Golnaz Sadr
CNS, DNP
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About
Dynamic healthcare leader and advanced practice nurse with over 15 years of progressive experience in clinical care, operations, and executive management. Skilled in overseeing multidisciplinary teams, optimizing revenue cycle and financial performance, managing vendor relationships, and directing complex technology installations in radiation oncology. Proven track record of combining clinical expertise with strategic leadership to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and support organizational growth.
Experience
Practice Director - Texas Cancer Institute - Austin, TX
(2024-09)
- Lead and manage overall clinic operations, including clinical staff supervision, revenue cycle, accounting, supply chain, and vendor relations.
- Direct financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and reimbursement optimization.
- Oversee vendor contracts and negotiations to enhance cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Manage the installation and implementation of advanced radiation oncology technology, including the TrueBeam linear accelerator.
- Develop and monitor policies, procedures, and compliance standards to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
- Mentor and guide multidisciplinary staff, fostering professional growth and team collaboration.
- Partner with executive leadership to align clinical operations with strategic goals for organizational growth.
- Direct marketing strategy and initiatives to strengthen visibility, referral networks, and community outreach.
- Lead business growth and development by expanding partnerships, optimizing service lines, and identifying new opportunities.
APRN - Choice Hospice - Austin, TX
(2023-03)
- Provide compassionate hospice and palliative nursing care for patients with complex and end-of-life conditions.
- Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, comfort measures, and self-care strategies.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient-centered care plans.
- Coordinate with attending and consulting physicians regarding palliative care needs and treatment goals.
- Monitor patient condition and communicate changes in status, care needs, and response to interventions to physicians and care teams.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Support quality patient care initiatives and perform additional clinical responsibilities as needed.
Clinical Operations Manager - Texas Cancer Institute - Austin, TX
(2022-07 - 2024-09)
- Oversaw day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient resource allocation.
- Supervised clinical and administrative staff, optimizing team performance and patient care delivery.
- Managed revenue cycle processes, accounts payable/receivable, and supply chain operations.
- Collaborated with leadership on financial planning, reporting, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Coordinated vendor relationships, purchasing, and supply management to support clinic operations.
- Supported quality improvement programs and compliance initiatives.
APRN, Radiation Oncology - Austin Cancer Centers (now Texas Cancer Institute) - Austin, TX
(2016-10 - 2022-07)
- Provided comprehensive clinical care and management for patients across multiple cancer types.
- Collaborated with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, side effects, and symptom management.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives and contributed to policy and procedure development.
- Acted as a clinical leader and liaison between staff, administration, and patients.
Registered Nurse - St. David's Round Rock Hospital - Round Rock, TX
(2012-01 - 2016-10)
Registered Nurse - Memorial Hermann Medical City Hospital - Houston, TX
(2010-01 - 2011-08)
Education
Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) - Executive Track - The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (2020 - 2022)
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - The University of Texas at Austin (2016 - 2016)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - The University of Texas at Austin (2013 - 2013)
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Houston Community College (2009 - 2009)
