SENIOR OPERATIONS /COO TRAINEE EXECUTIVE
Performance-driven Executive Candidate offering 15 years’ comprehensive achievements across Healthcare disciplines. Recognized for ability to incorporate innovative management techniques that result in enhanced business practices, increased productivity, increase patient satisfaction, and profits. Well-developed employee relations, motivation, management development and training qualifications demonstrated by higher than average retention rates. Associates in Health Science/ BS Healthcare Administration, Minor in Finance. Available for travel.
LEADERSHIP COMPETANCIES
P&L Management / Improvement Supplier / Vendor Relations
Budgeting / Cost Controls Workflow Optimization
Strategic Planning & Growth Staff Management & Training
Performance Improvement Recruiting / Hiring / Training / Retention
TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS
Effectively manage hospital department operations with close attention to budgets, timeframes, quality, and patient satisfaction.
Identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities through market analysis
Develop and implement strategies that increase overall patient satisfaction, operations improvement and increase profitability.
CAREER BACKGROUND
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health, UHS, Inc., Radcliff, Kentucky (2014)
140-Bed Hospital specializing is Acute Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Treatment
Financial Counselor
Served as the embodiment of the hospital’s mission, vision and values. Greeted patients or family members upon arrival within the business office and assisted them in answering any questions or concerns they may have regarding billing process. Calculated and collected cash payments appropriately for all patients.
Selected Achievements:
Served on the Service Excellence Committee
University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky (2006-2011)
Level One Trauma Hospital Servicing the Tri-State Region
Emergency Department Patient Access Supervisor
Supervised a team of ER registration clerks to provide efficient and quality registration service to all patients within the emergency room. Promoted team building, resolved team conflict and assisted with individual training. Completed the daily collections deposit, maintained patient valuable inventory. Composed monthly budget report consisting of hourly wages, over-time usage, and generated revenue from Emergency Department. Performed annual employee performance evaluations. Managed all fiscal responsibilities of the Emergency Patient Access Department.
Selected Achievements:
Served as Interim Director of Patient Access
Employee of the Year for 2010
Served as the Face of University of Louisville Hospital
Assisted in Quality Improvement Process for Patient Centered Care
Was actively involved in Merger Negations with Kentucky One Health
Norton Southwest Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky (2002- 2006)
102 Bed Hospital specializing as Chest Pain Center in Rural Louisville
Patient Access Supervisor
Supervised a team of Patient Access registrars to provide efficient and quality registration service to all patients. Completed the daily collections deposit, and maintained patient valuable inventory. Performed annual employee performance evaluations. Managed all fiscal responsibilities of the Patient Access Department including Outpatient and Emergency Department.
Selected Achievements:
Served as Team Leader prior to Promotion
Assisted in the Closure Process of the Facility
Sonic Drive-In of Evansville, Inc., Radcliff, Kentucky (1999-2002)
Classic Drive-In Restaurant serving Diner style menu
General Manager
Managed and controlled the daily operations. Established vendor relationships and negotiated purchasing price for store inventory. Ensured that all employees were complaint with OSHA regulations. Maintained Employee Records and documents in compliance with Federal law.
Selected Achievements:
Served as the General Manager for three different locations
Advanced from Crew Leader to First Assistant Manager then General Manager
Attended the National Convention for General Managers
Receive a Distinguished Award from the Quality Management Survey for Regional Operations
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, Kentucky
Bachelor of Healthcare Administration, Finance
Mid-Continent University, Mayfield, Kentucky
Associate of Science, Business Administration