Senior leader with extensive experience in healthcare administration, education, practice, development, operations and quality. Over 36 years experience as a staff and administrative nurse with several years experience as an administrative nursing supervisor. Experienced in healthcare risk management, education and staff development, regulatory standards, quality/outcome measures management, developing & implementing new services (strategic planning, budget, human resources), scheduling, budgeting, management of patient care areas and directing healthcare services at the director and executive levels, staff development and adult learning, developing and implementing policies and procedures related to clinical measures with the goal of facility-wide quality improvement. Facilitator of numerous healthcare courses with up-to-date knowledge and research skills. Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA) regarding potential issues and solutions; Root Cause Analysis (RCA) development and presentation to Joint Commission regarding Sentinel Events. Develop and implement assessments to determine the need for the organization; Serve as chair of various committees in all hospital areas; sever on hospital wide committees related to position; Certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma; Trained PI and QI facilitator under Deming methodology, Joiner 4th Generation Management, and FOCUS-PDCA. Proficient in Microsoft software and facility-related software. Can manage multiple tasks using effective communication skills. Works well in teams in attaining goals using appropriate decision making, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.

Highlights:

• New Orleans Suburban Area
• Risk Manager
• Administrator
• Patient Advocate
• Patient Safety Officer
• Compliance Officer
• Vice President
• Assistant Administrator