career objective                              

 

focused professional with expertise in accounting and financial analysis as well as sharp management and administrative skills and specializing in healthcare/medical field eager to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization

 

profile                                                

 

ø  comprehensive background in fiscal management functions focused on in-depth financial analysis, efficient accounting and cost-effective operational processes

ø  proficient in broad-scope financial/accounting activities spanning g/l, journal entry, month-end closings, fixed assets, accumulated depreciations, expensing, auditing, a/p, a/r, payroll, account/bank reconciliations, tax reporting, and financial/p&l reporting

ø  well-versed in accounting/finance regulatory standards and compliance

ø  cpa eligible and mba in progress

ø  technically savvy with expertise in surginet clinical documentation, cerner clinical documentation, epic clinical documentation, autoaudit, 3m coding software, and other proprietary materials management and financial software packages as well as ms office suite

ø  excel at formulating lucrative short- and long-term business goals as well as integrating new policies and procedures companywide.

ø  proven leader and team builder who excels in training, developing and motivating high-performance staff and facilitating collaborative teamwork environments

 

core competencies

u.s. gaap & fasb principles	financial reporting & analysis	strategic cost reductions
sec filings & financial review	auditing procedures	regulatory compliance
internal processes & controls	corporate tax reporting	general ledger
budgeting & forecasting	vendor & contract negotiations	business management

 

career accomplishments                

 

  successfully identified $1.5m+ in lost revenue and $100k in product savings during first 3 months of tenure at saint vincent s health system.

  implemented product review committee at saint vincent s health system and presented in-depth financial, supply chain, and product analyses.

  promoted continuing education initiatives within saint vincent health system staff by introducing ongoing training in areas that included coding and finance.

  achieved 100% patient satisfaction rating within first 2 months of employment with shands.

 

professional experience                

 

saint vincent s health system-various facilities in fl                                                     2008 to present

business manager, surgical services

  steer strategic and operational direction for key medical facilities, performing comprehensive financial, business, and value analysis and reporting; revenue cycle audits; budget administration; resource allocation and inventorying; and service management.

  cultivate lucrative long-term business relationships with vendors, physicians, and patients while monitoring for regulatory compliance and negotiating corporate contracts.

 

 

 

 

nemours foundation-city, state                                                                                         2007 to 2008

clinical and research nurse auditor

  executed regulatory audits in compliance with established iia standards, federal guidelines, and internal policies and procedures; reported and documented all findings for presentation to upper management.

  assessed staff performance levels and issued recommendations for optimization while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

 

mayo clinic-jacksonville, fl                                                                                              2007 to 2009

shands-jacksonville, fl                                                                                                    2005 to 2007

prn circulator / charge nurse / registered nurse / urology clinical coordinator

  delivered extensive medical care services within wide range of clinical settings and served as patient advocate to optimize customer service.

  balanced financial management of cost center while organizing and directing pools of pre-op/pacu, operating room, and administrative staff.

  enforced compliance with all regulatory agencies and mandates, including osha, jcaho, hipaa, and internal policies.

  structured documentation software systems and oversaw project life cycles, including all testing and end-user training.

  procured cost center materials such as stock, special order items, and consignment inventory and mapped out reports and documentation to maintain accountability.

 

landstar-city, state                                                                                                           2002 to 2004

financial reporting accountant

  authorized and interpreted internal and external monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports and consolidated division-wide financial statements and financial transactions.

 

pss world medical, inc.-city, state                                                                                   1999 to 2001

financial analyst / staff accountant

  prepared monthly write-ups, including coding of checks, bank statement reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and financial statements for 13 regional branches.

  issued quarterly and annual payroll reports along with w-2, w-3, 94 xxx-xxx-xxxx , and 1099 forms.

  organized individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns and executed specialized projects assigned from management.

  reported on monthly profit and loss, issued onsite inventory audits, and planned and executed budgets and forecasts.

 

education & activities                     

 

the university of north florida-jacksonville, fl

master of business administration (adg: december 2009)

bachelor of science in nursing (accelerated program), 2005

bachelor of business administration (accounting), 1999

 

certifications:

licensed registered nurse (florida)

licensed in bls, acls, pals, and basic ekg

 

affiliations:
member, healthcare financial management association

member, institute of internal auditors

member, association of operating room nurses