Hi, I’m
Tracy Esquivel
Paulina,LA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with strong leadership background and proven track record of streamlining operations to drive cost savings and enhance organizational efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional decision-making skills and sound judgment, consistently making impactful contributions to company success. Known for meeting and exceeding company goals through consistent and organized practices. Thrives in high-pressure environments, adept at adapting to new situations and challenges to effectively enhance organizational brand. Talented Regional Director known for training employees to achieve maximum potential while generating new business opportunities. Pursuing new role where expertise in healthcare will be widely appreciated.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER—KENNER, River Parish Complex & St. Charles Parish Hospital
Regional Director Cardiopulmonary Services Clinic/Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Regional hospital operations leader for Noninvasive Cardiovascular Diagnostics, Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary Diagnostics, Cardiopulmonary/PAD rehab, EEG hospital services, Sleep Lab services
- Regional Clinic operations leader for Sleep Medicine, Cardiology Clinic, Pulmonology Clinic and Vascular Surgery
- Oversees staff recruitment, implementing regulations, and improving communication across all areas
- Ensures high patient quality care, monitor budgets, and stays updated on best practices and medical trends
- Develops strategic strategies across the region for growth and development.
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER—KENNER
Cardiopulmonary Manager
12.2013 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Managed hospital operations for Noninvasive Cardiology, Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary services
- Managed operations within budget and understands financial statements to sufficiently analyze trends and make recommendations
- Works collaboratively with physicians, administration, nurses, and support staff.
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER—KENNER
Cardiology Supervisor
12.2005 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Supervised and managed daily department operations for Cardiology Diagnostic Services
TENET HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
Echo Tech II
12.2000 - 10.2005
Job overview
- Direct patient care by performing Adult/Pediatric Echocardiograms, Stress Tests, Holter Monitors, TEE's, Tilt Tables, EKGs
WOMAN'S HOSPITAL
Respiratory Therapy
03.2000 - 12.2000
Job overview
- Worked in NICU and stepdown units- maintained infant airways, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, collected and analyzed ABGs, CBGs and VBGs on benchtop
- Attended high risk deliveries, performing intubations as needed
- Performed adult floor therapy and post op care
- Adult ICU experience with critical care adult airway and ventilator management
Education
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Certificate from Organizational Leadership
12.2022
Louisiana Health And Science Center, New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Science from Cardiopulmonary Science
08.2000
Skills
- Operations Management
- Clinical operations
- Innovation and Creativity
- Budget Development
- Staff Training and Development
- Adaptability
- Business strategy
- Process Improvement
- Policy Development
- Operational Efficiency
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Strategic Partnerships
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Nominated New leader of the Year 2016 and Clinical Leader of Year 2022
- Selected as a finalist for New Leader of the Year award in 2016.
- Served as the Ochsner System Respiratory Integration Chair 2017
- Nominated and selected to represent Ochsner at the River Region Chamber of Commerce Leadership program 2019 -2020
- Selected and completed Tulane Leadership Certificate class 2022.
- Lean Yellow belt
- Developed and grew Vascular Ultrasound for Cardiology providers regionally.
- Developed and grew PAD and Pulmonary rehab at St. Charles Parish Hospital
- Doubled Cardiac Rehab Volumes
- Started up OMCK current Sleep Center from ground up which includes a 2 bed Sleep Lab, Sleep Clinic and Home Medical Equipment
- Developed and implemented Home Sleep Lab Testing Services within the region.
- Rebuild of Cardiology Practice Group with the onboarding of 3 new Interventional Cardiologist and NP
Timeline
Regional Director Cardiopulmonary Services Clinic/Hospital
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER—KENNER, River Parish Complex & St. Charles Parish Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Cardiopulmonary Manager
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER—KENNER
12.2013 - 05.2018
Cardiology Supervisor
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER—KENNER
12.2005 - 12.2013
Echo Tech II
TENET HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
12.2000 - 10.2005
Respiratory Therapy
WOMAN'S HOSPITAL
03.2000 - 12.2000
Tulane University
Certificate from Organizational Leadership
Louisiana Health And Science Center
Bachelor of Science from Cardiopulmonary Science
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