Lisa Cole
SUMMARY
Experienced healthcare professional with a broad range of working knowledge in various nursing, management, and executive leadership environments. Personal strengths include ability to support and communicate well with all levels of personnel including executives in various practice settings; ability to remain objective in challenging situations. In addition, have recently focused on sales and consultation focusing on patient flow and throughput, operational efficiencies and effectiveness. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Caregiver and advocate to patients and families.
EXPERIENCE
CARADAY HEALTHCARE – RN Charge Nurse 05/2025-Present
Cares for patients and family with compassion and quality focusing on effectiveness and efficiency
Works with other staff as a team member
Coordinates Care for best patient outcomes
RXWOUND – DIRECTOR PATIENT CARE – 04/2024 – PRESENT
Focus on healing chronic conditions
Patient, provider training on healing products
Keeping patient centered care and improvement as the focus
Assist providers to increase net revenue through provided products
MEDITECH - Subject Matter Expert 08/2022 - 06/2023
Consultative role to assist with optimization during or post implementation of the electronic medical record
Care Logistics, A Jackson Healthcare Company - Executive Care Progression Consultant 01/2019 - 07/2021
Responsible for identifying and connecting with hospital executives in a consultative manner to identify operational gaps specifically focused on patient flow and throughput.
Identification of gaps/opportunities, work with all levels of the organization to assist with resolution of the gaps through process and technology and optimized management roles, facilitated communication and adjusted culture to be more open and productive.
Beckwith Electronic Engineering - Healthcare Development Manager 03/2015-03/2018
Focused on increasing sales and focusing on customer satisfaction from pre-sale through post sale relationship development and ensure solution experience with nurse call and integration of mobility and infant protection systems
API Healthcare, a GE Company - Client Partner Executive 03/2013 - 03/2015
Worked with customers to optimize the purchased software solutions to increase staff and leadership satisfaction
Provided information to customers and clients on account status' and balances.
Ocala Health System - Vice President Trauma 08/2012 - 03/2013
Completed the initial application phase for a provisional Level II Trauma Center
Worked with all levels of the organization, including the medical staff
Represented the Trauma Center at the regional and state level
Ensured all state and national standards were met and consistently adhered to.
Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.
Delivered strategic input into business decisions and deals.
Led team in strategic executive-level planning.
Networked with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and inform best practices.
Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones.
Made recommendations to senior leaders on business strategy and initiatives.
Implemented and monitored internal control procedures.
Provided valuable leadership for program team members and third-party consultants.
Conducted independent analyses to resolve program deficiencies.
Methodist Healthcare System - Senior Director 03/1995 - 08/2012
Established one Level III and three Level IV trauma centers to include a complete PI system for the trauma patient
Coordination of trauma care across hospital continuum to include five mixed-population Emergency Departments with one dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department
Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
Formulated and deployed business transformation strategies to increase performance, profitability and business growth.
Devised and implemented business plans for operational strategies, development and maintenance.
Delivered hands-on assistance to committees and teams within department in policy-making decisions.
Oversaw operations of clinical development programs and clinical trials.
Generated and implemented business procedures and policies.
Magnet Coordinator and administrative Liaison for Shared Nurse Governance
Senior Leadership Team responsible for seven hospital nursing strategic plan
Created and responsible for nursing dashboard
Established and oversee the computerized trauma registry
Maintained high standards in hiring staff; prioritizing flexibility
St. Luke's Hospital - Staff Nurse 03/1993 - 03/1995
University Hospital - Staff Nurse (ED Level I Trauma) 05/1991 - 02/1993
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Oriented new nurses and mentored nursing students.
CONTACT
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Leander, TX 78641
SKILLS
OKRs and KPIs
Organizational Development
Regulatory Compliance
Integrity and Transparency
Problem Resolution
Supervision & Leadership
Reliable & Trustworthy
Customer Service
Team Management
Strategic Planning
Process Improvement
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
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