JOHN R. NORDSTRÖM

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SUMMARY

Quality and value-driven healthcare delivery systems Director with 15+ years of proven experience. Recognized for ability to translate corporate vision and mission into division-level strategies that meet or exceed financial and organizational targets. Change agent with unique combination of Healthcare IT, process, and interpersonal skills, coupled with a results focus. Consistently identifies areas for cost reduction and IT clinical efficiency improvement, and designs creative solutions that significantly improve hospital profitability & patient care. Known for creating environments of continuous learning, able to embrace change. Outstanding communicator across all levels of hospital staff, including executives and Chief Medical staff. Possesses a winning attitude and takes accountability. Consistently exceeds performance goals and expectations. Adept at managing daily operations and related reporting requirements. Expert in analyzing, developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives. Core strengths include:

HIGHLIGHTS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Consultant for Emerging Health IT Division of Montefiore Medical Center

• Implementation of the following systems;

o GE Muse EKG system Version 8 with wireless carts - This introduced an integration to ADT, orders, billing, coding and results.

o The CABANA Clinical system –This application is utilized in capturing EP ablation data & medication data that is then submitted to national database.

o Paceart Pacemaker Management system – This system from Medtronic organizes & archives data for implantable cardiac devices.

Manager of Cardiovascular & Cardiac Systems Administrator, Christ Hospital

• Designed and implemented new data capture workflow for Congestive Heart Failure that resulted in a Gold award from AHA Get With the Guidelines.

• Reduced Cath Lab supply cost by %15 through process standardization and Lean Implementation, achieving double-digit- top and bottom line growth

• Created custom screens in GE Mac Lab enabling the Cath Lab RN to capture H&P, Cardiac Risk factors, and all procedures notes into the system.

Director of Cardiovascular Services & Cardiac Systems Administrator, Mountainside Hospital

• Reviewed, revised and made current all CDM for Cardiology, improving charge capture from 60% to 95%

• Established Door to Balloon Committee, improving door to balloon time by 15 minutes

• Implemented product review and vendor negotiation strategies, saving over $1 million in cardiac services

• Design and implemented Cardiology network that integrated Cath Lab images from GE, Siemens Cardiac CT and Syngo Dynamics Echo System.

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PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

Emerging Health IT - Montefiore Hospital Medical – Consultant for the Heart Center, Yonkers, NY - 7/2011 to 3/12

Hired for expertise in delivering efficiencies and cost savings while improving clinical outcomes. Responsibilities include identifying process and system improvements across three cardiac centers of excellence and producing comprehensive evaluations of each process. Work includes performing clinical workflows, integrating and upgrading multiple systems, and streamlining data capture and related reporting requirements. Areas of focus include Electrophysiology (EP), Cath, and Vascular Labs.

Christ Hospital – Manager of Cardiovascular Services & Cardiac Systems Administrator Jersey City, NJ - 2009 to 2011

Managed all cardiovascular administrative operations including state and national data submissions. Led the integration of the Radiology Special Procedures department and the Cardiac Cath Lab, increasing revenues by 200%. Recruited to multiple hospital committees focused on Patient Satisfaction, Patient Safety and Joint Commission Preparation. Implemented new scheduling allowing for 24/7/365 booking for Invasive services that resulted in 5 new Cardiologists joining Cardiology.

Mountainside Hospital – Director of Cardiovascular Services & Systems Administrator, Montclair, NJ - 2007 to 2009

Directed all Cardiovascular functional and logistical operations across 7 cost centers, through 5 area RN Coordinators and staff. Managed P&L for the entire Cardiovascular service line. Transformed the Cardiology department over 2 years, improving fiscal and operational performance through innovative, focused strategic deployments and by aligning clinical staff for optimal performance. Partnered with executive and physician leadership to successfully implement 2 new Cardiac services lines. Developed Cardiologist performance report card to increase awareness of volumes, cost per case and quality indicators. Improved overall volume by 20% by identifying referral sources and monitoring referrals on a quarterly basis.

Mountainside Hospital – Manager of Cardiac Cath Lab & Cardiac Systems Administrator, Montclair, NJ - 2003 to 2007

Directed daily operations of the Cardiac Cath Lab, including staffing, quality, inventory, data reporting and fiscal responsibilities. Monitored, maintained and reported all quality data and facilitated quality improvement teams. Handled all Cardiac Invasive Data for NJ State, NCDR, and Door to Balloon Alliance . Participated in vendor negotiations, achieving savings of 25% per case. Partnered with physician leadership to implement a comprehensive quality assurance program for quality patient care, treatment and services. Increased physician and patient satisfaction by restructuring operations to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient support.

St. Vincent’s Hospital – Cardiac Systems IT Administrator, Manhattan, NYC - 2000 to 2002

Responsible for the Cardiovascular information systems across all disciplines, including functionality, data capture and reporting and process implementation. Designed and implemented new enterprise-wide cardiovascular database and patient documentation system through the use of various vendors’ software, e.g. Apollo Cardiac System from Lumedx and Optimed Imaging System and the use of visual basic applications. Facilitated multiple process development and implementation teams to ensure the successful implementation of a new system-wide database, including Cath lab, EP lab, non-invasive cardiology, cardiac surgery and vascular lab

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St. Vincent’s Hospital – Invasive Cardiovascular Technician, Manhattan, NYC - 1994 to 2000

Assigned to St. Vincent’s through the TPF Agency (a staffing agency operated by and for St. Vincent’s network). Worked closely with nationally recognized Cardiologists including: Peter Rentraup, MD, John Ambrose, MD,

and Robert Neff, MD. Performed set up and breakdown of procedure room; assisted with patient preparation, including EKGs, drawing labs, etc.. Assisted in Cardiac Cath lab procedures including Right & Left Heart Cath, Angioplasty, Rotoblader, IVUS, Angiojet, X-Sizer, Coated Stents, Laser, Cutting Balloon, etc. Assisted physicians during procedures such EP studies, pacemaker/ICD/BI-V device insertion to ensure optimum patient outcomes.

EDUCATION / AFFILIATIONS

Certified Mobile Developer - Future Media Concepts, Manhattan, NYC

Certified Cardiovascular Technologist - St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center, Paterson, NJ

Associates Degree - Canterbury School, Las Vegas, NV

MGMA - Medial Group Management Association

ACCA - American College of Cardiovascular Administrators

AAMA - American Academy of Medical Administrators

SICP - The Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals

References Available Upon Request

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