PROFILE

EXPERIENCE:

. Extensive management and leadership experience including:

< Project management including staff training and development

< Designing and implementing departmental metrics for facility wide

application

< Environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance management

< Negotiating vendor contracts and strategic initiatives

. Have a well developed understanding of The Joint Commission requirements

for Healthcare Facilities including; Federal, State, and Local

Regulations pertaining to safety, security, utilities, emergency

management, hazardous materials, occupational health, infection

prevention, risk management, as well as commercial compliance areas, such

as HAZMAT, OSHA, and EPA.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

. Renegotiated outside facility contracts with vendors and redefined

positions that improved efficiency and reduced costs. Results: Cost

savings for the Healthcare System of $300,000 in one year.

. Participated on safety committees that contributed to reduced safety

incidents. Results: Reduced compliance and safety incidents by 50% in two

years.

. Participated on an environmental compliance program. Results: Reduced

environmental compliance incidents by 60% in two years.

EXPERIENCE

SINGING RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM Pascagoula, MS

Director, Environmental Services and Laundry (1990-2014) Outsourced 2012

. Managed and directed fiscal operations, including planning budgets,

authorizing expenditures, accounting, and coordinating financial

reporting.

. Handled environmental issues and concerns related to employee safety,

education, risk management, and incident investigations.

. Developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance,

policies and procedures.

. Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized

governmental agencies.

. Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective

communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory

practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.

. Participated on committees: Safety Committee, Emergency Management,

Performance Improvement, Environment of Care, Infection Control,

Patient Satisfaction, and Leadership Development.

. Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure

satisfaction and compliance with set standards.

. Used an approach of simplified training and procedures to enable cost

effective compliance without slowing down operations.

. Conducted environmental audits and risk assessments, including root

cause analysis and monitored and reported on closure.

. Provided expertise on cost saving recycling initiatives

. Participated in Crisis Preparedness training exercises.

. Supported compliance needs of outside facilities (environmental,

chemicals, fire safety, hazmat).

. Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and

targets.

. Maintained computerized record management systems to record and

process data and generate reports.

. Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems

and improve services.

. Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the

department.

. Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for

certification-level training.

. Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for

quality patient care and safety.

. Initiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and

maintenance of facility standards.

. Reviewed customer survey information to prioritize areas of

improvement.

. Served as Hazardous Materials and Waste Coordinator.

. Chaired the Environment of Care Committee.

. Managed audit function for Hazardous Vulnerability Analysis.

. Ensured vendors maintained proper permits for operation.

ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL / AFFILIATE OF MAYO CLINIC

Jacksonville, FL

Manager, Central Supply/Shipping & Receiving/Patient Transportation,

(1988-1990)

. Established and oversaw implementation of an effective budgeting and

accounting system that improved efficiency and reduced costs.

. Managed shipping/receiving, purchasing, and inventory control

functions.

. Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs

and equipment availability.

. Directed employees in the sterilization, central processing and

distribution of medical supplies.

. Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.

. Coordinated the allocation of service equipment and supplies within

the facility for efficient, economical use.

. Designed and implemented training programs and initiatives which

contributed to increased productivity and reduced costs.

. Participated on product evaluation and cost containment committees.

. Scheduled employee work and authorized overtime.

. Established standards for selection and promotion of staff.

. Participated on leadership management and performance improvement

committees.

NAVAL AIR STATION HOSPITAL

Jacksonville, FL

Senior Hospital Corpsman, (1985-1987)

. Managed and directed hospital corpsmen on a surgical floor.

. Planned and organized all corpsman unit functions and implemented

staff training and safety initiatives.

. Trained hospital corpsman on administering medications, drawing blood,

lab specimens, catheters, IV's, patient dressing changes and wound

care.

. Monitored patient vital signs, administered intramuscular and

subcutaneous injections, monitored fluid

intake and output, etc.

. Provided direct patient care, admitting, and discharging patients.

. Counseled patients regarding discharge treatment plans.

. Assisted doctors and nurses with treatment and medical procedures.

. Operated medical equipment including EKG, BP Cuff, Oxygen tanks, and

suction devices.

. Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on biomedical equipment.

. Managed purchasing and inventory control functions.

. Served in a variety of hospital and clinic environments.

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Public Health Administration, University of

Southern Mississippi-

Hattiesburg, MS (2010)

Bachelor of Science: Health Care Management, Southern Illinois

University-

Carbondale, IL (1990)

REFERENCES

. Robert Lingle, Former CEO, Singing River Health System, Pascagoula, MS

615-***-****

. Ladd Hatten, Director LTC @ SCRMC, Laurel, MS

601-***-****

. Dolye Tynes, Former Director of Materials Management, Singing River

Hospital, Pascagoula, MS

228-***-****

. Dr. Bryce Evans, Professor, University South Alabama, Mobile, AL

251-***-****

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