Dawniel Niles
**** ***** *** **. . **** Plains, MO 65775
417-***-**** . **********@*****.***
Results-oriented, self directed leader with a strong history of performance
in healthcare and multi-channel (store and e-commerce) retail business.
Able to complete organizational improvements and implement best practices
through analysis, insight and a team approach. Capable of resolving
multiple and complex issues while motivating staff and creating good
customer relations.
Proven areas of expertise include:
. Process Design & Productivity Improvement . Customer Service
. Performance Improvement . Profitability & Cost
Analysis
. Sales, Marketing & New Business Development . Systems &
Technology Utilization
. Project Management . Training & Team
Building
Professional Experience
Store Sales Leader, Charming Shoppes Inc.
2009 -present
Retail Successes:
. Presidents Award, 2009 (Top 50 managers in company)
. Successfully transitioned staff into a team and grew staff into
advanced positions
. Ranked #1, company wide, in Premier sales
. Repeatedly exceed sales goals and rank in Top 10 company
trendsetters
Owner/CEO, Bliss Bath & Linen Specialty Shop
2007 - 2009
Developed comprehensive business plan, including financials, and opened a
small retail business to help enhance the historical downtown area while
bringing much needed resources to West Plains and the surrounding areas.
. Operation Startup, Strategic Business Planning, JIT Inventory,
Development of POS system
. Cash Management, Sales & Marketing Campaign
. Staff Selection & Development, Financial Analysis & Cost Containment
. E-commerce (web based store) established August '07
Senior Clinical Applications Analyst, Ozarks Medical Center
2000 - present
Coordinate major projects, select necessary hardware/software, maintain
clinical Meditech modules and interfaces, provide assistance to other
departments, write reports and analyze data for management, review and
streamline processes to increase efficiency and perform time keeper
duties.
. Implement, optimize and maintain all clinical Meditech modules.
. Improved turn around time and increased efficiency with interfaces to
Pyxis and McKesson.
. Reviewed chargemasters and billing processes to increase reimbursement
and compliance.
. Set up ABN database and tracking of proper ABN usage to increase
revenue, reimbursement and patient satisfaction.
. Authored and maintained training materials for end users.
. Increased patient satisfaction scores through monthly staff meetings
with dept. secretaries.
. Increased Press Ganey scores by providing and tracking customer service
training and skills.
. Developed video based new user orientation which saved 10 hours of
staff time per week.
. Created electronic change management form to save time and improve
continuity, compliance and increase system security.
. Experienced educator able to train all levels of staff on Meditech,
Microsoft outlook, power point and excel.
. Manage Kronos timekeeping processes for Applications Staff
Project Management associated with this position
. Successfully transitioned LIS Coordinator position
. Successfully transitioned Clinics Coordinator position
. Implemented new Meditech Hospital Information System (HIS)
. Captured additional revenue through LMRP and ABN setup
. Implementation & maintenance of customer service program
. Manage clinical module go live and release updates for entire
hospital
. Investigated departmental billing processes and captured lost
revenue
Clinics Coordinator & LIS Manager, Ozarks Medical Center
1997 - 2000
Promoted based on ability to manage projects, remain organized and
efficient as well as a strong desire to learn new things.
. Responsible for 13 rural clinic laboratories QC, QA, and CAP
Compliance.
. Perform monthly lab inspections.
. Work with Medical Director to purchase new equipment and implement new
protocols.
. Perform billing audits, review and revise procedures and generate QA
reports.
. Perform yearly competency testing and continuing education for staff.
Support Services Supervisor & LIS Manager, Ozarks Medical Center
1995 - 1997
Hired as phlebotomist then promoted to lab tech upon completion of AAS
degree. Demonstrated strong leadership skills and ability to take on
additional responsibility, complete multiple tasks and organize processes
to create greater efficiencies. Volunteered to build the Cerner
computerized Laboratory Information System (LIS).
. Supervise phlebotomists and office staff.
. Interview, hire and train new staff.
. Oversee billing processes and maintain charge master accuracy.
. Perform in-services and monthly staff meetings.
. Track and trend QA projects.
. Write and maintain Policy and Procedure manuals.
. Develop training manuals, competencies and train all staff on the
computer system.
. Build, maintain and manage the lab computer system.
Education
Master of Business Administration (with healthcare emphasis) - 2007
William Woods University, Fulton, MO
Graduated Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science Business Administration - 2004
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Graduated with Honors
Associate of Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technology - 1996
Three Rivers Community College, Poplar Bluff, MO
Organizational& Community Involvement
. Member of HIPAA committee, Revenue Integrity Taskforce, IS Selection
committee, First Impressions Team, Equipment Management Team, and.
Wellness committee.
. Participation in annual Fun Run, Walk of Wellness, Docs vs. Jocks, and
provided phlebotomy services at all health screens.
. Member of the West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce
Training, Certification & Computer Skills
. Certified Breath Alcohol Technician . Microsoft Windows XP,
Excel, Word
. ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Technician . Microsoft Outlook,
PowerPoint, Access
. Statistics Workshop- Certificate of Completion . Microsoft Publisher
and Front Page
. Customer Service Seminars/Training . Internet Explorer,
AS400, and SAS