Experience

Christian Care Communities

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director Of Nursing

  • Jul 2022 - Present



HealthTrust Purchasing Group

• Sr. Clinical Data Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Responsible for oversight of clinical analytic and data team that includes 2 supervisors and 8 analysts• Manage team providing data services to GPO members and vendors specific to categorization and cross reference• Responsible for leading design, development, and implementation of Information• Management programs that support business growth, mission and strategy• Accountable for delivery of information to satisfy business needs aligned with strategic initiatives• Work with external and internal user groups to understand information needs and translate these needs to executable plan that can be followed through for results• Support Contracting Team• Implement quality checks on all products and services• Current work from home 3 days and in office 2 days• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

• Clinical Resource Director

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  • 620+ bed facility, Level 1 trauma, Level III NICU• Initiated Value Analysis program with new HCA facility• Prepared and researched products to present to Value Analysis Committee monthly• Monitored supply expense based on facility/division strategies• Monitored contract compliance and utilization and initiated improvements as needed• Monitored supply expenses and made necessary adjustments as needed for Cath lab,• EP lab, and Surgical Services Departments• Continuously monitored supply/labor process and recommend quality improvement and cost reductions as needed• Work with Education department to ensure staff is educated on new products• Communicate any supply chain changes to leadership and staff that will be affected• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.• Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding requests from surgeons.• Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.• Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.• Prepared and recommended long-range plans for savings.



Desert Canyon Rehabilitation Hospital

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Nursing Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Led daily operations on 42 bed unit• Inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, oncology and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions• Responsible for leading health care team to provide safe and high quality evidence based clinical care• Involved in interdisciplinary approach to caring for patients• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.• Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.• Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.



IU Health Arnett

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clinical Operations Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 31-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 79 employees.• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.• Improved turnover rate from 67% down to less than 10%• Ensured and improved clinical practices, services, and operations by implementing processes, procedures, and methodologies to evaluate and improve patient care within department• Monitored unit quality using evidenced-based practices.• Responsible for budget, staffing, hiring, and disciplinary actions with staff and ensured compliance with accrediting regulations and worked on lean initiatives, rollouts, and value streams.• Served as dedicated education unit for Purdue University nursing students.• Magnet Hospital.• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules• Implemented operational strategies and effectively built employee loyalty.• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.• Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.

• Case Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  • InterQual used to assist in determining medical necessity• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·• Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.• Responsible for setting up any home equipment, arranging home care services, outpatient therapy, as well as evaluating and arranging Long Term Acute Care hospital transfers• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.• Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.• Work with insurance companies for pre-approval for outpatient services• Reviewing clinical documentation on going through outpatient stay• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.• Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.• Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.• Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.• Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician

• Shift Coordinator

  • Dec 2008 - Jun 2015

  • Responsible for making daily assignments, rounding on patients, mentoring and teaching staff as needed.• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.• Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.• Participated in monthly meetings and supported initiatives on unit.• Performed head to toe assessments, administered medications including chemotherapy.• Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.• Provided patient and family education.• Kept staff in compliance with regulatory standards.• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.• Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.



Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health Homecare & Hospitce

• Case Management Nurse

  • Sep 1999 - Dec 2008

  • Performed initial screening of hospitalized and community referrals for skilled home care or hospice patients• Utilized knowledge of home health/hospice regulations and payor benefits to meet continuing patient care needs• Facilitated smooth transition for patients needing home healthcare vs hospice for various services including education, skilled nursing, therapy services or end of life• Coordinated home care and hospice services for patients requiring skilled nursing intervention or hospice end of life care• Implemented nursing process with primary focus on patient education and return to independence for homecare patients• Acquired clinical skills including enteral/parenteral infusion management, wound care, and palliative care management in home setting• Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.• Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity.• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.