DANNY ATKINS

Miami, Florida ***** • 510-***-**** • ad0swp@r.postjobfree.com • linkedin.com/in/danny-atkins-79521318a

EXECUTIVE LEADER, HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS

Driving financial results, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction through dynamic and collaborative leadership, best practice implementation, and patient-focused care strategies.

Transformative and mission-driven change agent who leads and optimizes operations for hospital systems. Adept at driving efficiency, change management, and workflow optimization to improve clinical outcomes. Culture leader, maximizing performance of providers and staff through training and mentorship. Spearhead diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in alignment with organizational priorities. Maintain keen understanding of evolving industry trends, regulatory changes, and market demands. Advisor to senior leadership teams; unify vision and strategic direction across networks and delivery sites. Position hospitals for future expansion through succession planning. Influence changes in hospital vision and strategic direction. Prepare for future C-level leadership by shadowing and learning the jobs of CEO, CNO, and COO.

Core Competencies:

• Mission and Strategic Direction • Clinical Outcomes Improvement

• Operations and Strategic Leadership • Goal Setting, Objectives, and KPIs

• Continuous Improvement Planning • Organizational Effectiveness

• Turnaround and Change Management • Relationship Building

• Education and Leadership Development • Hospital Systems Administration

• Training, Coaching, and Mentorship • Safety and Compliance Cultures

Healthcare Experience

Sequoia Hospital • Redwood City, CA

Award-winning general medical and surgical facility owned by Dignity Health.

HOSPITAL SUPERVISOR (2022 to 2023)

Oversee day-to-day nursing operations to ensure all patients receive top-quality care. Act as afterhours nursing administrator for entire facility. Establish and implement goals for nursing department. Enforce compliance with laws, policies, and best practices. Design and implement change management plans. Monitor, document, and report all issues involving compliance and risk management, including patient outcomes. Work with department managers to administer budgets. Report directly to Chief Nursing Officer. Shadow and support CEO, CNO, and COO as succession candidate for C-level positions.

Oversaw implementation of HeartMath training and technology solutions to spearhead team performance and mitigate nurse burnout.

Improved employee satisfaction rates for ICU nurses 75% in 8 weeks by leading training initiatives and by providing weekly opportunities for nurses to provide feedback.

SMC Medical Center • Miami, FL

Medical group practice located in Miami, FL that specializes in family medicine and addiction medicine.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (2020 to 2022)

Provided empathetic and quality care to patients of all ages, working with primary care physicians. Supervised and trained team of 7. Collected patient history, evaluated patient condition, and made diagnoses. Created and implemented care plans and prescribed medications.

Medical Solutions • Gainesville, GA

Acute care hospital serving 1,400+ trauma patients per year.

REGISTERED NURSE / NURSE SUPERVISOR (TRAVELING) (2021 to 2022)

Coordinated transportation of patients from emergency room to appropriate floor. Collaborated with doctors and patients to optimize care delivery and discharge orders. Provided education, training, and mentorship to staff. Communicated policies and best practices. Liaised between nurses and administration. Identified and resolved potential issues.

Kaiser Hospital • Redwood City, CA

Hospital with 150+ beds; owned by Kaiser Permanente.

NURSING SUPERVISOR (2014 to 2018)

Transported patients from emergency department to admit them into hospital. Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary provider team. Held meetings with staff to resolve current and potential issues. Acted on behalf of administration and supported nurses through training and mentorship.

Saved millions per year and reduced patient admission time by helping implement Epic platform.

Partnered with leadership to coordinate move from old hospital location to new facility.

Stanford Hospital • Stanford, CA

State-of the-art hospital with 2,800 medical staff and 1,300+ residents and fellows.

REGISTERED NURSE, CRITICAL CARE FLOAT POOL (2012 to 2015)

Floated between critical care areas to assist nurses treating patients for cardiac arrest or stroke. Responded to trauma events in order to maximize patient outcomes. Provided education and support to patients and families.

Further Healthcare Experience:

Highland Hospital Oakland, CA Hospital Director / Manager of Nursing Services 2008 – 2011

El Camino Hospital Mountain View, CA Hospital Supervisor Relief 2008 – 2011

Early experience as a Registered Nurse at multiple hospitals.

Additional Experience

VP and CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (COO) (2011 to Present) Smith & Jackson Home Investment

Oversee day-to-day operations for investment group specializing in home and land investment. Spearhead completion of property acquisitions and construction projects. Provide strategic advisement and training to employees. Ensure full compliance with legal requirements. Create and analyze financial reports. Work with stakeholders and partners to drive business expansion.

Education

Doctor of Healthcare Administration (anticipated 08/2023) Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA

Doctor of Nursing Practices (high honors) University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences San Marcos, CA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Piedmont College Demorest, GA

Sigma Theta Tau International

Publication

“The Utilization of Stress Management in Critical Care Nurses to Decrease Nursing Burnout.” University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. 2022.

“Danny is a fast learner and adapts to challenging situations very well. He is also strategically savvy and dedicates himself to any task given.”

Bill Graham, CEO, Sequoia Hospital

“Danny is an extremely hard worker and can quickly figure out the solution to problems.”

Eleanor Eberhart, CNE COO

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