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Shrewsbury, Ma, Us

Worcester, Ma, Us

Burlington, Ma, Us

A member of the Lahey Health System, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is a physician-led, nonprofit organization with more than 500 physicians and 5,000 nurses, therapists and other support staff working together to provide compassionate care and superior patient outcomes. The Lahey system serves more than 3,800 patients per day with a total of 327 beds between their Burlington and Peabody facilities including their Level II Trauma Center. Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is a teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine. Lahey Hospital and Medical Center is a Magnet designated facility.Provides executive leadership for the Division of Nursing. Oversees an expense budget of $87 million and over 1300 FTEs. Key responsibilities include the oversight of nursing practice and care in all areas. Promotes the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care.

Leominster, Ma, Us

Responsible for the clinical, financial and strategic direction for all clinical services. Areas of responsibility include: inpatient nursing, telemetry, critical care, surgical services, emergency services, behavioral health, oncology, case management, pharmacy, pastoral care, radiology, laboratory, rehabilitation and nutrition services. Provides leadership for Joint Commission and regulatory compliance; works closely with senior leaders to carry out the mission, vision and values of the hospital and the UMass Memorial Health Care System.

Member of the Executive Board

Milton, Ma, Us

Manage the clinical operations, strategic planning and fiscal position for all of patient care services. Areas of responsibility include: inpatient nursing, ambulatory care services, emergency services, surgical services, case management, respiratory and critical care, pharmacy and health care quality.Transformed the staff development model, based on staff nurse feedback, to a unit-based clinical educator modelReorganized the nursing leadership structure to promote operations at the local level and to support a care delivery model that was patient-centeredLead the effort for Joint Commission readiness and insure compliance with state and federal regulationsDeveloped a professional advancement program for nursing staffStrengthened the relationship of the hospital with a local baccalaureate program in nursing, offering clinical affiliation and the development of a student experience that promotes the use of information technology at the bedside Worked with senior management to successfully implement a program in robotic surgeryLed the development of an organization-wide quality assessment and performance improvement program, which promotes a culture of safety and insures quality of careParticipated in the oversight of a $40 million renovation which included ambulatory services, emergency department and the operating room

Boston, Ma, Us

Ambulatory Operations (2004-2007)Oversaw the overall operations management of a 74 physician medical specialty group practice, a community based medical care center, located; Waltham andthe Be Well! Tanger Center for Health Management. Maintained the joint venture relationship with Children's Hospital, Boston. Managed combined ambulatory visit volume of approximately 150,000 outpatient visits per year and combined budget of $25 millionLed the charge for Joint Commission readiness for the Division of Ambulatory Services, which encompassed 120 departmentsContributed to a deficiency free survey in 2004Managed operations at or better than budget each yearImproved ambulatory clinic utilization in Lexington from 35% to 70% within 18 monthsOversaw the student nurse and medical assistant clinical placements within the ambulatory divisionSelected to the first class of Sloane Fellows, BIDMC's leadership development initiativeImplemented a system for variance tracking, trending and reporting at the Needham campusParticipated in the business planning for an ambulatory spine center

Boston, Ma, Us

Director, Inpatient Nursing (2003-2004)Directed the clinical operations for inpatient nursing in an orthopedic center of excellence. Responsibilities included oversight of inpatient nursing, critical care, oncology, respiratory therapy and infusion therapyImplemented a bed management program that improved throughputMaintained Joint Commission compliance Developed unit based performance improvement initiativesLed the implementation of electronic documentation toolsCoordinated the evaluation process for ANCC Magnet journey; Provided clinical supervision to all areas of the hospital. Functioned as off-shift administrator for all hospital departments. Performed frequent telephone triageActed as clinical resource to nursing staff in all patient care areasAssisted staff in arranging for services across the continuum of care

Boston, Ma, Us

Director, Inpatient Nursing (2003-2004)Directed the clinical operations for inpatient nursing in an orthopedic center of excellence. Responsibilities included oversight of inpatient nursing, critical care, oncology, respiratory therapy and infusion therapyImplemented a bed management program that improved throughputMaintained Joint Commission compliance Developed unit based performance improvement initiativesLed the implementation of electronic documentation toolsCoordinated the evaluation process for ANCC Magnet journey; Provided clinical supervision to all areas of the hospital. Functioned as off-shift administrator for all hospital departments. Performed frequent telephone triageActed as clinical resource to nursing staff in all patient care areasAssisted staff in arranging for services across the continuum of care

Responsible for initiating intravenous lines in all areas of the hospital including inpatient and outpatient areas and Emergency Department. PICC line certifiedInstructor for staff education department on infusion therapyParticipated in hospital quality improvement program

Workflow and Operations consultant for medical group practices.

Oversaw the overall operations of a Medicare certified home health agency and clinical oversight of an infusion company that provided services to home care patients, sub-acute facilities and physician office infusion suitesInvolved in the start-up of the Medicare certified home care businessManaged the development and startup of a respiratory and durable medical equipment divisionParticipated in contract negotiations for homecare and infusion services

Managed clinical and administrative operations for all patient services for a 336,000 visit per year Medicare certified, Joint Commission accredited, multi-site home health agency. Participated in strategic planning and implementation of strategies that resulted in an increase of 50,000 visits in two yearsAnalyzed business model for hospice care that resulted in the spinning off of the hospice program to a separate companyOversaw services in the main office and Leominster satellite locationMade the business case for the addition of a satellite location in the Metrowest area and oversaw the startup and operation of that locationParticipated in successful preparation for and involved in Joint Commission and Department of Public Health surveysManaged Innova Home Therapies, the joint venture relationship between the agency and Chartwell Home Therapies

Planned and oversaw the delivery of services for clients, planning casework for twenty five staff members. Performed the duties of agency administrator on the off-shift.

Provided direct care for home infusion patients undergoing treatment for a wide range of illnesses including cancer and infectious diseases

Doctor, Nursing Practice 2009

Mha, Health Administration

Master, Health Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Nursing

Diploma, Nursing

Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates