MARY D.

GENOVESE
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SUMMARY
Experienced, effective, and transformational Healthcare Leader with proven financial expertise and nursing leadership
skills. Champion multimillion dollar hospital projects while simultaneously developing new and/or enhance existing
service lines. Exceptional communicator with strong leadership and analytical skills, grounded by a commitment to
quality care, excellence in service, fiscal responsibility, and physician relationships.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
September, 2012January 2016

Assistant Vice President (AVP) Med Surg/Critical Care

April, 2012
September, 2012

Director Med Surg.Critical Care

TOURO INFIRMARY New Orleans, LA

TOURO INFIRMARY New Orleans, LA

Responsibilities:

Accomplishments:

August, 2006
March, 2012
Responsibilities:

Second in command to the Chief Nursing Officer of Touro Infirmary. Supervise multiple
nursing departments (Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, Emergency Department, Oncology,
and Critical Care). Guide and mentor to 5 Unit Directors, 25 Clinical Supervisors, and a
total of 600 nurses and clinical staff. Oversee achievement of quality patient care and
patient satisfaction goals including Joint Commission Accreditation, CMS, and DHH
Standards of Care. Effective leader for strategy planning, financial oversight,
operations/process improvement, communication & relationships, and human resource
management.
Joint Commission 3 year Accreditation
Exceeded budget margin for the past 3+ years
Developed and executed core staffing plan for Med Surg/Critical Care departments
Achieved Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification (November 2015) as the
Stroke Coordinator and Stroke Committee Chair
Slashed capital acquisition costs 50% for multi-million dollar patient monitoring system
by negotiating pricing and fees while ensuring enhancement of system wide replacement
(December 2014)
Orchestrated successful redesign and implementation of hospital-wide Electronic Medical
Record, EMR, and Computerized Physician Order Entry, CPOE (April 2014)
Chaired infusion pump conversion and drug library development as patient safety initiative

Vice President (VP) of Critical Care

East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA
Collaborated with the Chief Nursing Officer of East Jefferson General Hospital. Plans,
organizes, monitors, evaluates and manages multiple Nursing and Respiratory/Pulmonary
departments (Telemetry, Critical Care, Respiratory and Pulmonary Services). Supervise
and cultivate 11 Unit Directors and Supervisors, and a total of 400 nurses and clinical

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staff. Oversee goals of quality patient care and patient satisfaction including Joint
Commission Accreditation, CMS, and DHH Standards of Care. Facilitate strategy
planning, financial oversight, operations/process improvement, communication &
relationships,and human resource management.
Accomplishments:

June, 2004
August, 2006

Director of Coronary Care Unit and 5 East Telemetry

East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA

Responsibilities:

Accomplishments:

July, 2001 August 2006

Two successful Joint Commission 3 year Accreditations

Redesigned master staffing plan
Exceeded budget productivity targets
Increased Sleep Center budgeted volume by 10% and achieved Sleep Center Certification
Major contributor for 3 successful Nurse Magnet Designations through the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2002, 2006, 2012
Administrative Lead for achievement of Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center
Certification (February2012)
Oversaw successful redesign and implementation of hospital-wide Electronic Medical
Record, EMR (2006)
Chaired hospital-wide infusion pump conversion and drug library development as patient
safety initiative (2011)
Implemented and facilitated all day monthly Shared Governance Model for committee
structure and process improvement 2007-2012
Operations Chief for Hospital Incident Command (HICS) 2008-2015
Lead for Cardiology and Neurology Service Line Committees with physician leaders that
led to hospital cost savings, decreased patient length of stay, and quality patient care
2010-2012

Assisted the Vice President of Critical Care of East Jefferson General Hospital. Manage
staffing, budget, and oversee the continuous, effective operation of a 12-bed CCU & 42bed telemetry unit with 24 hour accountability. Supervised a combined staff of
approximately 90 team members
Exceeded budget productivity targets
Successful implementation of Nursing Certification recognition and Career Ladder
Program
Exceeded CCU and 5East Telemetry nursing satisfaction scores
Major contributor for Magnet re-application with award for re-designation (2006)
Prepared for Joint Commission survey and successfully passed with Commendation 2006

Unit Director of Coronary Care Unit

East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA

MARY D. GENOVESE
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Responsibilities:

Accomplishments:

November, 1998 July, 2001

Responsibilities:

Accomplishments:

1981 - 1998

Supported the Vice President of Critical Care of East Jefferson General Hospital. Manage
staffing, budget, and oversee the continuous, effective operation of a 12-bed CCU with 24
hour accountability. Supervised a combined staff of approximately 35 team members
Exceeded budget productivity targets
Exceeded CCU nursing satisfaction scores
Lead development for Hospital Pharmacology Competency for Nursing
Lead for achievement of the 1st Magnet Hospital in Louisiana
Lead for successful Joint Commission survey 2003

Co-Manager- Coronary Care Unit

East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA
Report to the Vice President of Critical Care of East Jefferson General Hospital. Comanage staffing, budget, and oversee the continuous, effective operation of a 12-bed
CCU with 24 hour accountability. Supervised a combined staff of approximately 35 team
members
Exceeded budget productivity targets
Exceeded CCU nursing satisfaction scores
Accomplished successful JCAHO Accreditation 2000

Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, and Preceptor in Coronary Care Unit

East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA

1992-1995
Accomplishments:

Home Health Care Nurse with focus on Cardiac Patients

1978-1981

Staff Nurse on 2East Stepdown Telemetry/Post CCU

Pioneered successful Heart Failure Program for homebound patients that led to improved
patient outcomes (decreased hospital readmissions and improved quality of life)
Metropolitan Home Health/East Jefferson Home Health Metairie, LA

East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA

MEDICAL EDUCATION
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS
Master of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NURSING
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

MARY D. GENOVESE
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Board of Nurse Examiners State of Louisiana #039208

Certified in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) since 1989 to present
Current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)- National and Local Chapter
Louisiana and New Orleans Organization of Nurse Executives
American College of Healthcare Executives
American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Annually attend AACN National Teaching Institute (NTI) to remain abreast of current
treatment modalities and products related to Critical Care and Telemetry
2012 - Presented lecture on Quality Improvement for the American College of Healthcare
Executive group as preparation for the Board of Governor's Exam
2009 - Presented Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) poster at LSU Research Day
2008 - Featured speaker for the Metairie Women's Club on Women's Health Issues
March 25, 2004 - Presented "Achieving Magnet Status: A Unique Approach for a
Community Based Hospital" at LSU Research Day

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

2011- EJGH Critical Care Division awarded national recognition by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC) for Certification Advocacy
2009 - New Orleans City Business Woman of the Year Honoree
May 2008 - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
July 2008 - Magna Cum Laude - Loyola University
2005 - Nominated for Nightingale Nursing Administrator of the Year (Louisiana State
Nurses Association)
2000 - Great 100 Nurse (New Orleans District Nurses Association)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Volunteer for March of Dimes March for Babies, American Cancer Society, Susan G.
Komen, American Heart Association, and the New Orleans Medical Mission annually
Volunteer for the Rotary Club of New Orleans

MARY D. GENOVESE
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mdgenovese21@yahoo.com
(504) 888-6052 Home (504) 722-6720 Mobile