Deana Nelson Email & Phone Number

Lakeland, Florida, United States

Lakeland

Responsible for coordinating the evaluation of strategic initiatives across the health system, and collaborating with the executive team to ensure effective decision making. Key areas of focus include the development of a comprehensive care continuum, oversight of alternative payment models, analysis of potential partnerships and joint ventures, review of physician partnerships, and recommendations of strategies for specific service lines. Also responsible for communications and public relations, community health outreach, and the Bannasch Rehab Institute,

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Responsible for all nursing, clinical, ancillary, support and facilities services. Areas of responsibility included 4,700+ FTEs and budgets in excess of $700million.Led the development and implementation of the organization's ambulatory strategy; coordinated a collaborative agreement with the regional NCI-designated cancer center to expand oncology services; led the development of the master facility plan; implemented a house-wide productivity monitoring system.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Responsible for all nursing and clinical areas, including acute care, emergency/trauma/helicopter services, surgery, cardiac services, transplant, women's and children's services, lab, radiology, pharmacy and rehab. Areas of responsibility included 3,000+ FTEs and budgets in excess of $300million.Achieved Magnet designation; led initiatives to dramatically reduce CLABSI, CAUTI, and unplanned readmissions to the ICU.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Dsc, Health Services Administration

Bachelor’S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Master’S Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management