Sarah A Wright MPH, BSN, RN

acuw3p@r.postjobfree.com

559-***-****

Summary: Experienced and accomplished healthcare leader- interested in obtaining a position in a patient centered environment. Competent in Joint Commission & ACHA requirements, relationship/team building and Quality initiatives.

EDUCATION:

2005 Master of Public Health, Focus: Healthcare Administration,

California State University, Fresno

1989 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Pace University, New York, New York,

1981 Associate of Arts in Nursing, Bronx Community College, Bronx, New

York

Skills:

Interdisciplinary approach Leadership Facilities Management

E H R Computer Skills Policies and Procedures

Critical Thinking Curriculum/Competency Development HIPAA Compliance Human Resources Honest/Transparent/Open-door policy QI/PI

EXPERIENCE:

September 2013- Present: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

Executive Community Health Nursing Director

Responsibilities:

•Run an effective, efficient Health Clinic including State, Federal and Grant funded programs to ensure clients receive excellent care and positive outcomes are achieved- all programs currently in the black

•Oversee Public Information Officer/Communications Manager/Marketing Department

•Oversee the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program & participate in the Sexual Assault Response Team Committee- Liaison with law enforcement

•Accomplished in implementing a transformational Mobile Health Unit to address the needs of the uninsured, underserved and populations with decrease access to care in Seminole County

•Promote a culture of learning, respect, trust, collaboration and partnership with internal and external customers

•Oversee Agencies 11 million dollar budget as part of the Executive Leadership Team

•Competent in policy and program development, direct, plan, implement and evaluate staff and patient outcomes

•Oversee staff competencies & performance expectations

•Partner with Human Resources to hire, promote and retain a talented and engaged workforce

•Develop standards for process improvement and Quality Assurance including sponsoring a Green Belt Quality Improvement Projects

•Develop short and long term goals and objectives through the Strategic Planning process, Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plans

•Prepare and analyze statistical and financial reports

•Review and revise new and ongoing contracts

•Collaborate with professional organizations, universities, physicians and other related agencies/organizations to promote public health

•Partner with healthcare providers to provide comprehensive integrated services

•Evaluate agencies compliance and statewide standards to meet accreditation – State and Federal Guidelines

•Chair Management Advisory Committee

•Partner with Emergency Operations Center – coordinate Special Needs Shelter Exercise with Emergency Personnel, First Responders, Department of Health and School Superintendent to ensure shelters are staff and operational in the event of a hurricane

•Coordinate on going learning to ensure clinical staff adhere to regulatory requirement

December 2006-April 2013; Adventist Health Central CA

Director, Education Services/Staff Development & Training

Managed 11 Educators overseeing: Medical Surgical Units, Emergency Departments, Women Services, Intensive Care Unit, Simulation Lab and On-Line Learning Management System

Provide direct oversight for staff development for 3000 employees over 4 facilities and 33 community care clinics

Accomplished annual needs assessment, implementation and evaluation of learning curriculums

Developed, designed and revised policies and procedures

Organized, initiated and provided evidence based educational opportunities both live and automated, including new hire orientation, new graduate and preceptor programs

Partnered with Quality Improvement and Risk Management to ensure Core Measures and initiatives were met including Malcolm Baldrige Quality Standards

Served as a liaison to schools of nursing and other allied healthcare providers ~ meeting over 1200 requests for clinical rotations~

Launched an on line learning management system ~ ensuring compliance with Mandatory Training

Opened a successful simulation training lab

Effectively managed training/orientation for 1000 staff/physicians/volunteers/student during move to new Medical Center

Accountable for new and ongoing contracts within department and annual evaluation

Coordinated American Heart Association certification courses

Revised Cultural & Linguistic Appropriate Services Program

Mentored MSN students

Instrumental in developing a nursing research curriculum and initiating the Central San Joaquin Valley Nursing Consortium

Conducted Mock Survey’s for Joint Commission

1994-2006 Saint Agnes Medical Center Fresno, CA.

1998-2006 Coordinator, Infection Prevention and Control

•Conduct daily surveillance to identify, control and confine infectious diseases

•Met with lab personnel, bed control and Administrative Supervisor to ensure infectious patients were identified and isolated accordingly

•Worked with Department of Health reporting communicable diseases, isolating cases and ensuring medications were prescribed and given per hospital protocol and CDC recommendations

•Collect & analyze data, report significant findings to Public Health officials,

Infection Control Committee, Medical and Surgical Staff and Leadership

•Recipient of a $90,000 grant from Blue Shield of California for a data mining surveillance system- worked with interdisciplinary team to achieve outcomes

•100% passing rate for State and Federal Infection Control Joint Commission and CMS Survey’s from 1998-2006

•Developed and implemented house-wide processes including equipment cleaning and educator position for supply, processing and distribution department

•Partnered with all departments to ensure safety measures were met

•Served as an instructor for the Central CA Service Association- certification courses for Central Supply Staff.

•Developed curriculums and conducted house-wide educational in-services for MRSA, VRE, Accreditation and Sterilization processes

•Participated in multidisciplinary committees and approaches to develop and enhance policies and procedures, evidence based care and processes from admission to discharge

•Reported to Facilities Director- intricately involved in construction projects

1994-1998 Staff/Charge Nurse IV Cardiac Catheterization Lab

1981-1994 Mount Sinai Medical Center New York, NY

Staff/Charge Nurse Medical/Surgical, Emergency Department & Cardiac Cath Lab

Professional Associations:

2013- American Public Health Association

2014- National Association of Professional Women

2014- American Organization of Nurse Executives

2014- National Association of County & City Health Officials

2006-2013 National Nursing Staff Development Organization

1998-2006 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

2013- 9361877 Florida Nursing License

2013- Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification

2010- Development Dimensions International Facilitator Certification

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION:

2007- 2013 Board Member Big Brothers Big Sisters, (also Big Sister)

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