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Timothy Slim

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand. Experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Team Lead

Fresenius Medical Care
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Directs and oversees dialysis business of 3 assigned facilities and 2 home therapy clinics within defined area through effective leadership and management of customer service, quality patient care, marketing, and responsible fiscal management
  • Coordinates operation strategies and activities to ensure the provision of outstanding quality patient care and dialysis services while adhering to regulatory and company guidelines and requirements ensuring efficiency and economy
  • Participates in development of area strategic plans, goals and objectives ensuring alignment with those of the region, division, and company
  • Implements, disseminates, and administers operations strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of the divisions and company’s goals and objectives
  • Implements facility-specific and area quality goals and action plans to achieve quality standards
  • Provides leadership, support and guidance to facility management including clinical and technical managers and other support
  • Provides informal feedback on ongoing basis and formal feedback in the annual performance evaluation process to identify and develop talent
  • Ensures a strong and robust communications process between all managers and staff within the area and clinics, and across the division as needed by leading communications sessions and meetings with managers and ensuring the appropriate dissemination of communications to direct patient care and support staff within the area
  • Reviews the balance sheet and income statements regarding revenue growth and commercial payor mix on a frequent basis to understand the status of the business.

Area Team Lead

Fresenius Medical Care
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Directs and oversees the dialysis business of the 4 assigned facilities and 2 home therapy clinics within a defined area through effective leadership and management of customer service, quality patient care, marketing, and responsible fiscal management
  • Coordinates operation strategies and activities to ensure the provision of outstanding quality patient care and dialysis services while adhering to regulatory and company guidelines and requirements ensuring efficiency and economy
  • Participates in the development of area strategic plans, goals and objectives ensuring alignment with those of the region, division, and company
  • Implements, disseminates, and administers operations strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of the divisions and company’s goals and objectives
  • Implements facility-specific and area quality goals and action plans to achieve quality standards
  • Provides leadership, support and guidance to facility management including clinical and technical managers and other support
  • Provides informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback in the annual performance evaluation process to identify and develop talent
  • Ensures a strong and robust communications process between all managers and staff within the area and clinics, and across the division as needed by leading communications sessions and meetings with managers and ensuring the appropriate dissemination of communications to direct patient care and support staff within the area
  • Reviews the balance sheet and income statements regarding revenue growth and commercial payor mix on a frequent basis to understand the status of the business
  • Achieved GOLD, award level status in Care Champions for North Phoenix Home.

Health Unit Coordinator

Mayo Clinic Hospital
01.2007 - 07.2021
  • The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) provides organizational, receptionist, and clerical support to the patient care areas
  • The HUC supports patient care through maintenance of an efficient, well-organized unit, keeping supplies and equipment available and properly stored
  • The HUC communicates information accurately in a pleasant and efficient manner to a variety of people, including but not limited to patients, visitors, nursing and medical staff, and other departments
  • The HUC functions as a resource to members of the healthcare team in matters pertaining to non-direct patient care and carries out all aspects of the job using good judgment and problem-solving skills.

Facility Administrator

Fresenius Medical Care
10.2016 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for the administration of the daily business operations of the dialysis clinic including managing functions and actions related to the center staff, quality of overall provision of patient care, maintenance of the physical plant, center equipment, and inventory control
  • Manages the profit and loss and other related financial aspects for the center ensuring optimal facility operations to achieve or exceed the budget and key performance indicators
  • As the clinic leader, has the authority to make daily decisions to ensure the appropriate continuity of care for patient and staff safety
  • Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards
  • Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers
  • Takes initiative, and action to respond, resolve customer service concerns in a timely manner
  • Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication
  • Develops patient care and staff relations, including assignments, evaluations, and audits
  • Ensures all employees receive the appropriate training and education according to FMS policies and procedures including ongoing compliance training by maintaining confidential personnel files, license, and CPR compliance records
  • Prepares reports and audits current procedures and processes to monitor efficiency of operations as reported in Quality Assurance Program (QAI)
  • Worked closely with the Department of Health Services, with survey readiness in October 2018 Maryvale received a deficiency free survey.

