Miranda Foran DBA, RN

Experience

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  Complete Care

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Director Of Nursing

  Provided approval for employee hours and payroll. Organized initial and ongoing training sessions on company, OHSA, and fire department requirements. Prepared staff goals/objectives, supervised employee performance, and conducted annual reviews. Oversaw monthly reporting of quality measurements, door to EKG times, average patient wait times, physician times, use of agency, over-time, average length of stay for transfers, and employee injury. Led overall aspects of construction of three new facilities. Recognized facility layout by interpreting blueprints; ordered furniture, medical equipment, and supplies; and coordinated logistics. ● Directed interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for qualified Registered Nurses, front office staff, and CT Technicians.● Utilized staff continuing education opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement of nursing services/staff to meet and exceed patient expectations.● Promoted quality patient care/safety and decreased risk by creating and implementing policies/procedures as well as ensuring compliance with JCAHO standards, HIPPA, and OSHA regulations.● Improved send-out lab procedures by 80% through seamless procedures.● Appeared in monthly Board of Director meetings to provide updates on operations, employee issues, compliance inspections, and participated in long- and short-term planning by serving as Member of Senior Leadership Team.● Ensured process improvements focused on innovative care delivery, enhanced clinical services, and promoted patient-centered as well as healing environment through partnership with senior leadership on strategies. Show less

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  OU Medical Center

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Director Of Emergency Services

  Designed and executed policies, procedures, and standards for Emergency Services. Coordinated departmental activities with hospital activities. Engaged in recruitment and retention of personnel. Contributed to continuing education, leadership development, and research programs. Verified fulfillment of all accreditation and professional standards. Assisted in short- and long-term planning for Emergency Services. Supported in an atmosphere of participative management. Interacted with patients, families, physicians, and employees for determining and terminating complaints. Ensured effective and productive formal as well as informal lines of interdepartmental communication.● Enhanced nursing practice and professional alliances through participation in community, professional, and educational programs as well as activities.● Enabled compliance with applicable rules and effective management practices by reviewing disciplinary actions of staff.● Ensured cost-effective and efficient patient care through collaboration with Emergency Department Medical Director.● Led department’s administrative, clinical, and financial operations according to established procedures, policies, mission, philosophy, and strategic initiatives of OU Medical System. Show less

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  CyberTex Institute

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Teaching Faculty

  Developed syllabi and taught coursework for LVN students that met the requirements for the Texas Board of Nursing and Texas Workforce Commission. I actively engaged students during class and maintained a 90% pass rate. Provided clinical assistance and observations during clinical rotations.

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  WINDSOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER OF DUVAL

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Assistant Director Of Nursing

  Liaised with attending physician and medical director related to resident care issues. Assisted in facility daily start-up process. Facilitated in reviewing resident clinical records, consultant reports, and corrections plans. Supported in reviewing and implementing suitable compliance action regarding pertinent regulatory reports. ● Ensured continuity of residents’ total regimen of care according to nursing home regulations and applicable nursing facility standards/practices by creating and assessing methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services.● Maximized staffing of CRNA's on the floor. (How did you do this?)● Involved in design, maintenance, and execution of facility’s quality assurance program for nursing service department. Show less

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  Travis County Juvenile Probation

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  Medical Director / Director of Nursing

  Enabled delivery of quality health services to patients by monitoring and coordinating work of direct health care staff. Conducted performance evaluations for health care employees to assess staff efficiency. Evaluated, prioritized, and answered all categories of patient emergent medical requirements. Managed scheduling and staff were available for the health care needs of patients. Allotted duties of nursing staff to provide treatment accordingly. Responded through telephone and in writing to inquiries related to patients and patients' relatives. Ensured maintenance of confidential information of health care. Documented and reviewed various fiscal, administrative, and statistical reports to interpret findings. Prepared and maintained division budget. ● Provided services in the medical section of secure facilities by overseeing and coordinating health care resources; followed applicable professional health care standards and procedures designed by the state, court, physicians, and department.● Delivered 24 hour on-call supervisory status for all patient health, staffing, and administrative concerns.● Mitigated overtime from 600 hours a month to less than 200 hours a month. ● Improved staff members’ performance by re-working on the staffing model.● Organized training sessions for healthcare staff regarding the safety, environmental, and infection control methods.● Supported in supervising compliance with health care standards and procedures. Show less

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  Center for Specialty Surgery of Austin, LLC

  Jun 2020 - Feb 2022

  Administrator / Director of Nursing

  Having progressed through a broad spectrum of roles across multiple healthcare operations, I am a talented leader, always looking to leverage my expertise to meet and exceed the expectations of my employer.Thank you for visiting my profile. As you will quickly note from my profile, I am a highly experienced individual with key skills in directing the development of medical procedures and the latest technologies.I am a highly motivated professional in raising organizational awareness and creating improved health and safety culture.Furthermore, leveraging a unique approach, I am known for assisting in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients, recognizing individuality, and promoting privacy/dignity.I am an expert in managing Health and Safety training programs to drive compliance with mandatory legislative training and determining risk assessment needs.I have proven success in enabling patients’ comfort to relieve physical discomfort and strengthen their ability to cope with challenges of illness, injury, and disability.Moreover, I have a proven history of communicating with customers to execute safe working practices. Another core focus of my experience highlights my demonstrated ability to motivate staff members to strive for professional and operational excellence.The areas where I really excel at include:- Risk Assessment & Mitigation- Operational Excellence- Process Improvement/Optimization- Patient Care/Satisfaction- Budgeting & Forecasting- Care Plans Development- Health & Safety Services- Compliance/Regulatory ManagementWhile others take pride in meeting all standards set before them: my passion is for delivering service and leadership that goes beyond organizational expectations. Feel free to contact me via email or phone if you want to discuss additional details regarding my work experience and the skills I have to offer. Show less

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  Emerus Holdings, Inc.

  May 2022 - Oct 2022

  Hospital Administrator
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  Travis County

  Oct 2022 - now

  Division Director of Medical Services