Stacy Dowdy
De Queen
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Sevier County Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Board of Governors voted for permanent placement of Chief Executive Officer.
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Sevier County Medical Center
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses without sacrificing quality.
- Improved organizational structure by reallocating resources and redefining roles for greater efficiency.
Chief Nursing Officer
Sevier County Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Involved in the build of a brand new hospital from the ground up.
- Experience in leading the clinical team through state and federal surveys.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging open communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency and better resource allocation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care across all departments.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through regular audits, policy updates, and ongoing education for staff members.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Enhanced team collaboration through effective communication and interdisciplinary meetings, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Mentored emerging nurse leaders, fostering professional growth and career advancement opportunities within the organization.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Cossatot Community College
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster growth and improvement.
Director of Allergy Department at HMH
United Allergy
02.2019 - 10.2022
- Assisted with the development of the allergy department at Howard Memorial Medical Clinic
- Created policy and procedures that would establish direction for the allergy department
- Scheduling and referrals
- Insurance verification
- Allergy Testing- pediatrics and adults
- Mixing immunotherapy
- Personalized allergy treatment regimen which consist of 3-5 years
- Assisting the office manager with insurance denials and claims
- Marketing
Registered Nurse
Howard Memorial Hospital
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Areas of experience include: Patient Care Unit, Outpatient Services, Surgery Department- Pre Op and Post Op, Emergency Department, Managing ICU patients, Howard Memorial Medical Clinic
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on a 20-bed medical-surgical unit.
- Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Randy Walker Family Practice
03.2006 - 03.2016
- Clinical Nurse Supervisor- supported nursing roles in the clinical setting that best supported patients care, assisted the office manager with hiring & training new nurses for the team, Encouraged the team to meet goals specific to the clinic; team leader
- Clinical Care Coordinator- Reviewed patients chronic illnesses to determine what labs/diagnostic procedures were needed according to the clinics standing orders developed by the physician, reviewed medication history, referrals, prior authorizations, FMLA paperwork, and helped patients obtain medical equipment supplies
- X-Ray Technician- pediatrics, young adults, and the elderly
- Allergy Technician- Allergy testing for pediatrics and adults, mixing immunotherapy, Allergy Treatment
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2023
Bachelors of science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
12.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
CCCUA- ARNEC
12.2015
LPN - WITH ASSOCIATE
Cossatot Community College University of Arkansas
2013
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - MEDICAL ASSISTANTING
Cossatot Community College University of Arkansas
2006
Skills
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Community advocate
- Disease management programs
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Executive Leadership
- Organizational Growth
- Recruiting and hiring top talent
- Relationship and Team Building
- Business alliances
- Policy development and optimization
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
Recognition as one of the top 40 nursing leaders under the age of 40 in Arkansas.
Certification
Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Sevier County Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Sevier County Medical Center
04.2024 - 10.2024
Chief Nursing Officer
Sevier County Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2024
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Cossatot Community College
02.2021 - 12.2022
Director of Allergy Department at HMH
United Allergy
02.2019 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Howard Memorial Hospital
03.2016 - 02.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Randy Walker Family Practice
03.2006 - 03.2016
Bachelors of science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
CCCUA- ARNEC
LPN - WITH ASSOCIATE
Cossatot Community College University of Arkansas
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - MEDICAL ASSISTANTING
Cossatot Community College University of Arkansas
Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Master of Science - Health Administration
Arkansas State University
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