Ty Andress
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Quality management professional prepared to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Proven track record in leading teams, implementing quality assurance programs, and fostering collaboration to meet evolving business needs. Expertise in regulatory compliance, process optimization, and strategic planning. Known for reliability, adaptability, and delivering measurable results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Quality Management
Kindred
05.2022 - Current
- Safety Officer and Ethics & Compliance Officer
- Executed corporate-driven plans to enhance quality by managing PIT team involvement.
- Manages quality measurements to maintain compliance with external organizations such as CMS, AHCA, and Joint Commission.
- Oversees Failure Mode Effects Analyses to identify and mitigate potential system failures.
- Managed day-to-day functions of a 100-bed transitional hospital.
- Enforced compliance with government regulations and company policies.
- Drove the successful completion of multiple internal and external audits, maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Oversaw change management activities related to product enhancements or modifications, ensuring seamless transitions without compromising on quality standards.
- Aligned Quality Management objectives with corporate goals, fostering a culture of excellence throughout the organization.
ICU Manager
AdventHealth
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed a team of 32 employees, overseeing their daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Directed operations of COVID-19 Unit, ICU, Telemetry, and Dialysis units.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patients.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Nursing House Supervisor
AdventHealth
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversaw hospital capacity, staffing, and daily operations across all departments.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Promoted a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
- Championed interdisciplinary teamwork across various units within the hospital, resulting in a more cohesive and collaborative care approach.
ICU Nurse
Blake Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Supervised and coordinated care for critically ill patients in the ICU.
- Optimized emergency management procedures as lead of Rapid Response Team.
- Vascular Access Team
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, family members, and patients on complex end-of-life decisions within the intensive care unit.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the ICU setting.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Stetson University
Deland, FL04.2022
Master of Healthcare Administration - concentration in Strategy & Innovation
AdventHealth University
Orlando, FL04.2022
Bachelor of Nursing - concentration in Leadership
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2020
Associate of Nursing -
Polk State College
Lakeland, FL01.2017
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Infection control
- Root cause analysis
- Performance improvement
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Change management
- Strategic planning
- Customer satisfaction focus
- Quality assurance expertise
- Team development
- Process improvement strategies
- Risk management
- Compliance
- Performance metrics development
- Key performance indicator development
- Accreditation processes
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- BLS, Active
- CCRN, Active
- RN, Active
Qualifications Achievements
- Achieved top performance for Corporate-Driven National Quality Strategy multiple years in a row
- Restraint Free ICU > 1 year; initiated a restraint-free policy in the ICU
- Prevented healthcare-acquired infections in the ICU for > 1 year
- Led education & operationalization of prone therapy
- Led growth with national quality initiatives
- Provide oversight for contract management including Physician FPPE and OPPE
Timeline
Director of Quality Management
Kindred
05.2022 - Current
ICU Manager
AdventHealth
03.2020 - 04.2022
Nursing House Supervisor
AdventHealth
10.2019 - 03.2020
ICU Nurse
Blake Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Business Administration -
Stetson University
Master of Healthcare Administration - concentration in Strategy & Innovation
AdventHealth University
Bachelor of Nursing - concentration in Leadership
University of South Florida
Associate of Nursing -
Polk State College
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