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Resume:
Leslie Adams DNP, MSN, BSN, RN
Richmond, KY 40475
*************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslieadamsky/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly accomplished healthcare leader with over 20 years of progressive experience in clinical practice and executive leadership, seeking a remote clinical leadership role. Proven expertise in cultivating high-performing teams, implementing evidence-based practices, and driving transformative outcomes through data analytics, performance metrics, and interprofessional collaboration. Committed to empowering frontline nurses and leaders while advancing clinical excellence and organizational stewardship.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership & Development
Nursing Leadership Development
Mentorship & Team Building
Interprofessional Collaboration
Curriculum Development & Instructional Design
Clinical & Operational Excellence
Evidence-Based Practice Implementation
Quality Improvement Initiatives
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Swing Bed Program Development
Technology & Analytics
Adept in Meditech, Cerner, Epic, Athena, Asana, Trello, Kronos, Workday, iCIMS, Allscripts, and MIDAS
Masterful in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Microsoft/Google Software Solutions, HealthStream
Medical Record Review & Performance Improvement
OPPE/FPPE Expertise
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ridge Behavioral Health System, Lexington, KY
Chief Nursing Officer Jul 2024 – Feb 2025
Mentored 120+ patient care professionals (APRNs, RNs, LPNs, MHTs), fostering continuous improvement and professional growth, enhancing team cohesion and clinical performance.
Revamped recruitment and hiring for Mental Health Technicians, increasing budgeted staff by 55% in 6 months through strategic aptitude and teamwork assessments.
Optimized staffing using ShiftHound and Excel, ensuring operational safety and fiscal stewardship while maintaining budget alignment.
Restructured Nursing Leadership Team to enhance management coverage with reduced hours, driving operational efficiency and staff satisfaction.
Developed an Excel-based position control tool to guide FTE budget management, targeted recruitment, and clinical coverage optimization.
Contributed strategic insights as a voting member of the Medical Executive Committee and Board of Governors, leveraging Zoom and Microsoft Teams to drive timely decision-making and organizational stewardship.
Professional Development Period Jan 2023 – Jul 2024
Proactively pursued Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, mastering Asana and Trello to enhance project management expertise.
Advanced skills in Marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO), strengthening strategic planning and analytical capabilities for impactful consulting.
CHI Saint Joseph Health, Berea, KY
Director of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer Apr 2013 –Jan 2023
Navigated COVID-19 response, collaborating with national, state, and county officials via weekly Zoom strategy meetings with the Kentucky Commissioner of Public Health, daily Zoom meetings with our county Judge Executive, the mayors of the cities in our county, and leaders from key organizations, providing clinical protocol insights to ensure patient and staff safety.
Elevated patient satisfaction scores to 95th percentile in 2 years via Press Ganey, implementing patient callbacks, interdisciplinary rounding, and “No Pass Zones.”
Reduced hospital readmission rates by 25% in 1 year through seamless care transition initiatives and patient callback programs.
Improved RN retention by 25% over 3 years through team building, mentorship, and interdepartmental rounding, fostering a collaborative culture.
Provided strategic oversight for nursing and multiple departments (Emergency Services, Case Management, Swing Bed Services, etc.), aligning operations with organizational goals and fiscal stewardship.
Served on CommonSpirit Health’s Advanced Professional Practice Committee (2018–2019), developing state-specific guidelines aligned with mission and vision.
CHI Saint Joseph Health, Berea, KY
Manager, Performance Management 2010 – 2018
Achieved a CAUTI-free hospital in 2016 through evidence-based catheter assessments, sustaining zero infections through departure, exemplifying patient safety commitment.
Secured successful Joint Commission and Kentucky Office of the Inspector General surveys, reinforcing compliance and operational standards.
Drove 135% increase in Swing Bed admissions in 4 months by establishing a dedicated coordinator role, optimizing patient access while remaining FTE-neutral.
Secured $15,000–$35,000 annual insurance premium rebates through performance data analysis, demonstrating fiscal stewardship.
Pioneered hospital’s first OPPE/FPPE frameworks, designing KPIs, databases, and report templates to elevate clinical accountability.
Early Career, Various Locations, United States
Registered Nurse 1990 – 2010
Delivered exceptional direct patient care across outpatient, inpatient, and ambulatory settings in five states as a military spouse, building expertise in Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Medical/Surgical, Emergency/Trauma, and Intensive Care nursing.
Developed a comprehensive understanding of clinical challenges and evidence-based practices, underpinning strategic leadership and patient-centered care stewardship.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Health Systems Leadership
Chamberlain College of Nursing 2018
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Executive Leadership
Northern Kentucky University 2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences 2011
Associate of Science in Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University 2005
Certificate in Practical Nursing
Lamar Salter Technical Institute 1990
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Nurses Association (ANA), Member 2010 – Present
Advocate for nursing excellence and patient safety through active engagement in professional standards.
Kentucky Board of Nursing, Member 2010 – Present
Served as Board of Directors Member (2013–2014), contributing to state-wide nursing policy and practice advancements.
American Red Cross-Bluegrass Chapter
Advisory Board 2013-2015
CERTIFICATIONS
NEA-BC
June 2021-June 2024
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