Manager Management
Resume:
CYNTHIA KNIPE
*** ********* *****, *********, ** 46142
acpf5x@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
Undergraduate:
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Associate of Science, Nursing - May 1984
Graduate:
Indiana University School of Nursing
425 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Master of Science in Nursing Administration- May 2008
Certificate in Nursing Teaching Education- May 2008
GPA 3.87
LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS:
License to practice nursing: October 1984
License No. 2809070
FEMA Emergency Management Certificates:
Introduction to Incident Command System
Application of Incident Command System to Healthcare Organizations
FEMA classes 101, 102, 103, and 104 to include incident command
Lean Six Sigma- Yellow, Green and Brown Belt achieved (work process flow)
CERTIFICATIONS:
NEA-BC 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kaplan Health
NCLEX RN Instructor
Kaplan, Inc. Headquarters
6301 Kaplan University Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 954-***-****
February 2015- present
Run week long review courses for NCLEX exam.
Instructional Connections, Inc.
Mentor/Coach for assigned University
P.O. Box 223696,
Dallas, Texas 75222-3696
Telephone: 1-888-***-****
E-mail: acpf5x@r.postjobfree.com
February 2015-present
Support online learning by facilitating and mentoring nursing students as they move through
the online curriculum. This position is virtual and can be performed at any time and from
home.
St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville
Clinical Services Assistant Director
1201 Hadley Road
Mooresville, IN 46158
March 2009-October 2014
Responsible for the daily operations of the hospital in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
Units of exclusive responsibility include Emergency Department, Urgent Care, ICU, Orthopedics,
Infusion Clinic, Nursing Supervisors and Med-Surg Units.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Regulatory survey and investigative survey escort and expert
Budgeting
Productivity
Business plans with ROI
Mentoring
Program planning and implementation
Policy and protocol oversight
Research
Emergency Response Team.
Oversight of implementation and education for 2 Palliative Care beds
Oversight and implementation of outpatient Infusion Clinic
Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements
Support for design and implementation of EMR for all departments
Magnet Journey participant
Capital budgeting
PI, VBP and CMS performance programs
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (cont)
St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville (cont)
Worked with consulting Group to implement Interdisciplinary Care Rounds on all units, Patient
Placement planning, Case Management assessment, Clinical Pathways and Care Variation that
resulted in considerable decrease in LOS and time from admit order to bed. Inclusion of
Physicians in rounds has streamlined communication as well as decreased time spent by all
disciplines tracking down each other for questions.
Indiana University School of Nursing
Adjunct Faculty
Environments for Health
Baccalaureate Management and Leadership sections. 8th Semester
January 2009- present
Primary areas of responsibility are with management level and Capstone baccalaureate students
Marian College School of Nursing
Clinical Faculty
January 2009
Primary area of responsibility was fundamental clinical experiences for ASN and BSN programs.
Left for position with Indiana University and full time in acute care
Wishard Health Services (Eskenazi)
Nursing Director
1001 West 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
1984 – September 2008
In my capacity of Nursing Director within Wishard Health Services, retained responsibility for
operational efficiencies for multiple areas. Requires expertise in budget, productivity, and
variance reporting and revenue and charge capture accuracy. Ability to lead many FTEs with a
variety of titles and responsibilities and delegate effectively to best meet organizational needs.
Function at a high level in preparation and process for regulatory surveys and
environmental/safety reviews. Support efforts towards EMR in all areas as well as design of
specialty records to assure optimal reimbursement for services. Multiple committee
responsibilities in addition to support of Shared Governance rollout. Implemented evidence
based practice at the bedside. Active involvement in Magnet journey. Retain responsibility for
Performance Improvement initiatives both at the house level as well as those specific for area
reporting. Responsible for capital purchase planning for all areas as well as 5 year replacement
plans for high use and specialty equipment. Oversight of all nursing capital budget requests and
expenditures. Areas of responsibility include inpatient and outpatient venues. Was frequently
asked to take different departments and did so without hesitation.
The differences in unit titles below indicate both changes in areas of responsibilities as well as
changes in administrative oversight.
Areas of responsibility;
Burn Center (verified by ACS)
Cardiology Program
Medical/Surgical Units
Telemetry Unit
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (cont)
Wishard Health Services (Cont)
Detention (prisoner) unit
Bariatric Program
Geriatrics
Acute Rehab
Surgery (interim)
Resource Staffing Department
Research
Community Support
Regulatory and Policy Support Administrative Team
August 2007-September 2008: Administrative Director: Medical/Surgical Services, Burn
Services, Adult Acute Rehab Center, Cardiology Services to include diagnostics and Catha Lab,
Detention/Marion County Jail, Central Staffing Services & Bariatric Surgical Program
October 2003 – August 2007: Administrative Director: Burn Services, Adult Acute Rehab
Center, Cardiology Services, Detention/Marion County Jail, Central Staffing Services &
Bariatrics
February 2002 – October 2003: Service Line Director: Burn Services, Adult Acute Rehab,
Surgical Services, Med/Surg, Telemetry
June 1999 - February 2002: Administrative Director: Burn Services, Telemetry, Medical/Surgical
Services, Adult Acute Rehab and Stroke Units
March 2001 - December 2001: Interim Director for Surgical Services in addition to other
responsibilities
November 1997 - June 1999: Care Delivery Director: Burn Services
Service Line responsibility for daily operations and efficiency in all patient care venues.
Extensive budgetary responsibility. Active involvement in Research and Community Activities.
September 1992 – November 1997: Nursing Manager: Adult Burn Program
Responsible for management of multidisciplinary Burn Program for the adult psychosocial
support of the adult burn patient in all care arenas. Collaborate with ancillary services to achieve
established
Goals and outcomes. In conjunction with Medical Director, responsible for development,
implementation of appropriate policies, procedures, protocols, and standards directing this care.
Position requires leadership, supervision, and provision of ongoing education for burn team
members. Maintain responsibility for line-item budget, staffing, community activities, research
coordination, community education, and ABLS coordination/instruction.
1987 - 1992: Assistant Nursing Manager: Adult Burn Unit
Front-line management responsibilities for burn unit staff. Participation in education and
evaluation process. Responsible for staffing and patient care issues.
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1884-1992: Staff Nurse: Burn/ICU
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