Director of NursingResponsible for the oversight, informatics-based data evaluation, and compliance of nursing workflow processes and customer-facing improvement projects for 28 bed international healthcare organization.Acted as executive nursing leadership and informatics liaison between staff and System Executive leaders in EPIC EMR workflow design.Assessed, designed, and employed informatics pilot solutions such as sepsis predictive analytics and workflow elements for accurate sepsis treatment and successfully scaled across enterprise.Responsible for designing new staffing matrix and organizational structure for nursing saving hundreds of thousands in overhead, improving efficiency in workflow and user satisfaction.Consulted on system wide EPIC EHR training and adoption readiness for key workflow initiatives (Sepsis, ER throughput, LOS, readmissions) by performing informatics assessment, review, and workflow redesign.Led the assessment, development, implementation, and oversight of best practice regarding assigned harm programs across 28 acute hospital facilities leading to a first- time achievement of an overall Sepsis reduction in 2022.Communicated directly with facility C-Suite regarding various clinical and laboratory workflow initiatives such as quality, safety, and informatics workflows to improve patient outcomes and decrease overhead costs.

Director of Performance ImprovementCharged with building sustainable teams and employee networks, maximizing operational compliance, and providing in depth analysis of quality, financial, and workforce performance through data analytics.Led informatics and operational collaboration of cross-departmental project meetings, establishing project goals and objectives, as well as creating assurance plans to validate, measure, and improve customer experiences and efficiencies of multidisciplinary employee teams at a systemic level.Prepared and administered financial analysis of current and future performance initiatives and projects, reporting profitability and sustainability projections to Executive Leadership.Communicated compliance metrics and internal performance data to Senior Executives and Department Leaders, identifying opportunities for improvement in support of operational risk management and quality assurance.Acted as lead consultant and corporate liaison for CHRISTUS Standardization Council, CMS Core Measure guidelines, and HARM reduction measures, monitoring market threats and barriers to success within the industry.Responsible for creating multidisciplinary project clinical variation program consisting of informatic services, informatics and clinical operations, assessing data, assigning responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of projects across 28 hospitals.

Administering direct care to various demographics in an emergent care environment.Acted as preceptor for students and recent nurse graduates, providing onsite subject matter expertise in emergency care management and team leadership.Developed staff schedules and coordinated physician care plans in accordance with Company policy and provider instructions.Oversaw and coordinated inventory management of medical care equipment and resources.Verified and demonstrated compliance with all regulatory requirements, to include customer privacy and data protection, employee training compliance, and detailed documentation of services.Introduced informatics methodologies into sepsis improvement initiatives that were adopted and scaled.

Served as detachment commander for deployed operations in Afghanistan; responsible for managing all in-flight and ground personnel, ensuring the highest standards of safety were upheld while supporting multi-location field operations.Facilitated communications between diverse teams, to include joint-forces and international partners, to ensure seamless execution of operations and mission sustainment in austere environments.Developed policies and procedures for USAF flight operations and passenger transportation in accordance with Air Force Instructions and Federal Aviation Administration requirements, as applicable.Acted as lead trainer of newly assigned Airman, ensuring timely completion of training and proficiency evaluations.Provided regular performance reports and operational readiness out-briefs to local Commanders and support personnel.

Individual contributor, managing care for patients with critical conditions in a fast-paced Level-One Trauma center.Directed patient and staff education to new evidence-based research protocols.Implemented diagnostic principles and deductive reasoning to determine appropriate level of initial care and medical specialist consultation.Ensured medical equipment and supplies were available and in serviceable condition and maintained in accordance with medical center requirements and manufacturer instructions.Coordinated care plans with other medical professionals and care teams, collaborating to provide accurate, timely, and effective services to patients.