KARI JACKSON

Responsible for operational management, leadership and financial oversight for 11 procedural departments: Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab, Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing (Echo, TEE/Stress testing, EKG and Vascular Diagnostics), Interventional Radiology/Neuro Intervention, Endoscopy with prep/recovery, Bronchoscopy, Vascular Access/PICC and Outpatient Specialty Procedures.

• 32 total procedure rooms, including 6 Cath/EP suites, 9 IR suites, 11 Endoscopy suites, 1 Bronch suite and 5 OSP suites
• Leadership for 6 managers and 248 total FTE
• Maintain productivity >100% in all 11 cost centers. YTD 109% overall
• Total procedural volume in FY25: 229,000 (Cath/EP 6900, Non-Invasive Cardiology 142,000)
• Managed an operational budget of $67M
• Provided oversight for renovation of 6 procedure rooms ranging from $3M-$7M each. All projects completed under budget
• Partnered with Business Operations team to implement charge auditing processes that resulted in $5M/year in additional supply charge capture and 1000 procedures
• Implemented new peri-procedural safety bundle and maintain 99% compliance for timeout and debrief procedures
• Most recent TJC survey resulted in zero findings in my areas
• Maintain the following accreditations: Chest Pain, Comprehensive Stroke, and Level 1 Trauma. Achieve consistent targets for door to groin, door to balloon, and consult to groin puncture metrics

• Responsible for hiring and development of staff for 3 EP labs and 3 Cath labs with separate cost centers.
• EP procedures include Afib, SVT and complex VT ablation utilizing multiple types of mapping and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, in addition to all pacemaker and ICD implants available on the market.
• Cath lab procedures include complex structural, congenital, diagnostic and interventional procedures utilizing Philips Xper hemodynamic monitoring system.
• Manage procedural schedule and coordinate staff schedules to maintain operational efficiency
• Collaborate with physicians and upper level administration to meet research and technology requests in alignment with strategic plan
• Submit and maintain Annual Budget Requirements and Revenue Workbooks
• Responsible for increasing productivity from 84% to 110% since date of hire
• Submit Capital Equipment Proposals and Bulk purchases of disposable supplies
• Submit rationale and budgetary impact of all new supplies with a vast knowledge of CV product line
• Designed and coordinated renovation of Cath lab and completed under budget
• Identified Procedural and Supply coding issues and collaborated with divisional management to achieve resolution, drastically improving our bottom line
• Participated in Process Improvement projects related to supply management, device credits and staff communication

• Care for patients post-procedure such as cardiac intervention, cardiac ablation and device implantation, and interventional radiology procedures
• Safely monitor and recover patients after receiving general anesthesia or conscious sedation
• Communicate effectively with staff and physicians to ensure patient safety
• Utilize critical thinking skills and effective time management
• Focus on patient satisfaction and teamwork

• Hired to open and implement successful operations for a new healthcare facility
• Responsible for the following departments: Interventional Radiology/Neuro Intervention, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac device implantation, peripheral endovascular and Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing (Echo, Stress testing, Vascular sonography)
• Achieved successful first-time surveys for CDPHE and TJC with zero findings in the areas under my supervision
• Hiring and onboarding responsibilities for the following positions: RN’s, Interventional Technologists (ARRT and RCIS), Exercise Physiologists and Cardiac Echo/Vascular sonography technologists
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of orientation tools and departmental checklists for training of staff. Collaborated with peers throughout the health system to coordinate staff training and development in partnership with regional educators
• Collaborated with physicians and project management to ensure capital equipment, IT and supply inventory were sufficient to provide safe patient care
• Collaborated with Epic and CV IT teams to validate orders, order sets and scheduling processes. Revised documentation menus in the Philips Xper system
• Vast knowledge of procedural supplies and inventory including supply chain and electronic capital request process
• Participated in the creation of policies that support regulatory requirements, trained staff accordingly
• Created processes for on-call activation for emergency procedures and daily operations
• Manage departmental schedules, including 24/7 on call, to maintain effective resource utilization. Maintain Kronos and Amion call schedules
• Maintain excellent relationships with physician partners and participate in monthly service line meetings to set goals and expectations
• Monitor and address Departmental Metrics related to procedural efficiency
• Submitted registry paperwork through the NCDR for Cath PCI and Chest Pain MI
• Monitor productivity and variance reports
• Collaborate with financial partners to ensure supply and procedure charge workflows are operational

• Responsible for hiring and development of Nursing staff in the field of Procedural Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Manage procedural schedule and coordinate staff schedules to maintain operational efficiency in 3 procedure labs
• Collaborate with physicians and upper level administration to meet research and technology requests in alignment with strategic plan
• Submit and maintain Annual Budget Requirements and Revenue Workbooks
• Submit Capital Equipment Proposals and Bulk purchases of disposable supplies
• Submit rationale and budgetary impact of all new supplies with a vast knowledge of CV product line
• Designed and coordinated renovation of an EP suite and reading room renovation that completed under budget
• Managed and submitted service agreements for equipment such as 3D Mapping systems and Intra-cardiac Echocardiography

• Coordinate Resources to provide care for patients undergoing Electrophysiology procedures to include Anesthesia and TEE
• Strong skills in Efficiency, Time Management and Organization
• Coordinate role assignments for staff
• Managed supply inventory and ordering for > 5 years
• Administer conscious sedation and manage patients during cardiac electrophysiology procedures such as: Radiofrequency Ablation, Electrophysiology Testing, Cardiac Device Implantation and Laser Lead Extraction, Cardioversion, and Tilt Table Testing
• Prep patients and procedure tables using sterile technique
• Precept, mentor and train staff in all aspects of procedural nursing
• Competent in Pacemaker and ICD interrogation and reprogramming
• Level III Permanent Charge RN 2010-2015
• Staff RN 2006-2010

• Employed as travel, agency and staff RN on various progressive care units at the following hospitals:
• North Memorial Medical Center St. Louis Park, MN
• California Pacific Medical Center San Francisco, CA
• The Medical Center of Aurora Aurora, CO
• Fairview Hospitals Minneapolis, MN
• Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN
• St. Joseph’s Hospital Denver, CO
• University of CO Hospital Denver, CO
• Specialties: Cardiac telemetry/stepdown, Post-op Cardiac Surgery, Pre and Post Cath/EP Intervention, Solid Organ Transplant, Med-Surg, Hematology/Oncology, and Orthopedics
• 2003-2006 Cross Country TravCorps Travel RN
• 2004 Elite Healthcare Staffing Agency RN