Eric D. Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

I support behavioral health programs across multiple states, overseeing their development and execution. I transition hospitals from paper documentation to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) by collaborating with an EMR company, developing training materials, and leading on-site implementation. I provide on-site support to behavioral health leadership and hospital administration to achieve operational, clinical, quality, risk, and nursing goals, ensuring regulatory compliance. I introduce… Show more I support behavioral health programs across multiple states, overseeing their development and execution. I transition hospitals from paper documentation to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) by collaborating with an EMR company, developing training materials, and leading on-site implementation. I provide on-site support to behavioral health leadership and hospital administration to achieve operational, clinical, quality, risk, and nursing goals, ensuring regulatory compliance. I introduce initiatives to improve facilities and maximize nursing practice. I conduct mock regulatory surveys to identify improvement areas and eliminate hazards for staff and patients.In my administrative role, I guide and direct seven Behavioral Health Nursing and Quality Directors, working with them to correct performances and raise practice standards. I review and author company and facility policies and procedures, developing and implementing strategic plans to meet nursing and quality assurance goals. Show less

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

I provided exceptional direct patient care and ensured safety in a geriatric psych unit, occasionally covering the adult unit. I expertly coordinated patient care with nursing services, providers, and Behavioral Healthcare Technicians.I maintained infection control procedures, particularly with populations struggling to adhere to COVID-19 precautions. I administered medications and treatments as ordered, ensuring accurate narcotic counts each shift.I evaluated the skills of… Show more I provided exceptional direct patient care and ensured safety in a geriatric psych unit, occasionally covering the adult unit. I expertly coordinated patient care with nursing services, providers, and Behavioral Healthcare Technicians.I maintained infection control procedures, particularly with populations struggling to adhere to COVID-19 precautions. I administered medications and treatments as ordered, ensuring accurate narcotic counts each shift.I evaluated the skills of Behavioral Health Technicians and unlicensed assistive personnel, delegating and prioritizing tasks based on individual strengths. I supervised patient admissions and discharges to various care settings. My dedication earned me a nursing award from the provider panel. Show less

Belton, Texas, United States

I managed a 158-bed behavioral health facility for children, adolescents, and adults, overseeing nursing, admissions, and transportation departments. I ensured safe, effective care while meeting fiscal goals. I developed nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes, maintained staffing levels within budget, and implemented learning strategies for staff. I recruited, hired, and mentored new staff, conducted training programs, and participated in nursing research. I collaborated with the nurse… Show more I managed a 158-bed behavioral health facility for children, adolescents, and adults, overseeing nursing, admissions, and transportation departments. I ensured safe, effective care while meeting fiscal goals. I developed nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes, maintained staffing levels within budget, and implemented learning strategies for staff. I recruited, hired, and mentored new staff, conducted training programs, and participated in nursing research. I collaborated with the nurse manager on staff development and provided ongoing case management to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Additionally, I served on the system-wide nursing council. Show less

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

I provided superior clinical support and performed administrative and operational functions for Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency Programs across more than 10 states. I delivered on-site support to Behavioral Health Leadership and Hospital Administration, offering direction and guidance to over 20 Behavioral Health Directors.I ensured safe and effective programming in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, achieving financial goals and positive patient… Show more I provided superior clinical support and performed administrative and operational functions for Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency Programs across more than 10 states. I delivered on-site support to Behavioral Health Leadership and Hospital Administration, offering direction and guidance to over 20 Behavioral Health Directors.I ensured safe and effective programming in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, achieving financial goals and positive patient outcomes. I devised and introduced initiatives and projects to maintain or improve existing facilities, maximizing census, payer mix, staffing levels, and growth. Through routine facility visits, I identified areas needing improvement and mitigated hazards to staff and patients, ensuring continued regulatory compliance. I monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance, collaborating with Behavioral Health Directors to raise performance standards. Additionally, I developed and implemented strategic plans, enabling facilities to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals. Show less

Corpus Christi, Texas Area

I performed daily administrative functions for 68-bed and 38-bed facilities, treating children, adolescents, adults, geriatric patients, adult chemical dependency, adult partial hospitalization, and adult intensive outpatient programs. I ensured nursing staff provided safe, effective care while meeting economic goals and maintained personal accountability for nursing practice and meeting quality goals across the units.I actively participated in the physician recruitment process and… Show more I performed daily administrative functions for 68-bed and 38-bed facilities, treating children, adolescents, adults, geriatric patients, adult chemical dependency, adult partial hospitalization, and adult intensive outpatient programs. I ensured nursing staff provided safe, effective care while meeting economic goals and maintained personal accountability for nursing practice and meeting quality goals across the units.I actively participated in the physician recruitment process and served as a managing preceptor to new RNs, training, supervising, and mentoring RNs and Behavioral Health Technicians to ensure exceptional care. I oversaw bed management and guided nursing staff in assisting patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming according to established care plans.I screened, interviewed, hired, and trained dozens of new nurses, establishing performance development processes to maintain staff competency. I collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions. Show less

Corpus Christi, Texas

I utilized effective leadership and communication skills to coordinate patient care and flow through the admission process for five-unit, 68-bed inpatient behavioral units. I also served as Interim Director of Behavioral Health Services. Additionally, I trained, and coached an average of several new Registered Nurses per year.

Executive Juris Doctorate, Health Care

Bsn, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Associate Of Science - As, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse