Jennifer Pankratz RN, OML, MHCL
**** *. ********** **. *******, Kansas 67209
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CAREER SUMMARY
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A dynamic RN Executive with over ten years of progressive leadership and
management experience. I am a firestarter and catalyst for change. Hands
on leader, proficient at the bedside and not afraid to get my hands dirty
to make the best decisions possible. Visionary, strategic, innovative,
driven and competitive. Philosophy is to lead by example, to exceed what is
expected. Skills include : Management, ED, Trauma, labor and delivery,
NICU, PACU, HAZMAT and EMS. A proven leader with focus in Emergency
Services. Managed the first Free Standing ED in Kansas. Additional ED
experience throughout Kansas, Missouri, DC and Maryland. Specialties:
assessment, evaluation and implementation of Emergency Department
processes. Throughput, metrics and benchmarks. Development of protocols,
policies and departmental orientation. Mentoring staff, customer
satisfaction, quality metrics, electronic documentation. Development of
Time Critical Diagnosis protocols and Triage for EMS. Throughput modalities
- Immediate Bedding and Door 2 Doc. Proficient in multiple versions of
Meditech, both paper and electronic T-System, CPSI, Epic and Cerner. Studer
Initiatives, team building, and Physician relationships. Marketing, cost
saving initiatives, and budget.
Additional Skills: Knowledge of 3D laser scanning/Building Information
Modeling (BIM) and this application as it applies to Facility Management,
As Built Design/New Construction for Health Care Facilities, Lean Concepts
based on design/redesign and Throughput. This is an Architectural/IT
modality and is an up and coming cost saving alternative for the Health
Care Industry.
EDUCATION
2010 M.S. Health Care Leadership MHCL Friends
University Wichita,KS Program is accredited and is one of two programs
recognized by the Higher Education Network for the American College of
Healthcare Executives. This program is Health Care specific and arranged in
Management Science format.
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2008 B.S. Organizational Management and Leadership OML Friends Univ.
Wichita, KS
1995 A.A.S RN Cloud County Community
College Concordia, KS
1994 Licensed Practical Nurse North Central KS Area Vo-tech
Beloit, KS
1989 C.N.A. Hastings College
Hastings, NE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ACHIEVEMENTS
3/2013 to Present Wesley Medical Center - Galichia Campus Wichita, KS
Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department
Galichia Heart Hospital is a campus of Wesley Medical Center. 82 bed acute-
care facility with Emergency services, Surgical services and Cardiac
services. Galichia is well known for premier cardiac care and ground
breaking technology. The ED is 14 beds with an average daily census of 65.
Volume has increased 18% in the last quarter. 38 FTEs and 5 per diem.
Level 3 Trauma center. Report to the ED Manager, CNO, and CEO.
. Responsible for daily operations of the ED and supervision of ED
staff.
. Led the Immediate Bedding Process team for this facility
. Successfully implemented Immediate Bedding rollout
. Average door to doc time - 8 minutes (down from 15)
. Average LOS - < 120 min.
. Daily patient rounding using Studer initiatives - Whiteboards, AIDET
. Monthly employee rounding using Studer initiatives - Coaching
. Responsible for tracking and meeting all ED metrics
. Preceptor
. Stroke Collaborative representative for this facility
. Proficient in Electronic T Systems and HCA Meditech documentation
. LPT/LPMSE - less than 1%
. Patient Satisfaction - 95%
. Recipient of Studer award
. Division leader in all ED Metrics (9/2014)
. Mass Casuality Drill (9/2014)
. Scheduling - Facility Scheduler
. Kronos Time Keeping
07/2012-03/2013 Providence Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
Clinical Supervisor/RN - Emergency Department
* Recruited to Providence initially as a Traveler. Asked by the Interim
Director to apply for and accept the temporary position as Night Shift
Clinical Supervisor for the ED. I accepted this role and the temporary
position ended 10/28/12. I was offered and accepted a full time day shift
position as Staff RN/Charge RN. Left this organization in good standing
after it was acquired by Prime.
Providence Medical Center is a non-union, community hospital affiliated
with Prime Healthcare. Recipient of The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of
Approval, Saint John Top Performers on Key Quality MeasuresTM for 2011,
Chest Pain Accreditation (Gold Standard) and the 2012 ACTION Registry -
GWTGTM Platinum Performance Achievement Award). Reported to the CNO.
Responsible for the oversight of 48 FTEs. ED is 24 beds with an RME and an
average daily census of 110.
. Provided emergency care for ED patients across the lifespan - trauma,
critical care, conscious sedation, minor care
. Immediate Bedding
. Implementation of Studer Initiatives to increase patient satisfaction
- rounding, white boards, and AIDET
. Evaluation of ED statistics and metrics
. Evaluated, revised and submitted operating budget for 2012
. Responsible for night shift/mid shift staffing schedule
. Assisted with ED Specific Skills Fair
. Precepted KCK Paramedic Students and Nursing Students from various
programs throughout Kansas City
. Prepared and completed evaluations for ED Staff
. Addressed and resolved patient complaints
. Proficient in EPIC documentation system
10/2011-06/2012 Fort Washington Medical Center
Fort Washington, MD
Director of Emergency Department and Emergency Preparedness
Fort Washington Medical Center is a non-union, 37 bed hospital near the
National Harbor. The hospital is owned by Nexus Health and was rated one
of the safest hospitals in DC by Consumer Reports in 2014. Reported to the
CNO. Responsible for the oversight of the Emergency Department and
Emergency Preparedness program. 42 FTEs and 36 Per Diem Employees (Total
78) ED is 18 beds with an average daily census of 150. This is the busiest
and most crowded ED in the State of Maryland based on patient to bed ratio.
Emergency Department
. Provided emergency care for ED patients across the lifespan - trauma,
critical care, conscious sedation, minor care
. Averaged 48,000 patients annually
. 12 bed surge capacity
. Averaged 250 Transfers per month
. Evaluation and revision of staffing matrix (based on data - PHPU)
. Evaluation and revision of construction plans for ED expansion
. Evaluation of data for ED - Arrival to Triage, Triage to Bed, Arrival
to Bed, Door to Doc, Arrival to Discharge, Disposition to Leave,
Overall Length of Stay, Transfers, Admits
. Evaluation of hold hours and disposition to transfer or admit
. Evaluation of revenue - created an ED specific Billing/Coding position
which include Milliman Criteria training
. Revision and implementation of Triage process (ESI)
. Revision of paper documentation in preparation for EMR ( CPSI)
. Creation and implementation of ED Culture Tool "The Front Door
Philosophy"
. Preparation for implementation of Immediate Bedding Process ( January)
. Implemented bedside registration
. Environment of Care survey and evaluation with creation and
implementation of 30 day action plan
. LWBS - less than 2%
. Average LOS - 140 min
. Customer Satisfaction - 99%
. Created ED Protocols
. Revision of orientation checklists
. Operated Department within budget
. Evaluation and submission of Capital Budget for 2012
. Purchased equipment as needed
. Evaluation of Physician Staffing Matrix
. Requested and implemented "Heads Up" notification for all EMS patients
. Reviewed and resolved all patient complaints
. Led preparation for the implementation of Door to Doc Throughput
Modality in March included Team Assessment
Emergency Preparedness
. Working knowledge of HC Standard
. Capital Shield Drill
. Attended InfraGuard Presentations
. Sustainability Grant (Water) - HPP
. Maintained supplies, hand held scanners and equipment
. Formed Hazmed team
. "Hot Off Load" Training with Andrews Air Force Base 04/10/12
. Successfully planned and executed Sysiphus Mass Casualty Drill - City
wide drill with Andrews Air Force Base 04/26/12
07/2011-10/2011 MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
RN - Emergency Department - Travel Assignment through MedStaff
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a not-for-profit, Magnet, acute-
care teaching and research hospital with 609 beds located in Northwest
Washington, D.C. Georgetown's centers of excellence include neurosciences,
transplant, cancer and gastroenterology. It is iinternationally recognized
for it's physicians, advanced research, and cutting-edge technologies.
Level 2 Trauma Center and Teaching Hosptial. specialties for this ED are
Neuro, Stroke, and Transplant patients.
. Average Volume 120 patients/day.
. RN staffing ratio 1:3 up to 1:5.
. ESI Triage
. Cerner Informatics
. Azyxxi patient tracking system
. * Elite Secret Service Pin - Secret Service Washington DC
Pin was given to me personally for providing excellent nursing care in the
ED to the Secret Service Agent assigned to President Obama's eldest
daughter.
08/2010-07/2011 Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
Clinton, MO
RN Director of Emergency Services - Emergency Department, Emergency
Preparedness and EMS
GVMH is a not-for-profit, modern healthcare organization consisting of an
84-bed hospital, a home health service, and physician and outpatient
clinics located in west central Missouri. Awards include: Becker's list of
"150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" for 2014, recipient of the 2013
Missouri Quality Award, named to the 2013 HomeCare Elite list, Excellence
in Patient Care award given by outcomes firm Studer Group , and The
LifeFlight Eagle "Life Saver Award" Reported to the VP of Patient Services
and the CEO. Responsible for the oversight of the Emergency Department,
Emergency Preparedness program, and the hospital based 3 ambulance EMS
service. 43 FTEs and 5 Per Diem Employees. ED is 11 beds with an average
daily census of 50. Average 180 emergency calls per month and an average
of 42 EMS transfers per month.
Emergency Department and Emergency Preparedness
. Averaged 13,000 patients annually with additional surge due to tourist
population
. Instrumental in identifying, selecting and transitioning new ED
Medical Director
. Presented quarterly to the Hospital Board of Directors
. Part of application process for Missouri Quality Award
. Active participant in Strategic Plan for the Hospital - ED Improvement
was a top priority
. Collaborative relationship with Midwest Emergency Physicians (MEP) out
of Kansas City - provided education for physicians new to the
department. Evaluated practice standards and worked with MEP Risk
Manager.
. Participated in Departmental Risk Assessment conducted by MEP
. Participated in research study for Medication Reconciliation- one of
13 hospitals in the Nationwide research initiative reporting to CMS
. Key participant in ARRA and Meaningful Use Initiatives
. Revised capital and operating budget to include critical process
improvements and equipment for ED and EMS
. Presented proposal for Patient Centered Medical Home to senior
management
. Assessed critical thinking and competencies for all RNs
. Completed all performance evaluations
. Clinical site for local educational programs ; Med techs, LPNs, RNs,
EMTs and Paramedics
. Representative for GVMH at all Region A Emergency Management Meetings
. Successfully implemented Immediate Bedding
. Preparing to Implement Door 2 Doc throughput modality
. Decreased overall length of stay by 20 min - average is 180 min
. Decreased LPT/LPMSE/LWOBE from 3.7% to < 1.5 %
. Press Ganey - increased scores from 75.5 (August) to 83.5 (March)
. Clinical expert for both departments
. Investigated all patient complaints and evaluated standards of care
. Instrumental in the installation of a trackable and reportable Hill
Rom nurse call system
. Revised orientation process and checklists for ED and EMS service
lines
. Revised schedule to reflect staffing needs based on patient arrival
per hour
. Created and Implemented protocols for chest pain, trauma, pediatric
asthma, abdominal pain, extremity injury and Helicopter Early Launch.
. Implemented ED staff obtained phlebotomy and EKG
. Kronos timekeeping
. Build Operator for Meditech, Client Server, Documentation System
(Trained in Boston) - EMAR, POE, POM and BMV
. Provided direct patient care as needed and rounded in unit daily
EMS
. Averaged 13,000 patients annually with additional surge due to tourist
population
. Instrumental in identifying, selecting and transitioning new ED
Medical Director
. Presented quarterly to the Hospital Board of Directors
. Part of application process for Missouri Quality Award
. Active participant in Strategic Plan for the Hospital - ED Improvement
was a top priority
. Collaborative relationship with Midwest Emergency Physicians (MEP) out
of Kansas City - provided education for physicians new to the
department. Evaluated practice standards and worked with MEP Risk
Manager.
. Participated in Departmental Risk Assessment conducted by MEP
. Participated in research study for Medication Reconciliation- one of
13 hospitals in the Nationwide research initiative reporting to CMS
. Key participant in ARRA and Meaningful Use Initiatives
. Revised capital and operating budget to include critical process
improvements and equipment for ED and EMS
. Presented proposal for Patient Centered Medical Home to senior
management
. Assessed critical thinking and competencies for all RNs
. Completed all performance evaluations
. Clinical site for local educational programs ; Med techs, LPNs, RNs,
EMTs and Paramedics
. Representative for GVMH at all Region A Emergency Management Meetings
. Successfully implemented Immediate Bedding
. Preparing to Implement Door 2 Doc throughput modality
. Decreased overall length of stay by 20 min - average is 180 min
. Decreased LPT/LPMSE/LWOBE from 3.7% to < 1.5 %
. Press Ganey - increased scores from 75.5 (August) to 83.5 (March)
. Clinical expert for both departments
. Investigated all patient complaints and evaluated standards of care
. Instrumental in the installation of a trackable and reportable Hill
Rom nurse call system
. Revised orientation process and checklists for ED and EMS service
lines
. Revised schedule to reflect staffing needs based on patient arrival
per hour
. Created and Implemented protocols for chest pain, trauma, pediatric
asthma, abdominal pain, extremity injury and Helicopter Early Launch.
. Implemented ED staff obtained phlebotomy and EKG
. Kronos timekeeping
. Build Operator for Meditech, Client Server, Documentation System
(Trained in Boston) - EMAR, POE, POM and BMV
. Provided direct patient care as needed and rounded in unit daily
2003-2010 Wesley Medical Center - multiple positions
Wichita, KS
Wesley Medical Center is an acute -care center licensed for 760 beds and
102 bassinets. Level 1 trauma center and the largest emergency department
in Kansas. Wesley also owns two additional campuses, Wesley West Free
Standing ED and Outpatient Diagnostic Center and Galichia Heart Hospital.
Wesley is a Stroke center and a Chest Pain center. Wesley is a recipient
of too many awards to name here.
Emergency Department Manager (1/2009-7/2010) Wesley West Emergency
Department and Outpatient Diagnostic Center
Reported to the ED Director, CNO and COO. Responsible for the oversight
of the Emergency Department and Outpatient Diagnostic Center. This
included the facility, ED Staff, Out Patient Staff, Ancillary Staff and ED
West Transport Team members. 32 direct FTEs and 6 Per Diem Employees. ED
is 11 beds with an average daily census of 65. 33% pediatrics.
. 1600 pt/month average - ED
. Average of 15 Outpatients/day
. 32 FTEs PHPU - 3.95
. LPT/LPMSE -at or below 1.5%
. ED Hold hours average 90-250 per month
. Employee Engagement Survey- department participation - 94%
. Employee Turnover rate < 3% for the year - Waiting List For Applicants
. End of Year Average 2009 - 0.70 Under budget for Productivity
. ED wait times 0-20 min. average.
. Successfully planned and implemented Immediate Bedding - decreased
overall LOS by 39 minutes
. Successfully planned and implemented Bedside Report
. Developed Self Scheduling Model - decreased ill calls to 2-3 per
month.
. Oversight of ED West Type V Transport Service staff
. Clinical Expert for unit
. Kronos for timekeeping
. Plus for productivity
. Studer Initiatives
. Best Practices based on Evidence Based Medicine and Protocols
. Actively participated in Marketing and Strategic Planning for
Facility.
. Developed survey tool to monitor patient population/Market Share
. Audits - Sullivan, Documentation, Narcotic, EMTALA, Throughput,
Universal Protocol, Adult and Pediatric Sedation.
. Participated in Chest Pain and Stroke Accreditation
. Core Measures - Chest Pain, Pneumonia, CHF, Stroke.
. Ordered all supplies and equipment for department
. Assumed Accountability for Main ER and Pediatric ER in the absence of
the Manager and Director
Committees: Clinical Practice Council, Surge, Throughput, Mission and
Vision, ED Collaborative, Oversight Always.
Assistant Nurse Manager (2006-2009) Wesley West Emergency Department and
Outpatient Diagnostic Center
. Selected as a Core Team Leader when the campus opened
. Preceptor
. Responsible for the daily operation of the Emergency Department
. Scheduling
. Payroll
. Clinical Practice Council representative.
. Performance Evaluations of ED staff
RN/ Relief Assistant Nurse Manager/Preceptor/Trauma Nurse (2003-2006)
Wesley Main Campus Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center
Emergency Department
. Charge of 42 Bed Unit/Level 1 Trauma Center with Fast Track and
Pediatric ED - average visits 80,000/year.
. Preceptor
. RME in Triage
. Provide Level 3 Trauma and Critical Care to patients across the
lifespan.
. As high as 1:5 Staffing ratio
. Mass Casualty Trained - Drilled regularly with McConnell Air Force
Base
. EMSystems for MCI
. Member of Unit Based Counsel
. Member of Hazmat Team
Trauma Unit
. Preceptor
. 4 bed Trauma bay with flex to 8
. 1:2 Level 2 staffing or 1:1 for Level 1 Traumas
. Rapid Fetal Assessment - Level 3 NICU
. Basic Toco Fetal Monitoring Interpretation
. Massive Blood Transfusion Protocols - Auto Infusion
. Collection of Statistics for Trauma Registry
. Participated in ACS accreditation process
. Attended monthly Trauma Review with surrounding EMS services
2006 Mulvane Emergency Services
Mulvane, KS
RN Volunteer
. Functioned as an RN governed by Nurse Protocols
. Type 1 - ALS Service (one Paramedic or RN and one EMT)
. Sumner County District Population 4000, coverage of 53 sq. miles,
Including 8 mile contract with the Kansas Turnpike. Also assists with
calls for Bell Plain EMS
2002 Kansas Department of Corrections - Lansing Prison
Lansing, KS
Charge RN - Infirmary
. Full Time Charge Nurse - Maximum Security Prison Infirmary/Clinic/ED
. Responsible for the assessment and medical care of 1100 maximum
security inmates, 800 medium security inmates and 500 minimum security
inmates.
. FT care for patients in the infirmary - 11 beds with 4 lock down
rooms.
. Sick call patients and emergency response calls through out the
facility.
. Oversight of ancillary departments - lab, Xray, and a 4 bed dialysis
unit.
. Supervision of KDOC staff - 2 RNs, 2 LPNs and 3 CNAs
. Supervision of inmates assigned to the Clinic and Infirmary.
. Security Clearance
2002 Maxim Health Care Services
Kansas City, KS
Per Diem RN
Worked per diem in Emergency Departments/Trauma Departments throughout
Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. Hospitals - Truman Medical
Center East, Research Medical Center, Independence Medical Center.
Expected to function as a member of the team after limited 4 hour
orientation at each facility.
1996 - 2001 Salina Regional Health Center - multiple positions
Salina, KS
Salina Regional Health Center is an acute -care regional hospital licensed
for 198 beds. Was a level 2 Trauma center when I was employed with them,
it is currently a level 3. Has a level 2 NICU.
Interim Emergency Department Manager/RN/Preceptor (1998-2001)
Reported to three consecutive Interim ED Directors. Shared responsibility
for the oversight of the Emergency Department and Trauma center. 54 direct
FTEs and 8 Per Diem Employees. ED is 26 beds with an annual volume of
27,000.
. ED metrics
. Scheduling
. Chart Review, Documentation and Policy and Procedure Revision
. Preceptor - Performance Based Development System (PBDS)
. Prticipant in first TPA study
. Employee Performance Evaluations
1989-1995 Various Health Care and Nursing Positions.
Worked as a CNA from 1989 until 1994 in both acute-care and LTC settings.
1994-1995 L.P.N. in a small rural acute care hospital while completing my
RN degree. 1995-1996 Full time night shift Charge Nurse in the same rural
hospital for the Surgical Unit. Also responsible for any ED patients and
or Labor and Delivery patients. Also floated to PACU, ICU, Endo and
circulated in the OR as needed.
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
TriageFirst
ESI
Fema 100, 200, 700 and 800
NIH
HERT
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, HONORS, PUBLICATIONS
Wesley Star Award
2013
Elite Secret Service Pin - Secret Service Washington DC
2011
Pin was given to me personally for providing excellent nursing care in the
ED to the Secret Service Agent assigned to President Obama's eldest
daughter.
Nominated for the Frist Humanitarian Award (HCA)
2008 Wesley Star Award
2007