Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Quality and Safety
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Leads and oversees the local entity quality and safety teams and Mission Partners who have matrix reporting relationships with Ministry leaders and collaborate with other leaders on achieving shared goals both locally and Ministry-wide.
Implements and executes local entity and ministry Quality Safety plans.
Monitors Quality and Safety performance at entity.
Works with operational leadership for event and process response.
Leads root cause analysis, event response, and proactive risk assessment (FMEA) processes within the entity. Ensure a structure exist withing the Quality Safety department to review all safety entries for appropriate event and systems response.
Supports the Medical Staff quality improvement work as well as Ministry Clinical improvement initiatives.
Collaborates with Ministry Clinical Excellence Center of Expertise, including Regulatory, Infection Control and Nursing.
Infection Preventionist
OSF Healthcare
11.2020 - 01.2022
Pillar of Quality and Safety department expanding along I-80 market structured to aid in achieving key results
Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures working collaboratively with facility leadership, Mission partners, medical staff in addition to OneOSF network and local health departments.
Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions through use of risk assessment tools
Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility, IDPH and Joint Commission standards.
Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis and implementing action plans to mitigate hospital impact.
Serve as member of various Quality Council, Surgical Service, and Infection prevention and control councils participating in development, review and management of Infection Prevention and Control policies/procedures and annual Infection Prevention and Control plan.
Quality and Safety Coordinator
OSF Healthcare
01.2019 - 11.2020
Investigated safety event incidents to determine root cause and made recommendations for corrective action in collaboration with facility leadership.
Develop and maintain relationships with OSF leaders in order to provide processes that support high reliability and empower staff to utilize tools and skills needed to achieve zero harm.
Recommended changes to company culture resulting in improved safety to meet changing demands.
Peer Review, Credentialing, and OPPE/FPPE committee support
Education
Master of Health Administration - Health Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Saint Francis
Joliet, IL
06.2010
Medical Laboratory Science
Edwards Hines VA
Myron Rubnitz School Of Medical Technology
06-2010
Skills
Staff Development
Operational Standards
Project Implementation
Team Meeting Management
Management Expertise
Best Practices and Standards
Risk Reduction
Interdisciplinary Care
Crisis management strategies
Corrective Action Plans
Facility Operations
Team leadership
Time management
Decision-making
Certification
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification ID #235779 Original Issue date: June 2010 (Recertification due: 6/2025)
Active membership American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) (2010)
Active membership American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) (2010)
Active membership Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (2020)
Board Member serving on the Education Committee of the APIC Central IL Chapter (2020)
Elected Central IL Chapter Board Secretary (2022)
Timeline
Manager of Quality and Safety
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Infection Preventionist
OSF Healthcare
11.2020 - 01.2022
Quality and Safety Coordinator
OSF Healthcare
01.2019 - 11.2020
Master of Health Administration - Health Administration