MATTHEW FOGEL, MBA, BSN, RN

Aurora, CO • 303-***-**** • ad31ex@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Senior healthcare leader with MBA and BSN degrees as well as 17 years of experience as a registered nurse and nurse Leader. Offer lengthy track record of success in managing operations, building and leading teams, improving patient outcomes, and exceeding care standards.

Military-trained leader with demonstrated skill in using data analytics and staff feedback for procurement purposes. Monitored outcome metrics to identify need, create, evaluate, and refine strategies, programs, or systems that better meet service standards and achieve business goals with available resources.

Subject matter expert and licensed RN who is able to clearly communicate and transfer in-depth knowledge of medical and nursing care standards, facility practices, employee development, and patient relations - as evidenced by gubernatorial appointment to represent nursing administration on Colorado Board of Nursing.

Full scope of expertise and focus areas include:

Executive Leadership

Clinical Nursing

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Administrative Management

Operations Management

Project & Program Management

Strategic Planning

Human Resources Management

Staff Development

Employee Training

Policy & Procedure Development

Patient Relations

Cost & Labor Controls

Budget Administration

Financial Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Absolute Home Health May 2023 Aug 2023

Interim position as Director of patient care services, hired to ensure recertification for home health and hospice care. Maintained all QA processes related to Medicare 5-star, oasis documentation and all state and local regulatory changes.

Mission Valley Home Health Jan 2023 April 2023

Interim position providing home health direction and support for all clinical and therapeutic support services. As Director of patient care services, I was responsible for all collaborative efforts to improve market penetration and expansion post COVID-19.

Aviara Sub Acute Nov 2022 to current.

Per diem Lead RN working with staff and interdisciplinary team to oversee and carry out day to day operations in accordance with state and regulatory guidelines. Lead daily care planning, admissions and discharges for optimal patient flow and safety. Oversaw wound care services and addressed all patient and family complaints. 115 bed facility with a 60/40 mix of short- and long-term patients.

Ensign Group SNF Acute Rehab July 2022 to Nov 2022

Worked as an Executive Administrator in training with other executives and clinical staff to oversee daily operation of all department. Budget responsibilities for overall revenue service lines of 1.1 to 1.5 million dollars a month. Negotiated all contracts to include Pharmacy, food services and agency cost. Worked closely with DON and all clinical staff to ensure training and onboarding was performed to the highest standards.

Sunrise Senior Living and Memory care Jan 2022 to April 2022

Interim Health and Wellness Director, assigned to two facilities in the Denver metropolitan area overseeing day to day operations for clinical oversite and resident safety. Ensured oversite for regulatory compliance and new resident onboarding. (Short-term assignment in preparation for relocating back to San Diego).

Pegasus Assisted living Aug 2020-Dec 2021

Health and wellness Director, looked over daily operations. Led employee performance management efforts, partnered with leaders to create desired culture, mandated compliance standards, and responded appropriately to observed fraud or abuse.

Brightstar care Colorado 2019 to 2020

Director of Nursing- Skilled home health Supervised, set priorities for, and evaluated up to 60 staff to ensure quality, effective, and patient-focused nursing care. Led employee performance management efforts, partnered with leaders to create desired culture, mandated compliance standards, and responded appropriately to observed fraud or abuse.

Kaiser Permanente Colorado

Clinical Operations Manager - New Member Experience 2016 to 2019

Lead 10 clinical FTE and operational budget of $4M to clinically and administratively onboard up to 150K new members each year - with additional oversight of Medicare retention strategies and Medicare ratings processes. Direct all regional strategy and participate in program-level tactics for new member satisfaction, engagement, and retention.

·Cut costs by engaging and developing teams to implement process improvements and cost saving projects

·Reduced cost structure by implementing virtual based strategy that improved engagement using age-based segments

·Implemented new strategies to engage Medicare members - led unit to achieve 5-star rating for two consecutive years

·Increased member retention by ~15% on a year over year basis for all years in this role

Clinical Nurse Manager - Smoky Hill Clinic 2013 to 2016

Supervised, set priorities for, and evaluated up to 38 nursing staff to ensure quality, effective, and patient-focused nursing care to patient population of more than 30,000 while supporting practices of physicians and other medical providers. Led employee performance management efforts, partnered with physician leaders to create desired culture, mandated compliance with Kaiser Permanente’s standards, and responded appropriately to observed fraud or abuse.

·Designated as clinic’s interim Medical Office Director for five months in 2015 - overseeing all day-to-day operations

·Achieved $500K in annual cost savings by implementing region-wide electronic medication order system

·Eliminated need for FTE equivalents by analyzing labor needs and optimizing work

Denver Health Hospital 2005 to 2013

Manager - Surgical Trauma Telemetry Unit (2010 to 2013)

Led day-to-day operations for 30 bed surgical trauma telemetry unit - including supervision of 60 FTEs, oversight of $5M operating budget, and management of capital requests for expansion or acquisition. Implemented cost saving measures centered on productivity, census management, and clockings. Managed CQI projects and enforced The Joint Commission compliance. Liaised with physician and multi-disciplinary teams, collaborated with clinical nurse educator for staff development, and performed hands-on nursing care as needed. Mentored and evaluated staff in addition to interpreting policies, regulations, and unit standards as needed.

·Planned, developed, and managed 13-bed acute care unit - including 25 FTEs - during system-wide expansion in 2011

·Appointed to manage float pool with 130 FTEs in 2012 on an interim basis

·Denver Health lean black belt trained to use systematic approach to eliminate waste

·Led day-to-day operations for Correctional Care Medical Facility with 22 FTEs during six-month assignment in 2013

·Reduced year-over-year overtime expenses by $32K in Q2 2013 versus prior year

·Implemented multiple programs that improved professional development and certification rates of eligible staff

·Lowered turnover rates to 11.5% in 2011 and 14% in 2012 - the organization’s lowest rates in nearly five years

·Led team to achieve best NDNQI survey results in four years and highest customer service satisfaction rating in 2012

·Awarded Nurse Leader of the Year CNO Award in 2013

·Served on multiple committees including Transformational Leadership, Core Zero, MAF, and Trauma Services

Registered Nurse - Acute Care 2007 to 2010

Assessed and evaluated patient needs in trauma settings. Diagnosed and prioritized clinical issues; evaluated; and collaborated with medical team to provide appropriate interventions - including life-sustaining administration of medication or procedures. Documented all assessments, evaluations, and interventions through charting and EMR.

Health Care Technician - Acute Care (2005 to 2007)

Supported and worked under direction of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.

EARLY CAREER & MILITARY SERVICE

Sharp Memorial Hospital - San Diego, CA Emergency Room Health Care Technician 2002 to 2005

United States Navy Ship Serviceman 1996 to 1999

EDUCATION

MBA in Health Care Management - Regis University 2010

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Denver School of Nursing 2007

Bachelor of Science in Public Health - San Diego State University 2004

Associate of Arts - San Diego Mesa College 2002

LICENSES & CERTIFICATION

Registered Nurse - State of Colorado

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Colorado State - Board of Nursing

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