Georgia Weilbacher, MBOE, BSN, RN, PCCN, SSBB

Experience

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  Grant Medical Center

  Sept 2004 - Oct 2006

  Registered Nurse

  Cardiac step-down nurse specializing in post-procedural (i.e. vascular interventions, cardiac catheterizations, 24 hours post-operative from open heart surgery) care and recovery as well as the care and recovery for the general cardiac population.

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  The Ohio State Univeristy Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2014

  Critical Care Registered Nurse

  Provided care to critically ill patients and their families. During my tenure as a staff nurse, I became the unit leader in many capacities: preceptor, trainer for ICU equipment and monitoring, Charge Nurse, Chair of the Unit Leadership Committee, Chair of the Journal Club, Clinical Ladder Nurse, Co-Chair of the hospital Clinical Ladder Committee, and Leader and Developer of tools to increase nursing utilization of the new EMR prior to launch of the new system. Teamwork and team building skills were essential to my success as a staff resource and patient advocate. Show less

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  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Assistant Nurse Manager

  In this role, primary responsibilities included recruiting and training staff, scheduling and team building for peak unit performance, assessing performance and engagement, and facilitating physician communications and teamwork with the unit. Emphasis in this role was process improvement to increase unit performance in critical quality areas while reducing overall costs. Employee and patient satisfaction increased for this unit, and continues to improve utilizing project implemented.

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  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

  Oct 2014 - now

  In this role, I focus on improving health equity and patient outcomes within our organization. Working with identified teams, we develop processes and standard work to improve clinical practice and employee engagement. The realization that no project is successful without end-user voice and commitment is what drives successful project. As Sepsis Program Manager, I have an extensive knowledge of the CMS SEP-1 bundle requirements, as well as the SEP-3 definition and coding. Supervision and training of abstractors for the CMS bundle is a key component of this position. In addition, I work with various teams throughout the medical center to improve recognition and treatment of sepsis throughout the health system. I am heavily involved in the development, maintenance, training, and policies related to sepsis care. Capitalizing on the EMR functionality at all times.I have a working knowledge of regulatory requirements and medical center processes related to CMS and The Joint Commission Hospital Quality Measure Reporting Programs. In collaboration with Information Technology, I work with our EPIC EMR system to ensure our organization utilizes EMR capabilities at the highest level for efficient and effect clinical workflows and patient safety. This is accomplished through maintaining a high-level understanding of the EPIC system.Facilitation of multidisciplinary teams to ensure maximum data capture of optimal clinical workflows is another key component of this position. Multidisciplinary teams utilize root cause analysis, value stream mapping, gap analysis, the PDCA cycle and other lean mechanisms to engage group dynamics and facilitate improvement strategies throughout the medical center. Project work is communicated at all levels of the organization.I work with clinicians and directors in our organization to maintain and develop clinical practice guidelines. These guidelines are key tools in the practice standards of our organization. Show less Process improvement and Comprehensive Stroke Program oversight were areas of primary focus in this position. Quality metrics, patient care, and education/collaboration with the Emergency Department and specialized stroke unit nursing and physician staff were key to the success of this position and program. Improved completion of Joint Commission required post-discharge patient calls by 70%. Assisted in process improvement projects which: improved resident order entry by 100%, patient satisfaction to 98%, and patient education documentation to 99%. Monthly presentation of current metrics and quality improvement initiatives to physician and nursing directors. Prepared the Comprehensive Neurovascular Stroke Program for The Joint Commission Review and successful recertification site visit surveys, including presentation of process improvement initiatives to The Joint Commission surveyors Show less

  • Senior Quality Manager, Process Improvement Consultant

    Apr 2017 - now

  • Stroke Program Manager

    Oct 2014 - Apr 2017