RESUME

REBECCA JIMENEZ HARPER1414 Evermore Manor Lane

Houston, TX 77073(281) 772 – 3549

Two.Harper@yahoo.com

Summary of Qualification

A multi-faceted Healthcare Management Executive with a progressive and proven ability to provide the highest level of service while consistently reducing expenditures.

Highly skilled in all facets of:

Strategic Planning Staff Development Regulatory Compliance

Budgeting Joint Commission Accreditation Medicare & Medicaid Programs

Infection Control Medical Staff Office Functions Nursing and Medical Staff Peer Review

Risk Management

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Personal Data:

1. Citizenship Status: United States

2. U.S. Social Security Number: 467-96-8047

3. Address: 1414 Evermore Manor Lane, Houston, TX 77073

4. Home / Mobile Phone: (281) 772 - 3549

5. E-mail: Two.Harper@yahoo.com

B. Education:

Year Degree Major Institution/Location

1982 MSN Nursing University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas

1974 BSN Nursing Marillac College, St. Louis, Missouri

1970 Diploma LVN Mercy Hospital School of Vocational Nursing, Jourdanton, TX

1969 AA Liberal Arts Annunciation College, Victoria, Texas

C. Certification and Licensure

1. Certification: Healthcare Accreditation Certified Professional, Nov., 2010 to Nov., 2014

2. Certification: Six Sigma Green Belt, 2004

3. Certification: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas : Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist, 1984 to 1998, Number 431412

4. Licensure: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas: Registered Nurse, 1974 to 01/31/16, Number 4-31412; currently in retired status

D. Honors and Awards:

1. 1998 Manager of the Year Award, Edinburg Regional Medical Center

2. 1985 Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Delta Award for Clinical Excellence

3. 1981 Inducted to Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Alpha Chapter, International Nurse Honor Society

4. 1962 Highest Grade Point Average, Graduate Scholarship

E. Accomplishments:

1. Received Joint Commission 3-year re-accreditation with no requirements for improvement, 2012

2. Winner 2011 Texas Medical Foundation Gold Award for Quality

3. Winner 2009 Dan Wolterman Gold Circle Award for Clinical Excellence.

4. Winner 2009 Texas Medical Foundation Award for Quality.

5. Developed and implemented process for OB/Gyn medical staff peer review.

6. Developed and implemented process to ensure compliance with Pediatric Core Measures.

7. Implemented short term improvement teams to focus on: a) Emergency Room / L&D handoffs; b) Emergency Room / Pediatric handoffs; c) L&D / Post-partum documentation and hand offs.

8. Assisted in opening new 60-bed General Acute Care Heart Hospital and obtained JCAHO accreditation, TDH licensure and CMS certification with no recommendations for improvement.

9. Assisted in opening new 112-bed General Acute Care Hospital and received 3-year JCAHO accreditation with score of 97 and no focus survey follow-ups. Passed TDH and CMS survey with no recommendations for improvement.

10. Received 3-year CARF certification on initial survey.

11. Moved Quality Improvement data and processes to forefront of Medical Staff Department and Hospital Board of Governors regular meetings.

12. Implemented MIDAS+ ORYX reporting system and supported on-going program expansion of Risk, Patient Relations, Quality, Infection Control, Employee Health, Case Management and Emergency Room Modules.

13. Provided educational and leadership services to bring multi-service home health agency into compliance with Federal Conditions of Participation and Texas licensure regulations, including pharmacy, DME, PHC, private duty and skilled service divisions.

14. Developed and implemented nursing service performance improvement plan, which moved from a QA to PI model at UTMB.

15. Authored and implemented Cardiac Rehabilitation patient manuals, still in use at UTMB.

16. Developed and provided patient care recognized for clinical excellence by peers.

II. Work Experience

2008 to 2012: Director, Healthcare Improvement Memorial Herman Northeast(281) 540-7700 18951 Memorial North, Humble, TX 77338Responsible for hospital accreditation and regulatory compliance programs and performance improvement processes, Core Measure Compliance, Infection Control, Risk Management, Patient Safety, Medical Staff and Nursing Peer Review processes and Medical Staff Office services throughout this 200-bed acute care facility. Served as interim Chief Nursing Officer for six months and involved in search for full-time Chief Nursing Officer, while maintaining responsibility for Healthcare Improvement functions.

2006 to 2008 Performance Improvement Coordinator Methodist Hospital(210) 535-9400 7700 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229Responsible for Medical Staff Peer Review processes for the Obstetrics and Gynecology department, Pediatric Core Measure and performance improvement activities for women’s and children’s services in this 7 hospital acute care and ambulatory health system.

2004 to 2006: Valley Baptist Health System2101 Pease Street, Harlingen, TX 78550956-698-5400

Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Valley Baptist Medical Center, BrownsvilleResponsible for nursing services at 243-bed acute care hospital in Brownsville, TX, along with responsibility for JCAHO certification activities.

Director of Education Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen

Responsible for nursing education, Joint Commission compliance programs, Magnet Designation database and submissions for this 800 bed acute care hospital.

