PATRICIA VASSELL RN, BSN, MBA, CCRN, CNOR, DNPc
503 Plantation Street
Worcester MA, 01605
(774) 261- 2003
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
A respected as a visionary leader who is versatile and results oriented with progressive healthcare leadership experience. Experience includes resource management, regulatory compliance and performance improvement, strategic planning and redesign as well as program development. Markedly effective in conducting operational assessments and able to effectively revitalize programs through introducing new approaches which compliments organizational culture and sustain performance. Possess demonstrated expertise in managing clinical as well as fiscal resources using models with concurrent measures to sustain performance. Drive quality compliance and sustain results by partnering and engaging staff, physicians and leaders within the organization. Detail oriented with excellent skills in building and sustaining high performing teams, project management, gaining trust, respect and credibility.
AREAS of EXPERTISE
Executive Leadership/ Financial Management
Organizational Administration & Operations/ Successful Fiscal Turnarounds
Patient and Staff Satisfaction/ Operating & Capital Budgets
Quality Improvement/ Cost Reductions/Controls
JC Compliance & Survey Success/ Revenue Enhancements
Construction Management Forecasting/Budgeting
Supply Chain & Logistics
Clinical IS Assessment and Implementation
Speaker/Presenter/Educator
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
· OR Manager Advisory Board Member
· Implementation of strategic plan for process redesign resulting in improved OR start time, reduced turnover times and cancellation rates
· Improved patient satisfaction by 50%
· Vast experience in operations, including staff productivity, supply chain management, instrumental in value analysis, team management and facilitation
· Strong collaborative leader with excellent physician relations
· Proven success in project management
· Knowledgeable of JCAHO and AORN standards and recommended practices
· Experienced in staff development, training, mentoring & coaching
· Statewide SPD combined committee chair
· Chair for statewide synergy infrastructure committee, davinci steering committee & perioperative directors committee
· Chair perioperative administrative council & capital budget committee for downtown facilities
· Co Chair for Acute Care Operational Committee
· Experience in magnet designation & redesignation
· Extensive work with HCAHPS value based purchasing scorecards and the IOM landmark future of nursing report
· Familiar with Studer principles
· Reduction of sitter usage in the hospital from $9.4M annually to $450,000
· Reduction of falls with injury
Umass Memorial Medical Center
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA, 01655
August 2013 to present Interim ACNO Acute Care, Psychiatry & Pediatrics
400+ bed level I Trauma Center, Academic Medical Center, Nonprofit, Union
Accountable for overall coordination and management of adult medical surgical, psychiatry and pediatric services as demonstrated by planning, directing, managing and evaluating operation of the departments. Plan and direct all patient care services through the development of standards of care based on professional practice standards and evidence based practice. Identify cost saving initiatives including value based purchasing initiatives and reduction of sitters. Responsible for over 800 employees with 12 direct reports which includes managers and directors. Participates in regulatory surveys and is responsible for organizational readiness. Creates interventions designed to meet the organizational goals including HCAPS, budget management and quality initiatives. Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including physician group, pharmacy, dietary, facilities, IT, supply chain in order to improve organization workflow. Engages with teams to design A3 in order to support organizations strategic goals using LEAN methodologies to trim waste and improve efficiencies.
Indiana University Health, University Hospital
550 N University Blvd
Indianapolis Indiana 46202
November 2008 – August, 2013 Executive Director of Nursing Perioperative Services
Prepare and administer fiscal budget. Provide oversight for operating room, central sterile processing, pre admission testing, PACU, 6 endoscopy suites, 6 interventional radiology suites radiology, radiology and 26 operating rooms and approximately 300+ FTE. Major accomplishment include improved on time surgery case starts (presently ranging from 90-96%), Improved turnover times (presently 80 -87%) reduction of flash rates to less than 1% Elimination of all outside labor while consistently operating below budget and maintaining 20% surgical growth in surgical case volumes. Successfully training and integration of new graduates into the OR. 100% reduction in deep tissue injuries among surgical patients
All About Staffing
1000 Sawgrass Corporate Pkwy
6th Floor, Sunrise Fl, 33323
June 2006 – November 2008 Director International Operations
Directs training education and development of foreign trained personnel into the USA hospitals. Responsible for the day to day operations locally as well as oversight of the international offices. Responsible for expansion of recruitment from new locations internationally. Responsible for overall communication and placement of foreign trained staff in HCA affiliated facilities in an efficient, productive and cost effective manner. Oversee project development and international staff.
Nursing Unlimited
633 NE 167th Street
North Miami Fl 3316
June 2005 – June 2006 Instructor/Consultant
Teach classes for ACLS, CPR, First Aid, HIV, Domestic Violence, Prevention Medication Errors, Physical Assessment, Critical care Course, EKG Prep, Telemetry, Phlebotomy and IV Therapy.
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
3100 Weston Road
Weston Florida 33331
March 2004 – June 2005 Director of Perioperative Services
Prepare and administer fiscal budget. Oversee main operating room, central sterile processing area, outpatient surgery center; combined areas include over 75 FTE’s. Responsible for 10 operating rooms with services including barriatrics, general, colorectal, gynecology, urology, orthopedics, vascular, open heart, neuro- spine services. 3 outpatient suites with services for plastic, ENT, ophthalmology. Successfully completed JCAHO inspections. Organized processes to improve on time case starts and decrease turnover time and cancellation rates.
Mt. Sinai Medical Center
4300 Alton Road
Miami Beach Fl 33140
September 1998– 2004 Manager, Educator & Director of Perioperative Services
Responsible for over 200 FTE’s, 18 operating suites in three locations, including outpatient services. Services include open heart, general, urology orthopedics, plastics, ophthalmology, ENT, gynecology. Successfully trained nurses to work in the operating room. Significantly decreased operating costs, eliminated use of all contract labor. Implemented computerized program for perpetual inventory, preference sheets and pick tickets. Assumed the role of educator, manager and then director progressively.
North Shore Medical Center,
1100 North West 95 Street
Miami Shores, Florida, 33150
1991- 1998 Critical Care Nurse, Perioperative Educator
Work closely with managers in the planning, coordination and implementation of an ongoing program for orientation, cross training, staff development, and competency assessment. Involved in organizational planning and quality improvement serving on various committees including, product review, educational council, quality improvement, operating room, pharmacy and therapeutics and anesthesia committees. Additional responsibilities include involvement in hospital wide orientation, instructor and coordinator for Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support courses.
1984- 1994 Staff Nurse
EDUCATION
2015 Doctorate in Nursing Practice pending defense of proposal
American Sentinel University Denver Colorado
2006 Medical – Legal Consulting
Florida Risk Management Institute
2002 Masters Business Administration / Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
1999 Bachelor of Science – Nursing
Barry University, Miami Shores Florida
1986 Associate Degree in Nursing
Miami Dade Community College, Miami, Florida
1984 Licensed Practical Nurse
Miami Lakes Technical Education Center
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
Registered Nurse Indiana 28182846A Expiration Date October 31, 2015
Registered Nurse Florida 1801552 Expiration Date: April, 2016
Registered Nurse Massachusetts 2288905 Expiration Date: December 2016
Association of Perioperative Nurses: Certified Nurse Operating Room
Expiration Date: July 2018
American Association of Critical Care Nurses: Certified Critical Care Nurse Alumnus Expiration Date October 2016
American Heart Association: Basic Life Support
Expiration Date: October, 2016
HONORS AND AWARDS
Certificate of Commendation, North Shore Medical Center, October, 1992
Extraordinary Effort Award, North Shore Medical Center, February 1993 and June 1993
Outstanding Affiliate Award, National School of Technology, Miami, Florida, Oct, 1995 Manager of the Year Award, Mt Sinai Medical Center May 2002
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
American Nurses Association
Association of Nurse Executives
American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses
Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
OR Manager Advisory Board Member
Second Helping Volunteer
Immanuel Church Pathfinder Club
Editor Church Anniversary Journals
Youth and Children’s Choir Director,
Director of Music Ministries Covenant SDA Church
Project Manager Church Anniversary
Campaign Manager, Joe Celestin Campaign for Mayor North Miami 2001
REFERENCES
Available upon request
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Date / Type of Presentation / Title / Conference / Location9/2014 / Podium / CCI Certificate Program for Surgical Services Management / OR Manager / Long Beach
California
5/2014 / Poster / High Admission Rates and Prolonged Recovery Times Following Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in the Ambulatory Setting / Liver and Digestive Disorder
(DDW) / Chicago
Illinois
10/2013 / Poster / Emerging Trends: Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the Operating Room / OR Manager / National Harbor
Maryland
9/2013 / Journal Article / Turnover rates plummet with
Patient Care Intern training program / OR Manager
Vol. 29 No. 9
7/10/2013 / Podium / Tools for Improving OR Efficiency / Annual Perioperative Summit IU Health System / Indianapolis IN
5/15/2013 / Webinar / Hiring New Nurses in the Perioperative Setting / OR Manager Webinar Series / Online
9/7/2012 / Podium / Perioperative Throughput / Annual Perioperative Summit IU Health System / Indianapolis IN
10/24 /2012 / Podium / Using Intangible Resources to Improve Efficiencies / 25th Annual OR Manager Conference / Las Vegas, NV
9/28/2011 / Podium / Sustaining Positive Perioperative Throughput / 24th Annual Managing Today’s OR Suite / Chicago, IL