Lucinda B. Hoover
Warsaw,VA
Summary
Healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience, including as Director of Inpatient Services at VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital and an ICU nurse. Expertise in team leadership, patient care optimization, and process improvements. Proven track record in driving quality initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes, and managing multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Inpatient Services
VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital
01.2012 - 05.2025
- Lead and oversee all inpatient services, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Manage a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, providing guidance and support to enhance performance and patient outcomes
- Monitor and analyze patient data to improve care protocols, resulting in improved quality outcomes and reduced readmission rates
- Spearhead quality assurance initiatives to enhance patient safety and service delivery
ICU Manager
Riverside Tappahannock Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Led a team of ICU nurses, providing training, mentorship, and performance evaluations to maintain a high standard of care
- Coordinated patient care with physicians and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless transitions and optimal treatment plans
- Developed and implemented protocols that improved patient safety and reduced ICU-related incidents
- Managed ICU resources, including staffing, equipment, and budgets, optimizing efficiency and reducing costs
ICU Nurse
Riverside Tappahannock Hospital
01.1993 - 01.2008
- Provided high-quality critical care to ICU patients, ensuring close monitoring of vital signs and administering treatments as prescribed
- Delivered compassionate care to patients and families, offering education and emotional support
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, safety regulations, and infection control procedures
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
Cardiac Surgery ICU Nurse
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
01.1988 - 01.1993
- Provided specialized post-operative care to critically ill cardiac surgery patients
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and managed complex equipment such as ventilators and intra-aortic balloon pumps
- Collaborated with cardiac surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure optimal post-operative outcomes
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Radford, VA01.1988
Skills
- Healthcare Leadership & Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Team Development & Mentorship
- Patient Care Optimization
- Process Improvement & Efficiency Initiatives
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Assurance & Patient Safety
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Clinical Protocol Development
- Organizational Strategic planning
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
- Patient Education & Family Support
- Resource Management & Budgeting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Patient Experience Enhancement
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Hazmat Training
PICC lines
Timeline
Director of Inpatient Services
VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital
01.2012 - 05.2025
ICU Manager
Riverside Tappahannock Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2012
ICU Nurse
Riverside Tappahannock Hospital
01.1993 - 01.2008
Cardiac Surgery ICU Nurse
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
01.1988 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Master of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
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