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)
