
- Food and Nutrition, Environmental Services, Security, and Emergency Preparedness, to support 80 plus team members.
- Leadership and support during COVID 19 pandemic to include incident command support, healthcare protocols, designing healthcare processes, alternative care locations, modified health protocols and end of life support, procurement of PPE and supplies
- Oversight and leadership of organizational regulatory activities such as ACHC Accreditation activities, KDHE/CMS EMTALA and Complaint Survey Process.
- Leadership role and mentor to new Directors and Managers
- Fiduciary responsibility and oversight of budget for all responsible departments
- Mentoring new team members and peer support.
Quality Director
Labette Health
Parsons, Ks
07.2012 - 01.2019
- Oversight of hospital-wide Quality Program to include Core Measures, HCAHP's, HFAP Accreditation
- Oversight of Case Management, Infection Control, Hospitalist Coordinator, Admission RN, Level III Trauma Program, Stroke
- Studer Clinical Champion/Leadership Development Institute
- Successful HFAP Accreditation and ACS Level III Trauma re-verifications in 2009, 2012, 2015
- Supervision of 25 direct reports
- Leadership role and mentor to new Directors and Managers
- Management of budget for all responsible departments
- Provides education to staff on nursing, quality, leadership development
Emergency Department / Trauma Director
Labette Health
Parsons, Ks
02.2010 - 07.2012
- Oversight and management of the Emergency Department and Trauma Program
- Involvement in State and Local Trauma Program as Secretary of the Southeast Kansas Trauma Council
- Supervision of 20 plus employees
- Improvement of employee faction scores to the 98th percentile and top department of the facility
- Improvement patient satisfaction scores
- Implementation of Studer Principles
- Mentor to new Directors and Managers
- Planning and implementation of Electronic Medical Record and Administrator
Trauma Coordinator/Staff RN
Labette Health
Parsons, Ks
01.2007 - 02.2010
- Organization, Implementation and Management of Trauma Program and Performance Improvement
- Involvement in State and Local Trauma Program as Secretary of the Southeast Kansas Trauma Council
- Emergency Severity Index triage, assessment and management of Emergency Department patients.
Staff RN
Labette Health
Parsons, Ks
05.2005 - 01.2007
- Emergency Severity Index triage, assessment and management of Emergency Department patients.
Emergency Department Tech
Labette Health
Parsons, Ks
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Vital signs, Baths, Work with RN’s and Physician’s to care for Emergency Department patients.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Leadership
Capella University
09.2017
Master of Nursing Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Pittsburg State University
07.2013
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing Science
Pittsburg State University
05.2009
Associate’s - Applied Nursing Science
Labette Community College
05.2005
Skills
- Quality management and regulatory compliance
- Project management and program oversight
- Patient experience and utilization review
- Budget management and oversight
- Healthcare protocols and infection control
- Team leadership and staff development
- Data analysis and performance benchmarking
- Interdepartmental collaboration and teamwork
- Crisis management and conflict resolution
- Strategic planning and adaptability
- Stakeholder engagement and visionary leadership
- Operational efficiency and professionalism
Affiliations
- National Association for Healthcare Quality
- American Society for Healthcare Risk Management
- American Nurses Association
- Kansas Organization for Nursing Leaders
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 09/01/13, 09/01/28
- Certified Professional In-Patient Safety (CPPS), 03/01/17, 03/01/26
- Certified Professional Health Care Quality (CPHQ), 02/01/24, 12/01/26
Accomplishments
- Team Development of Level III Trauma Program in 2009
- Mentor Trauma Coordinators/ED Directors to Maintain Trauma Program
- Transition from paper to Medhost 2011
- KHA Leadership Institute Graduate 2012
- Kansas Leadership Graduate 2014
- Team Steppes Master Instructor
- Studer Group Patient Experience Champion
- CMS Value-Based Purchasing and Healthcare Associated Conditions Programs – Positive or Neutral Adjustments since 2014 - 91% - (10/11 years)
- Labette Health Leadership in Quality Award 2015
- Master of Healthcare Administration to understand Hospital Operations and Communication
- Mentoring and supporting new and upcoming leaders
- Re-Implemented Swing Bed Program 2019
- Successful transition and leadership in nonclinical ancillary departments of EVS, F&N, Security and Emergency Preparedness
- Incident Command Training 100, 200, 700, 300 and 400
- Project Management Meditech
- Mentoring leadership, education, preparation, and successful satisfaction of 11 ACHC/KHDE Complaint/EMTALA Surveys and Plans of Correction since 2015
- Maintain American Academy of Nurse Practitioner since 2013
- Completion of National Patient Safety Foundation Curriculum
- Personal and professional growth as a leader to support the mission, vision and values of Labette Health
Credentials
- MHA
- RN
- MSN APRN NPc
- CPPS
- CPHQ
Volunteer Experience
Mainstreet Memories, Erie Kansas, 2021, Current
Civic Leadership
City Councilman, City of Erie Kansas, 06/01/19, 12/01/24
State Leadership Roles
- KHA Quality and Patient Safety Committee, 2015, Current
- KARQM President Elect, 2024, 2025
- SEK Regional Trauma Council Secretary/Administrator, 2007, 2014, 2016, 2025
Timeline
VP Quality and Patient Experience
Labette Health
07.2023 - Current
Assistant VP Quality and Patient Experience
Labette Health
01.2019 - 07.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner APRN-C
Labette Health Express Care
07.2013 - Current
Quality Director
Labette Health
07.2012 - 01.2019
Emergency Department / Trauma Director
Labette Health
02.2010 - 07.2012
Trauma Coordinator/Staff RN
Labette Health
01.2007 - 02.2010
Staff RN
Labette Health
05.2005 - 01.2007
Emergency Department Tech
Labette Health
08.2003 - 05.2005
Master of Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Leadership
Capella University
Master of Nursing Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing Science
Pittsburg State University
Associate’s - Applied Nursing Science
Labette Community College
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