Francine Raymond
RN, BSN, BLS, ACLS, PALS, CNOR
Quality-driven registered nurse with more than 21 years of experience demonstrating clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proven ability providing project management for the opening of new ambulatory surgery centers and obtaining state licensure and AAAHC accreditation with strong regulatory compliance understanding relating to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for both clinical and life safety requirements.
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Work Experience
Quality Coordinator RN
Surgical Care Affiliates
2022-present Charlotte, NC
Regional Director of Nursing
United Urology Group — Colorado Urology
2021-2022 Denver, CO
Successfully obtained State Licensure for three new surgery centers as well as AAAHC accreditation with Medicare Deemed Status
Managed documents for Clinical and Life Safety regulatory guidelines relating to State and CMS
Directed hiring and payroll (Paycom)
Oversaw supply management and vendor contracts
Provided expertise in ASCQR and NHSN reporting
Quality Coordinator RN
Surgical Care Affiliates
2018-2020 Charlotte, NC
Successfully obtained State Licensure; acquired AAAHC accreditation for new orthopedic/total joint surgery center
Established center policy manual, Safety and Risk Management compliant, Infection Preventionist
Facilitated quality improvement measures through monthly and quarterly monitoring of data collection
Collaborated with managers to ensure identified problems were resolved for quality improvement
Spearheaded education and training curriculum to uphold and improve system processes
Perioperative RN (Contract)
Ascend National Healthcare Agency
2016-2018 Houston, TX
Planned and implemented patient care utilizing nursing care standards related to perioperative care for assignments; pre-op, recovery and the operating room
Clinical Lead RN
Bear Creek Surgery Center
2014-2015 Keller, TX
Successfully obtained State License under CMS guidelines and Joint Commission accreditation for new orthopedic surgery center
Trained new staff by ensuring performance in accordance with policy and procedures
Oversight of policy and procedure implementation
Coordinated the total hip and knee joint arthroplasty program
Administrator RN Manager
Minimally Invasive Spine Institute
2008-2014 Lafayette, CO
Ensured compliance with established standards under CMS guidelines for State Licensure
Supervised daily operations, maintained fiscal budget, recruiting physicians, policy/procedure implementation
Managed the Infection Control Program, standardized surgical packs to reduce cost and established new specialty (Ophthalmology)
Oversaw redesign of smoke dampers in accordance of Life Safety NFPA guidelines while maintaining infection control standards
Negotiated contracts for purchase of NC4 Zeiss Neuro Microscopes, Steris Washer Sterilizer, and specialized instrument sets
education & Certifications
BS, Nursing, Colorado Christian University, 2017
Associate, Nursing, Austin Community College, 2001