Health Stratigest
Resume:
Caleb Siem
Mankato, MN *****
*********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Experienced rural health strategist with a proven track record for improving health outcomes and fostering collaboration. Adept at leading teams with diverse projects, supporting health leaders, and driving strategic initiatives. Strong background in program development and stakeholder engagement with experience providing technical assistance to grant recipients. Passionate about using creativity and improvement sciences to solve challenging problems and improve health outcomes.
Employment History
Health Strategy Consultant
Integrative Re-Sources, MN
2024 – Present
Providing rural health strategic guidance
Identifying board strengths and opportunities toward optimizing organizational goals
Developing qualitative vitality index assessment measures for non-profit
Lead Program Specialist - Program Manager
National Rural Health Resource Center, MN
2016 – 2025
Leadership and Strategic Planning:
Led strategic planning and organizational development initiatives, including balance scorecard development for state hospital associations and critical access hospitals, and provided strategic guidance to the Technical Assistance and Services Center (TASC) programs and services.
Directed program and project development, work plan execution, and budget forecasting, ensuring efficient resource allocation to achieve program goals.
Technical Assistance and Education:
Delivered comprehensive technical assistance and grant expertise to Small Rural Hospital Improvement Programs (SHIP) and Medicare Beneficiary Flexibility (FLEX) Program through the State Offices of Rural Health, including curriculum development, conferences, workshops, facilitation, and resource guide creation.
Developed and implemented a Learning Management System to support state offices of rural health, enhancing educational impact.
Program Management and Stakeholder Engagement:
Managed complex programs, coordinating with stakeholders, leading teams, and overseeing day-to-day operations, including budget monitoring and evaluation.
Convened health industry leaders to address emerging issues, resulting in the creation of valuable educational resources, such as the Rural Hospital Guide to Improving COPD, and the Small Rural Hospital Finance 101 Guide.
Staff Management:
Supervised staff, conducted performance reviews, and facilitated professional growth and coaching.
Critical Access Hospital Program Manager
Colorado Rural Health Center
2013 - 2016
Executed the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant for 29 critical access hospitals in Colorado.
Developed relationships with critical access hospital staff and state rural health stakeholders through education and support of rural health needs.
Expanded community health services (like chronic disease self-management classes) via facilitated discussions, quality improvement projects, resources, and CEO/CFO, Quality networks.
Managed the iCare program to improve communication and reduce readmissions through collaboration between hospitals and rural health clinics.
Nurse’s Aide
Platte Valley Medical Center
2009 - 2012
Assisted patients with daily activities, including hygiene and exercise.
Led HCAHPS improvement effort for Med-Surg floor
Hosted patient advisory committee meetings to gather feedback and improve patient experience.
Facilitated Lunch and Learn sessions where patient experiences were presented to staff for engagement and understanding process improvement initiatives.
Education
Master of Humanities, Focus on Philosophy & Bioethics
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO
2009 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Emphasis in Ethics & Public Policy
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
2003 - 2006
References - Available upon request
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