Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
Health Industry, Non-clinical
Timeline
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Todd Atkins

Summary

With over 32 years in healthcare, I offer a rare blend of clinical expertise and strategic business insight. Driven by a deep commitment to serve the frail, forgotten, and vulnerable, I lead with compassion, versatility, and purpose. Grounded in collaboration, clear communication, and results-oriented leadership, I bring energy, experience, and advanced education to every challenge — consistently delivering measurable, meaningful outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse

Cross Country Healthcare
Boca Raton, FL
02.2021 - Current
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to provide safe patient care.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
  • Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Healthcare Consultant

Self-employed
Atlanta, GA
03.2015 - Current
  • Assisted clients in developing long-term strategies for growth and sustainability in the healthcare industry.
  • Provided strategic advice and guidance to healthcare organizations on operational and financial performance improvement initiatives.
  • Created comprehensive business plans that addressed organizational needs and goals.
  • Implemented appropriate workflow solutions based on client requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

Travel Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare
San Diego, CA
09.2004 - 09.2015
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06-2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
12-2002

MBA - Medical Management And Health Administration

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
03-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Florida International University
Miami, FL
05-1993

Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Patient-centered clinical care, multiple modalities including critical care, case management, and medical management
  • Electronic medical documentation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multi-site leadership
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative integration
  • Strategic analysis
  • Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
  • Hospice care, long-term acute care assessment, and recruitment; palliative care, at-home care (private duty)

Affiliations

  • Continuous personal and professional development
  • Life coach
  • Health Advocacy
  • Author, Communicator

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion certificate from Cornell University, July 7, 2024
  • RN license GA compact RN16370; RN license New York 621576
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) - expired
  • American Heart Association BLS/ACLS - current

Health Industry, Non-clinical

  • Former Insurance Marketing Manager for United Healthcare Government Programs
  • Former Director of Public Relations and strategic manager for a coalition of federally qualified community health and community mental health, multi-site facilities
  • Former Liaison for Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and CMS (formerly Health Care Finance Administration)
  • Former Director of Health and Safety for the American Redcross of Greater Miami and the Key

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse

Cross Country Healthcare
02.2021 - Current

Healthcare Consultant

Self-employed
03.2015 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare
09.2004 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade College

MBA - Medical Management And Health Administration

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Florida International University

Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing

Walden University
Todd Atkins