Transformational leader with a strong background in driving operational efficiency, organizational growth, and quality improvement in healthcare and government sectors. Proven expertise in leveraging Lean methodologies, data analytics, and innovative solutions to enhance patient outcomes and optimize processes. Adept at building high-performing teams, aligning strategic initiatives with organizational goals, and delivering measurable results in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Operations Manager
Operational Medical Readiness Squadron
10.2022 - 01.2024
Led operational excellence initiatives, aligning healthcare delivery with strategic objectives to enhance patient outcomes and mission readiness
Spearheaded Lean Six Sigma projects, reducing appointment wait times by 30% and increasing access-to-care metrics by 20%
Utilized HEDIS and MEPRS data to identify inefficiencies, implementing process improvements that elevated compliance with national healthcare benchmarks
Promoted telehealth services through MHS Video Connect, increasing patient engagement by 45% and improving continuity of care for remote populations
Achieved Joint Commission accreditation with zero deficiencies by revamping quality assurance protocols, reducing compliance issues by 20%
Developed a Leadership Development Program, increasing job satisfaction by 80% and reducing turnover by 15%
Director of Health and Organizational Optimization
693rd Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Group (ISRG)
02.2015 - 10.2022
Led the Human Performance Optimization Office, delivering integrated health, wellness, and employee engagement solutions to 918 personnel with TS/SCI clearance
Established the Status of Airmen Resiliency (SOAR) forum, providing leadership with actionable insights to enhance organizational health and morale, increasing retention by 15%
Implemented telemedicine capabilities, integrating MHS GENESIS and Zoom for Government (Healthcare Mode), expanding access to care by 50%
Designed and executed Resiliency Week, an enterprise-recognized best practice, focusing on holistic well-being and work-life integration for high-stakes personnel
Deployed predictive analytics to improve chronic disease management scores by 25%, driving compliance with HEDIS metrics
Partnered with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, reducing specialty referral delays by 35% and enhancing patient satisfaction scores by 20%
Clinical Manager
Family Health, Dermatology, Internal Medicine Clinics
01.2005 - 02.2015
Managed clinical operations across three departments, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and optimizing patient care delivery
Introduced a patient self-check-in kiosk system, reducing wait times by 20% and increasing throughput by 15%
Conducted Lean Six Sigma projects, improving clinic utilization rates by 30% and reducing appointment cancellations by 20%
Enhanced medication reconciliation processes, reducing discrepancies by 40% and improving patient safety outcomes
Directed strategic initiatives that earned the 55th Medical Group recognition as Best Clinic in the Air Force