Mary Jo Sullivan

To be an engaged contributor in an organization whose mission and core values exemplify integrity, collaboration, and mutual respect while providing high quality and superior service.

Clinical Coordinator - US Renal Care - Boynton Beach, FL

(2024-10)

Provide direct patient care and supervision for outpatients with chronic renal disease. Administer intravenous and oral medications. Contribute to the overall healthcare education and management in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team comprised of nephrologist, nurse, social worker, and registered dietitian.

Facility Administrator - US Renal Care - Boynton Beach, FL

(2020-08 - 2024-10)

Responsible for facility operations and security of physical plant. Quality Assurance initiatives and sustainment of successful performance. Education of staff regarding policies and practices. Recruitment and retention of qualified and caring staff. Customer service relationship building. Oversight for payroll, clinic budget, and clinic inventory.

• April 2024 – Successful CMS recertification for clinic
• March 2023 – National Award for Nursing Leadership Excellence in Practice
• December 2022 – Regional Award for Highest Achievement for Clinical Initiatives

Staff Nurse - Fresenius Kidney Care - Boynton Beach, FL

(2019-11 - 2020-08)

Outpatient Dialysis Center - Provide direct patient care and supervision for outpatients with chronic renal disease. Administer intravenous and oral medications. Contribute to the overall healthcare education and management in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team comprised of nephrologist, nurse, social worker, and registered dietitian.

Facility Administrator - Fresenius Kidney Care - Antioch, CA; Concord, CA; Brentwood, CA

(2017-02 - 2019-11)

Responsible for facility operations and security of physical plant. Quality Assurance initiatives and sustainment of successful performance. Education of staff regarding policies and practices. Recruitment and retention of qualified and caring staff. Customer service relationship building. Oversight for payroll, clinic budget, and clinic inventory.

Administrative Services Director – Patient Care Services - Kaiser Permanente - Oakland Medical Center - Oakland, CA

(2014-11 - 2015-08)

• Completed Lean Leadership Training – July 2015
• Participated in Rapid Improvement Event (Bed Huddle) to more effectively and efficiently transfer information about census and staffing needs at shift change. This initiative involved Bed Control, House Supervisors, and Unit Leaders
• Completed Certification in Nurse Executive Program with focus on financial management – Chicago, IL
• Completed Doctoral Program in Executive Nursing Practice – August 2014

Regional Administrative Services Director for Patient Care Services and Quality Integration - Kaiser Permanente - Regional Offices - Oakland, CA

(2011-01 - 2014-11)

• Developed and implemented regional and clinical policies focused on quality and safety in medication administration and clinical practice
• Led conversion of nursing's DOS-based workload measurement system to a web-based software program involving 21 medical centers and 162 patient care units for Kaiser Permanente – Northern California
• Served as administrative representative during contract negotiations with California Nurse Association resulting in successful ratification of MOU
• Accepted as doctoral candidate for Executive Nurse Practitioner – Vanderbilt University – June 2011

Vice President – Nursing - Marymount Hospital - A Cleveland Clinic Health System Hospital - Garfield Heights, OH

(2003 - 2009)

• Established Shared Governance Model of Nursing Practice for the Dept. of Nursing
• Developed and coordinated a Nursing Scholarship Program to support nurses pursuing advanced degrees in Nursing
• Partnered with Kent State University College of Nursing to establish a local campus for the College of Nursing's Associate Degree program
• Participated as a Beta Site of the Cleveland Clinic Health System's Patients First initiative with the Planetree Foundation to improve patients' experience with this health system

Critical Care Staff Nurse – 256th CSH / Commissioned Officer – Rank: Captain - US Army Reserves - Brooklyn, Ohio

(2000 - 2008)

• Excellence in Army Nurse Leadership Award – June 2008
• Sustainment officer for enlisted medical corps supporting the development of clinical practice skills for deployed soldiers with focus on critical care, trauma, pharmacy, and surgery
• Army Achievement Medal – May 2005
• Platoon Leader – Officer Corps – 2005 – 2008

Doctoral - Executive Nursing Practice - Vanderbilt University (2011 - 2014)