Vasti Willis

Dynamic and forward‑thinking healthcare executive with years of progressive leadership experience spanning behavioral health, acute care, and correctional healthcare. Known for steering high‑acuity organizations through growth, regulatory pressure, and workforce instability while elevating clinical quality, operational performance, and patient outcomes. Proven ability to align nursing operations with enterprise strategy, strengthen compliance infrastructure, and build resilient, high‑performing teams.

Recognized for optimizing labor models, advancing patient safety, and cultivating cultures grounded in accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Director of Nursing - Lakeside Behavioral Hospital - Memphis, TN

(2025-12)

Provide executive leadership for nursing operations within a high‑acuity behavioral health facility.

• Lead workforce stabilization initiatives that improve staffing coverage and reduce operational disruptions.
• Oversee labor management, budgeting, and resource allocation to strengthen financial and operational outcomes.
• Drive regulatory readiness, improving survey performance and reducing organizational risk.
• Champion patient safety strategies that reduce incidents and enhance quality of care.

Chief Nursing Officer - Perimeter Healthcare - West Memphis, AR

(2024-08 - 2025-12)

Served as senior clinical executive overseeing all nursing and patient care operations.

• Aligned clinical performance with organizational, regulatory, and financial objectives to support hospital stability.
• Implemented workforce strategies that improved retention, engagement, and leadership accountability.
• Strengthened compliance and survey readiness across all clinical departments.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to advance strategic initiatives, elevate quality metrics, and support organizational growth.

Director of Nursing - Wellpath - Memphis, TN

(2022-06 - 2024-05)

Directed healthcare delivery in a complex correctional environment, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost‑effective care.

• Optimized staffing models and scheduling processes to improve efficiency and reduce coverage gaps.
• Maintained full compliance with contractual and regulatory standards, minimizing audit findings.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical, custody, and administrative teams.
• Advanced patient safety and risk‑mitigation strategies in a high‑risk setting.

Registered Nurse (Telephonic Care) - Accredo Specialty Pharmacy

(2019-01 - 2022-12)

RN / Site Lead (Infusion Services) - intraFUSION LLC

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

Registered Nurse - Regional One Health

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

Charge Nurse - Select Specialty Hospital

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

Licensed Practical Nurse - Arbors East Subacute & Rehabilitation Center

(2004-01 - 2013-12)

Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing & Practical Nursing - Nursing - Hocking College