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2003 to 2004: Performance Improvement / Risk Management CoordinatorTexsan Heart Hospital (210) 736-8013 6700 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78201-2009Assisted in opening 60-bed acute care facility with primary emphasis on cardiovascular services, responsible for Performance Improvement, Risk Management and JCAHO accreditation and TDH-CMS licensure-accreditation program.

2002: Clinical Services Coordinator Harlingen Medical Center(956) 365-1000 5501 S. Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550

1. Assisted in opening 122-bed Acute Care facility, responsible clinical services and Performance Improvement programs.

2. Obtained JCAHO, TDH and CMS certifications and accreditations without recommendations for improvement.

3. Assisted in developing Case Management, Infection Control and Employee Health Programs.

1996 to 2002: Director, Quality Improvement Edinburg Regional Medical Center

(956) 388-6629 1102 West Trenton, Edinburg, TX 78539

1. Implemented quality improvement activities for a 129-bed acute care and 40-bed rehabilitation hospital.

2. Obtained and maintained JCAHO and CARF accreditation.

3. Supervise Employee Health, Infection Control, Trauma Services, Medical Staff Office, Case Management and Quality Improvement departments.

4. Serve as guest lecturer at University of Texas Pan American School of Nursing.

1983 to 1996: University of Texas Medical Branch300 University, Galveston, TX 77550 (409) 761-1011

Director, Clinical Services UMTB Home Health Agency

1. Directed day to day patient care services for a JCAHO accredited, Medicare certified, hospital based home health agency with approximately 2400 visits per month.

2. Involved in developing systems relating to patient care and business affairs.

3. Held clinical faculty appointment at school of nursing, lecturing on invitation from 1987 to 1994.

4. Served as member of Hispanic Health Studies Committee, School of Nursing Evaluation Committee from 1989 to 1994, and school of nursing and UTMB Hospitals Nursing service Joint Venture and Practice Committees.

Assistant Director, Nursing Service UTMB Hospitals

1. Developed, documented, implemented and directed on-going process of discharge planning and nursing quality improvement activities in both in-patient and out-patient areas.

2. Managed Head Nurses in Medical-Surgical areas.

3. Prepared and monitored departmental financial reviews, management schedules and Head Nurse Evaluations

4. Developed Head Nurse Orientation and Continuing Education program.

5. Served as chair of the hospital nursing policy/ procedure committee and member of the quality improvement, education and patient classification committees.

6. Assisted in teaching BLS, ACLS and Partners in Caring programs.

7. Provided direct patient care as needed. Carried Code beeper at all times while on duty.

Critical Care Educator / Clinical Nurse Specialist UTMB Hospitals

1. Developed, documented and provided critical care orientation and in service classes.

2. Organized, developed and supervised care and education of cardiovascular patients, specifically for pacemaker and cardiac rehabilitation.

3. Authored self-care manual for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pacemaker Patients.

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4. Assisted in developing Telemetry Unit budget, policies, procedures and staff training.

1983: Head Nurse, Critical Care Rapides General Hospital(318) 472-3000 211 Fourth Street, Alexandria, La 71303

1. Managed a 12-bed general ICU.

2. Prepared and monitored unit operating and capital budget.

3. Planned and set up a cardiac catheterization lab and 8-bed surgical ICU.

4. Provided direct patient care as needed.

5. Served as guest lecturer at Northwest Louisiana State University School of Nursing.

1982: Assistant Director, Special Care Units St. Elizabeth Hospital(409) 892-7171 P.O. Box 5405, Beaumont, TX 77702

1. Supervised nursing care on 11-7 shift for 18-bed ICU, 8-bed CCU, 2 telemetry units, 12-bed neonatal ICU, ER, Ob-Gyn Units, NB Nursery and pediatric units.

2. Provided in service classes, evaluated charge nurses and provided direct patient care as needed.

3. Functioned as supervisor over entire night staff on occasion for this 399-bed acute care hospital

1980 to 1982: Head Nurse Southwest General Hospital(210) 922-3314 7400 Barlite, San Antonio, TX 78524

1. Managed 39-bed medical unit with telemetry and pediatric services.

2. Taught classes on ECG interpretation, use and care of telemetry equipment and patients and basic cardiac care.

3. Chaired nursing audit committee and served on multiple nursing service committees.

4. Provided direct care as needed and carried Code 99 beeper while on duty.

1977 to 1980: University of Texas Medical Branch300 University, Galveston, TX 77550

(409) 761-1011

Head Nurse, Pediatric Clinics: Managed 20 general, specialty, subspecialty and emergency pediatric clinics (200 patient visits per day).

Staff Nurse, Critical Care

1. Delivered direct patient care to critical ill medical and coronary patients.

2. Skilled in development and implementation of patient care plans, in the use and interpretation of ECGs, hemodynamic monitors, cardiac output computers, transvenous pacemakers, emergency and elective cardioversions.

1976: Director of Nurses Mercy Hospital(210) 626-2744 P.O. Box 428, Jourdanton, TX 78026

1. Managed human and material resources for Nursing Service Department.

2. Obtained JCAHO accreditation for this 50-bed acute care hospital.

3. Provided direct care as needed.

4. Taught selected courses in hospital-based LVN program.

1975: Director of Education Huth Memorial Hospital(512)293-2321 303 Hubbard, Yoakum, TX, 77995

1. Provided instruction and clinical supervision of 12 LVN students in hospital based school.

2. Coordinated and arranged for clinical experiences in school district nursing, rehabilitation hospital, physician and public health clinics as well as hospital settings.

3. Provided direct patient care as needed in ICU and recovery room.

1971 to 1975: Supervisor, Critical Care Cuero Community Hospital

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(512) 275-6191 Yoakum Highway, Cuero, TX 77954

1. Managed 7-bed general ICU.

2. Prepared and monitored operating and capital budgets.

3. Chaired hospital quality assessment committee and developed and implemented hospital POMR system.

4. Taught selected courses in hospital-based LVN program.

1969 to 1971: Staff Nurse Mercy Hospital(210) 626-2744 P.O. Box 428, Jourdanton, TX 78026

III. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Association for Practitioners of Infection Control

National Association for Healthcare Quality

Texas Association for Healthcare Quality

American Nurses Association

Texas Nurses Association, 1974 to 1999. Vice President District 20, 1975. Board Member District 6, 1985 to 1987. Treasurer, District 6, 1987 to 1989. Vice President District 6, 1993 to 1994.

American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

Sigma Theta Tau; Vice President Alpha Delta Chapter, 1985 to 1989. Member/chair Program Committee, 1983 to 1990. Recording Secretary, 1993 to 1994

Texas Association of Home Care.: Member, Hospital Based committee, Medicare-Medicaid committee, Clinical Practice committee, Ethics Task Force and Maternal-Child Special Interest groups; Co-Chair Clinical Practice Committee.

IV. COMMUNITY SERVICE

2013 to current: Catechist for elementary grades and confirmation candidates, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Houston, Texas

2008 to 2013: Participant American Heart Association Heart Walk and American Cancer Society Relay for Life; Catechist: Instructor for 5th grade religious education students; Volunteer Fall Festival & Spring Fling Committees; Lector and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion; Member Stewardship & Pastoral Care Committees, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church; Humble, Texas.

2006: Graduate, Leadership Texas

2005: Participant, American Cancer Society Relay for Life team. Participant, AHA Heart Walk team.

2004: Volunteer, Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. Lector, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, San Benito, Texas.

2002: Member Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Leadership steering committee. Coordinator for Liturgical Services, St Joseph Catholic Church, Edinburg, Texas.

2001: Member Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Leadership Steering Committee. Coordinator of Liturgical Services for St Joseph Catholic Church, Edinburg, Texas.

2000: Graduate, Leadership Edinburg. Coordinator of Liturgical Services for St Joseph Catholic Church, Edinburg, Texas.

1999: Volunteer Host, “Fiesta Edinburg,” Edinburg, Texas. Coordinator American Heart Association 5-K Walk, Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

1998 to 2002: Parish Council Member and member St. Joseph Catholic Community Y2K planning committee

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1996 to 2002: Coordinator and Group Leader: Small Faith Sharing Groups and coordinator/instructor “Re-Membering Church” Program for Adults, St. Joseph Catholic community, Edinburg, Texas

1996: Volunteer Host, “Fiesta Hidalgo,” Edinburg, Texas

1994 – 1996: Catechist: Instructor for 7th grade religious education students, St. Joseph Catholic Community, Edinburg, Texas

1995: Volunteer Host, “Fiesta Hidalgo,” Edinburg, Texas

1987 – 1994: Coordinator/Instructor “Re-Membering Church” Program for Adults, St. Patrick Catholic Community, Galveston, TX

1990 – 1993: Chaired and operated Parish Bazaar Booth (Jail), St. Patrick Catholic Community, Galveston, Texas

1983 – 1987: Catechist: Instructor for 6th grade religious education students during school year, St. Mary’s Catholic Community, League City, Texas

1985 – 1987: Member Evangelization Committee, St. Mary’s Catholic Community, League City, Texas

1985 – 1987: Assisted in operation of multiple Parish Bazaar Booths, St. Mary’s Catholic Community, League City, Texas

1977 – 1979: Catechist: Instructor for 5th grade religious education students during school year, Sacred Heart Catholic Community, Galveston, Texas

V. REFERENCES

Linda Stephens, MSN, RNChief Nursing OfficerMemorial Hermann Katy Hospital23900 Katy FreewayKaty, TX 77494(281) 664-7000

Gloria Tobin, MSN, RNChief Nursing OfficerSaint Luke’s The Vintage HospitalHome information:

3734 Arundel Gardens LaneSugar Land, TX 77498-7599 (281) 549-1599

Lynn Gordon, MSN, RNCoordinator Stroke Certification ProgramMemorial Northeast HospitalHome information:

2107 Forest Mountain CourtKingwood, TX 77345(281) 359-3931

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