Accomplished Information Technology Director with a consistent, proven track record of achievement.

  Implemented many projects, from technical installations to compliance programs.

  More than 20 years of valuable, hands-on business experience in the hospital and healthcare industry.

  Experience exceeding key performance metrics in a Shared Services Matrix Environment.

  Quick learner and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

> IT Management > Project Management > Compliance Management

> Team Leadership > Strategic Planning > Security Services

> Disaster Planning > Budget Management > Process Improvement

Healthcare Corp. of America (HCA) Jan. 1990-Present

Market IT Director (Apr. 2013-Present)

  Ensure IT functions operate effectively at four hospitals; at a multidisciplinary group with 85 physicians; and at two imaging centers, all in the greater Xxxxxx/Southwest Xxxxxx area.

  Prepare and oversee multiple-million annual budgets impacting five separate IT departments.

  Manage a team of 20 technicians and three IT directors responsible for individual locations, including interviewing candidates for employment opportunities; hiring personnel; and training and retaining staff.

  Proactively identify gaps and build and achieve consensus to meet compliance goals, including improving process flow and to save money.

  Support compliance colleagues with oversight of privacy, security and meaning use regulations, as well as other division facilities with achieving performance metrics.

  Play an integral role with implementation of Voice Over IP (VoIP) at LewisGale Medical Center.

Accomplishments:

  Exceeded expectations by enhancing processes through driving ideas and creating an improvement plan.

  Helped the organization win multiple major projects.

  Organized a security community forum with other healthcare providers in the area in conjunction with the Xxxxxx Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).

IT Director (Jan. 1995-Apr. 2013)

  Led IT operations at Clinch Valley Medical Center (1995-1997) and LewisGale Medical Center (1997-2013).

  Managed internal audits of not just IT systems but also telecommunication systems.

  Supported leaders with evaluating equipment purchases to maximize return on investment.

  Served as Privacy and Information Security Official and Meaning Use Coordinator from 2002-2013.

Healthcare Corp. of America (HCA) Jan. 1990-Present

IT Director (Jan. 1995-Apr. 2013)

Accomplishments:

  Built an IT department from scratch and also co-led implementation of a large Meditech system.

  Consistently ranked among the highest for MOR Reporting, security compliance and related metrics.

  Created a helpdesk of approximately 20 employees, including hiring personnel.

  Initiated and implemented three successful government compliance programs, including privacy, security and meaningful use.

  Groomed six employees that were promoted to positions of greater responsibility, including a Meditech Clinical Analyst; Network Engineer; Development Specialist; and Division Director of Project Management.

Accounting Manager, Clinch Valley Medical Center (Jan. 1990-Jan. 1995)

Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting, Xxxxxx Polytechnic Institute and State University

Completed Computer Science classes, Southwest Xxxxxx Community College

  Modelnetics Certified

  ITIL Foundation Certified

  Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

  Partners in Leadership Certified (Culture Change)

  Completed Five Dysfunctions of a Team Training

  Completed Crucial Conversations/Crucial Accountability Training

  Completed Company HIPAA Privacy and Security Training as Compliance Official Training

Member, Board of Directors, Xxxxxx Valley Shag Club