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Greater Atlanta Area

Responsible for collaborating in the coordination of supply expense management initiatives and targets utilizing the value analysis process.Facilitate the Value Based Selection Subcommittee to achieve cost savings by focusing on appropriate supply standardization, utilization, and process improvements to seek high quality and cost effective products and services with maximum supply investment value for non-physician preference items.Provide leadership and clinical and strategic expertise to facilitate expense management via a research-based analysis process.Assist with the assembly and vetting of all physician preference items associated with the Value Based Selection Committee.Interact with individuals at all levels of Grady Health System including physicians, allied health professionals, administrators, finance department staff, Emergency Medical Services staff, vendor representatives and other individuals internal and external to the organization.Work to promote compliance with Group Purchasing Organization (Vizient) wherever possible.

Atlanta, Georgia

Identified, planned for, communicated, monitored and evaluated actions to comply with existing and new regulations, standards and accreditation requirements throughout the facility and ambulatory locations.Provided expertise regarding accreditation and licensure standards.Provided leadership for ESJH preparation and readiness for regulatory and accreditation surveys.Provided consultation to all departments on the interpretation of TJC accreditation standards to maintain ongoing readiness.Served as the liaison to regulatory agencies and accreditation bodies.Recommended and implemented quality improvement efforts for both inpatient and ambulatory areas in an effort to streamline current processes increasing quality and meeting regulatory requirements.

Kingsport Tn

Coordinated the development, implementation, and evaluation of Wellmont Health System overall Quality/Patient Safety Improvement Plan including the prioritization of quality efforts.Recommended and implemented quality improvement efforts for the health system in order to streamline current processes increasing patient safety and staff efficiency.Facilitated a systemic approach to Joint Commission and CMS standards for regulatory requirements.Utilized Continuous Quality Improvement methodologies to manage departmental projects directly related to quality initiatives for the health system across both ambulatory and inpatient service areas.Demonstrated knowledge of computer database management, flowcharts, spreadsheets, project management tools, etc.

Kingsport Tn

Served as Project Lead for the implementation and attestation of Stage I Meaningful Use Metrics. Worked to develop a system-wide strategy related to Meaningful Use implementation, monitoring, and attestation for Stage I metrics.Developed and maintained medical systems, software applications, and databases for physicians,nurses, and ancillary departments.Provided technical support by answering questions, troubleshooting issues and escalating as necessary.Designed and implemented Meaningful Use education programs for the healthcare system.Facilitated communication between the clinical end users and system leadership with focused goals in sight.

Bristol, Tn

Supporting patient/family focused, high performance/high commitment care by defining and achieving standards for quality patient care, maintaining regulatory requirements, developing, managing, and evaluating area based individual and team performance. Participate in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures and demonstrate accountability for compliance with all pertinent JCAHO and CMS Standards along with local, state, and federal regulations. Apply knowledge of nursing and management systems of patient care, personnel development, fiscal and unit operations, performance improvement, and program development.Promote innovation and excellence in clinical, service, and team performance.Demonstrate the use of innovative ideas to increase productivity and decrease cost in the designated service areas.Interview and hire staff in each of the clinical areas and implements strategies to retain staff.Support, counsel, and empower staff in an effort to increase employee and patient satisfaction.Provide leadership and guidance to assure that team members practice within the established BRMC standards.Collaborate with the medical staff, administration, and other ancillary departments to achieve the patient/family care objectives.Manage the daily operations of the nursing units including personnel management, environmental monitoring, risk management, and follow-up on patient complaints.

Bristol, Tn

Served as charge nurse and shift leader caring for patients with acute illnesses, including congestive heart failure, acute/chronic neurological injuries, drug overdose, trauma, acute/chronic respiratory failure, acute/chronic renal failure, and various clotting disorders. Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness. Provide strong contributions as chair of Practice Council for all Intensive Care Units, active member of Value Analysis Team (VAT), manage patient census, and allocate staff assignments.Promote team building and collaboration between various member of Intensive Care Units and Unit Councils.Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.Repeatedly commended by patients, supervisors, and physicians for outstanding quality of care delivered.Participate in various educational opportunities to further personal and career development.

Bristol, Tn

Provided care for patients suffering various cardiac issues, acute chest pain, CHF exacerbation, and various arrhythmias. Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures, initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, and monitored telemetry patients.

Bristol, Tn

Accurately monitored and reported patient conditions to assigned nursing staff. Assessed individual patient and family needs, then responded appropriately. Worked closely with various staff members to ensure the highest quality of care was delivered to the patient population.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Master Of Science (M.S.), Nursing Administration

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse