Dana Thomas
Lawrenceburg
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 11 years at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, excelling in strategic planning and employee development. Successfully launched four profitable service lines, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Proven track record in budget control and team management, achieving 0% turnover through effective communication and empowerment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
10.1996 - 03.2020
- Developed high-performing teams by opening 4 profitable service line and training for staff.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment evidenced by 11.5 years of 0% turnover.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices evidenced by making department budgets yearly.
Education
Associate of Science - Healthcare
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TNBBA - Business Management
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-2026
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communica
- Creativity and innovation
- Employee development
- Budget control
- Operations management
- Project management
- Team management
Accomplishments
Started department with 6 employees and retired 12 years later with 18 employees.
0% turnover in last 11. 5 years of job.
Researched , budgeted, and developed 4 new service lines. Came in on budget on each project.
Made department budget 11 out of 12 years.
Certification
AHA certified in CPR.
Top 10 in Lifepoint Mercy Award
The Mercy Award is voted on in each hospital. Recipient is nominated and then voted on by committee. I was nominated by the Housekeeping Department. The award is for anyone who shows kindness, respect and volunteers outside of the job.
Every hospital within Lifepoint has one winner. Those winners are brought to Lifepoint Corporate and treated to a weekend in Nashville.
During the formal dinner, the awards are handed out. I ended up being in the top 10 of over 70.
I am kind to all because of my faith.
Timeline
Director
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
10.1996 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Healthcare
Columbia State Community College
BBA - Business Management
Tennessee Technological University
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