Position:
Director of Performance Improvement at UF & Shands Jacksonville
Location:
Jacksonville, Florida Area
Work:
UF & Shands Jacksonville
since Feb 2012
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Director of Performance Improvement
Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc
Mar 1999 - Feb 2012
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Director, Center for Clinical Effectiveness
Wesley Medical Center
May 1997 - Jan 1999
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Executive Director, Total Home Care
Horizon/Continental Medical Systems
Oct 1995 - May 1997
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CEO, Horizon Specialty Hospital
Continental Medical Systems
Sep 1994 - Oct 1995
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Regional Director, Quality&Risk Management
Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital
Feb 1992 - Oct 1995
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Administrative Director, Quality&Risk Management
Education:
Friends University 1999 - 2001
Masters, Organization Development
Montana State University-Billings
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Skills:
Patient Safety, Hospitals, Quality Management, Acute Care, Inpatient, Organizational Development, Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Process Improvement, Change Management, Nursing, Team Building, Performance Improvement
Interests:
teaching/speaking/presenting; writing; consulting;
Honor & Awards:
Leadership Wichita 2010
Golden Pen Award - NAHQ, 2009
1st Place Nursing Research Day Poster- May, 2008
2008 Strong Kids Campaigner of the Year, YMCA Camp Hyde Branch
2004 Volunteer of the Year, YMCA Camp Hyde Branch
2002 Strong Kids Campaign Champion, YMCA Camp Hyde Br
Certifications:
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
Registered Nurse (RN), KS and FL State Boards of Nursing
Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)