Jennifer Haney
Winston
Summary
Knowledgeable Nurse Director with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across a 20-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality, and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Cardiac Services
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
2024.03 - Current
- Currently overseeing daily operations of all cardiac services at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. -Cardiac Cath/EP Labs, Cardiovascular Operating Room, Noninvasive Cardiac Services, Echo, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, Cardiac Admit and Recovery unit, and Cardiac Diagnostics
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing services that include cardiac performance improvement, cardiac accreditation, and licensure practices with continuous survey readiness, and clinical patient safety.
- STEMI Coordinator, Cardiovascular PIC Committee Lead, CV Surgery Quality and Performance Improvement Committee, Heart Failure Performance Improvement Committee Lead, Multidisciplinary Team Approach, Strategic Planning, Education and Competency Development, Value Analysis
Director of Cardiac and Interventional Services
WellStar Paulding Hospital
2021.03 - 2024.03
- Cardiac Program Development, STEMI Coordinator, STEMI Program Development, Interventional Radiology Program Development, Lead of Cardiac Performance Improvement, Lead of Heart Failure Improvement Committee, monitored outcomes, reviewed and reported department quality performance
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
Manager of Cardiac Services and IR
WellStar Paulding Hospital
2017.04 - 2021.03
- Currently overseeing day to day operations of cardiac services and interventional radiology (cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, cardiac educators, CVM diagnostics, cath lab, cardiac ARU, interventional radiology, stress lab, echo and heart failure nurse navigator) , that consist of 57 employees and 35 direct reports.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Generated annual budget forecasting information for executive and corporate reports including Proforma for future cardiac growth / IR growth.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
2011.02 - 2017.04
- Supported physicians throughout catheterization procedures, including introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Tanner Health System
2004.01 - 2011.02
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA2003
Skills
- Lead of Cardiac Performance Improvement Committee
- STEMI program development
- Coordinating growing program services
- Great physician collaboration
- Service line development / operations
- Nursing
- Interventional Radiology Program development
Accomplishments
- Cardiovascular Services achieved Disease Specific Certification for Chest Pain and Percutaneous Intervention designation by the Joint Commission as well as Georgia Emergency Cardiac Care Center Designation from the Georgia Department of Health Commissioner.
- Collaborated with a team for the achievement of the Malcolm Baldrige Award.
- Collaborated with a team for achievement of Magnet Recognition.
- Participated in the design and planning of a newly added EP Lab.
- Started Ekos program.
- The DAISY Award recipient (April 2018).
- Just Culture Training.
- Created a heart failure nurse navigator role.
Timeline
Director of Cardiac Services
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
2024.03 - Current
Director of Cardiac and Interventional Services
WellStar Paulding Hospital
2021.03 - 2024.03
Manager of Cardiac Services and IR
WellStar Paulding Hospital
2017.04 - 2021.03
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
2011.02 - 2017.04
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Tanner Health System
2004.01 - 2011.02
Masters of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valdosta State University
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