Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

Dynamic, articulate and results-driven CEO with a Masters Degree in Business Administration and a proven track record of leading critical operations management, process improvement, technology integration and strategic planning initiatives in a hospital environment.  Eager to contribute solid track record of success and a deep understanding of the managed care environment toward supporting the business objectives of a progressive healthcare industry employer poised for exceptional growth.  Reputation as a powerful advocate with the ability to enthuse the staff,  create cohesion and instill a common vision to consistently achieve exceptional results.

 

Core Competencies

 

   Strategic Planning and Execution

   Budget Management/P&L Accountability

   Natural Leadership Style

   Problem Solving and Resolution

   Business Analysis/Process Improvement

   Risk Assessment/Risk Management

   Develop Internal Infrastructure

   Persuasive and Effective Communicator

   Develop Complex Financial/ROI Models

   Gain Respect/Cooperation of Executives

 

 

2006 to Present:  Xxxxxx Hospital/University of Xxxxxx Health System

Chief Operating Officer        

   Provide visionary leadership and oversight for clinical and business services for this hospital with a $450MM annual operations budget; develop short and long-term operations goals, and communicate plans to key internal business leaders while garnering support for aggressive exxxxxxxnsion and profitability targets.

   Lead tactical turnaround strategies to imxxxxxxct positive operating margins by 4 to 8%, implement xxxxxxtient progression project to enhance xxxxxxtient flow while increasing admissions by 450 xxxxxxtients.

   Integral in transition operations including campus assessment, operational closure, transfer of xxxxxxtients and assets from the Tenet Healthcare System; reopen campus as a multi-site entity with new programs at the Rittenhouse Campus.

   Develop and manage a $25MM+ capital budget, develop a strong infrastructure with a focus on quality and performance, and cultivate critical staff xxxxxxrtnerships to drive goals in each clinical area.

   Lead implementation of a xxxxxxtient centered Relationship Based Care Model , resulting in a 30% increase in xxxxxxtient satisfaction.

   Develop programs to enhance staff satisfaction and retention, resulting in a reduction in turnover recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Philadelphia.

   Consistently meet/exceed quality and safety goals that are critical to the success of the System IBC xxxxxxy for performance contract.

   Spearhead integration of multiple IT upgrades and conversions, including CPOE with 100% physician adoption.  

 

2004 to 2006:  Vice President Operations and Informatics                        

   Supported key leadership initiatives for 25 clinical and business dexxxxxxrtments with a $120MM operations budget.

   Developed and implemented  revenue cycle improvement project that decreased AR days from 55 to 39 and increased cash flow by $5MM.

   Ideated an inventory management plan that centralized inventory processes and decreased overhead by $25%.

   Implemented new technology and vendor processes that increased internal controls and decreased xxxxxxtient care supplies by $7MM.

 

                                   

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2002 to 2004:  Vice President Perioperative, Ancillary and Business Services                 

   Managed 25 clinical and business dexxxxxxrtments with operating budget of $120MM; built critical internal processes and infrastructure leading to a stronger organization with potential for long-term, sustainable success.

   Managed capital budget, redesigned materials management processes to eliminate $600K in surplus, and created a value analysis program that delivered a $1MM annual cost savings.

   Researched and selected a new XXXXXXCS system and increased front end cash collection by 40%.

                       

1999 to 2002:  Associate Vice President Perioperative Services                

   Maintained oversight and management for affiliated dexxxxxxrtments within the Clinical Services Division with an annual operations budget of $50MM; increased surgical case volume from 11K to 18K, annually.

   Collaborated with key Financial Management leaders to redesign billing efforts that decreased DNFB from $30MM to $3.5MM, improved charge capture from 50% to 95% and decreased days in Accounts Receivable from 115 to 55.

   Developed and implemented CDM and APC review standards and oversaw CDM change process; led conversion of business systems to include a  new SMS Xxxxxxtient Management solution and spearheaded the integration of a Perioperative Services Scheduling, Intraoperative and Radiology Information System.

                       

1998 to 1999:  Clinical Director Invasive Procedures and Critical Care               

   Directed day to day activities for the Operating Room, Anesthesia, Critical Care, Intermediate Care, XXXXXXCU, Xxxxxxin Management divisions; led tactical turnaround strategies to lead this division from a $34MM loss to a positive operating margin.

   Transitioned multiple surgical recruits and programs to a 30% increase in surgical volume, decreased per case costs by 10% and led a critical budget remediation effort that delivered $1.4MM in savings.

                                   

1997 to 1998:  Associate Director School of Nurse Anesthesia                  

   Provided key oversight for this school with 25+ students and the associated clinical and didactic faculty; ensured compliance with accreditation requirement and managed a $750K educational grant.

           

 

2007:  Drexel University, Philadelphia -  MBA (Executive)

1997:  Temple University, Philadelphia - M.S., Nursing         

1991:  St Joseph's University, Philadelphia - M.S., Anesthesia 

1989:  Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia - Certificate, Anesthesia          

1986:  Holy Family College, Philadelphia - Bachelor of Science, Nursing

 

 

2009:  Drexel Executive MBA Alumni Award

2008:  Holy Family University Distinguished Alumni Nursing Award           

2007:  HAP Achievement Award

2006:  Xxxxxx Hospital Benjamin Franklin Scholars Award

           

2004 to Present:  Torresdale Frankford Country Club Board of Governors

2007 to Present:  Drexel University EMBA Alumni Ambassador

2005 to 2008:  Northeast YMCA Board of Managers

2001:  Wharton/University of Xxxxxx Center of Surgical Excellence Management Program

1998 to 2000:  Xxxxxx Association of Nurse Anesthetist Board of Trustees

Research Scholar American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

1998:  Holy Family University Capital Camxxxxxxign Alumni Chairman