Patient Care Technician II, CCHT

Fresenius Medical Care
02.2011 - 10.2016
  • Dialysis technicians work with patients and oversee assembling the machine, making sure it is in working order and ensuring it is sterile
  • The technician checks a patient's chart, administers local anesthesia, and inserts the needle, starting dialysis according to the prescription
  • During dialysis, the technician checks the anticoagulant and fluid rates and adjusts them as needed
  • The patient must be in the proper position and the technician must respond to any alarms or emergencies
  • Patient Care Technicians must possess the technical skills necessary to service complex patient care issues including rehabilitation services, diagnostic tests, basic chair side care, collection of laboratory specimens, and Phlebotomy.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Patient Care Assistant

Mayo Clinic Hospital
12.2007 - 10.2016
  • Performing personal care to patients and designated procedures and treatment, observing, and reporting changes in a patient’s condition, obtaining urine specimens for testing, and analyzing, applying sterile dressing, documenting correctly maintaining patient confidentially and recognizing legal and ethical commitments
  • Worked in departments such as OR, ANESTHESIA, ER, ICU, CATH LAB., PREOP, PACU, CARDO, MED SERG., TELE, ORTHO, INT/TP, HEM, NEU and REHAB.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Patient Care Technician

John C. Lincoln Hospital
08.2008 - 06.2013
  • Performing personal care to patients and designated procedures such as
  • Drawing blood, designated procedures, and treatment, observing, and reporting changes in a patient’s condition, performing electrocardiograms, performing urinary catheterizations, applying sterile dressings, documenting correctly, maintaining patient confidentiality, and recognizing legal and ethical commitments
  • Worked in departments such as CARDO, MED SERG., TELE, ORTHO and REAHB.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.

Volkswagen Sales Representative

Chapman Volkswagen
03.2006 - 06.2009
  • Volkswagen Sales representatives sell retail products, goods, and services to customers
  • Sales representatives work with customers to find what they want, create solutions, and ensure a smooth sales process
  • Sales representatives will work to find new sales leads, through business directories, client referrals
  • Sometimes, sales representatives will focus on inside sales, which typically involves 'cold calling' for new clients while in an office setting, or outside sales, which involves visiting clients in the field with new or existing clients
  • Sales representatives will have a combination inside/outside sales job
  • Customer Service Skills: The customer is always right
  • Volkswagen Sales representatives need to be able speak in a friendly way to customers and potential customers, listening to their needs and helping communicate options for them
  • Communication Skills: Volkswagen Sales representatives need to speak to customers about a product's different features and answer any questions they might have
  • I also was one of the top 10% Volkswagen Sales Representative in the western region of the US.

Patient Care Technician/Phlebotomist

Sacred Heart Nursing Service
06.1999 - 06.2009
  • Assisting residents with Range of motion, exercise, and movement to wheelchair or and other activity areas
  • Clean, sterilize, Obtaining blood specimens with skin puncture and vein puncture
  • Diagnostic tests, basic bedside care, collection of laboratory specimens
  • Did communication consulting and planning between agencies and the inner-city youth population
  • Wrote and developed contracts with health care agencies for a uniform health service
  • Maintained contact with directors and committees through reports, research, and presentations
  • Coordinated and managed youth volunteers while providing outreach services.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06.2021

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07.2015

Certificate of Competition in Dialysis Technician -

Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
11.2010

Certificate of Competition in Phlebotomy -

Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
05.2006

Certificate of Competition as Patient Care Technician -

Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
05.2006

A.A.S., Motion Picture/Television Production -

Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2002

A.A., General Education -

Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
05.2001

Skills

  • Skilled in operating of both Macintosh and Windows platforms
  • Software proficiency includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Avid News, Avid Star, Adobe Photoshop, and PageMaker
  • Expert knowledge of Internet research and electronic communications Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nutrition, hematology, medical office communication, medical office emergencies and procedures, CPR, HIPAA, venipunctures, preparing lab trays, lab procedures, and ECG’s
  • Schedule Management
  • Production Monitoring
  • Regulatory Compliance

Accomplishments

  • Honoree of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars from Grand Canyon University.
  • Achieved GOLD award level status in Care Champions for North Phoenix Home Therapy.
  • Honoree of President of Native American Honor Society - Received Herman G. Walker Award

Timeline

Area Team Lead

Fresenius Medical Care
10.2022 - 10.2023

Area Team Lead

Fresenius Medical Care
03.2021 - 10.2022

Facility Administrator

Fresenius Medical Care
10.2016 - 03.2021

Patient Care Technician II, CCHT

Fresenius Medical Care
02.2011 - 10.2016

Patient Care Technician

John C. Lincoln Hospital
08.2008 - 06.2013

Patient Care Assistant

Mayo Clinic Hospital
12.2007 - 10.2016

Health Unit Coordinator

Mayo Clinic Hospital
01.2007 - 07.2021

Volkswagen Sales Representative

Chapman Volkswagen
03.2006 - 06.2009

Patient Care Technician/Phlebotomist

Sacred Heart Nursing Service
06.1999 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care -

Grand Canyon University

Certificate of Competition in Dialysis Technician -

Phoenix College

Certificate of Competition in Phlebotomy -

Phoenix College

Certificate of Competition as Patient Care Technician -

Phoenix College

A.A.S., Motion Picture/Television Production -

Scottsdale Community College

A.A., General Education -

Phoenix College
Timothy Slim