Jason Nasr
Fresno,CA
Summary
Solutions-driven individual with a proven track record of solving complex problems and executing strategies. Strong skills in managing patient-provider and patient-care team relationships. Experienced in coaching and mentoring Agile teams for highly effective results. Solid writing, presentation, and negotiation skills. Highly organized and able to handle multiple responsibilities and projects to successful completion. Strong project management skills, FAC-COR I certification, and knowledge of Six Sigma tools and methodologies. Health Informatics Workflow Redesign Specialist with GOOGLE Project Management Certifications, bringing a unique perspective to the table. Fluent in both English and Arabic, well-equipped to navigate diverse environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief, Respiratory Care Services
Veterans Affairs Central Valley Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Manage and direct programs to deliver health care services to Veterans
- Directly contribute to the administrative management of the VAMC Fresno and the principal advisor for planning, organizing, developing, managing, and evaluating the programs under my supervision
- Develop and report to higher level leadership changes in budget requirements based on anticipated workload and productivity capability of the department
- Prepare special reports and responses for the medical center leadership, VISN or central office, which may be highly sensitive, confidential, and of a complex nature
- Serve as a consultant and work in collaboration with case managers, discharge coordinators, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and ancillary staff regarding the respiratory care provided
- Develop audits and select methods for measuring quality of services
- Responsible for ensuring all legal, regulatory, quality and safety standards are met, including Joint Commission, AWE and OIG requirements, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Blood Borne Pathogens, Chemical Hazards, CPR, education documentation, patient confidentiality, employee orientation, and employee competency
- Perform administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised
- Prepare and follow up on actions for most supervisory personnel functions
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Manager
Saint Agnes Medical Center
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Perform all routine and complex prescribed respiratory care procedures and therapies to meet cardiopulmonary needs of the patient
- Bedside Spirometry/Pulmonary Function Tests
- Critical Care (medical & Coronary, Cardiovascular)
- ED, Med/Surg, Sub Acute, and special procedures
- Mentor new Therapists & RCP students
- Member of Rapid Response Team
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Agnes Medical Center
09.2006 - 04.2020
- Perform all routine and complex prescribed respiratory care procedures and therapies to meet the cardiopulmonary needs of the patient.
- Bedside Spirometry/Pulmonary Function Tests.
- Critical Care (medical & Coronary, Cardiovascular).
- ED, Med/Surg, Sub Acute, and special procedures.
- Mentor new Therapists & RCP students.
- Member of Rapid Response Team.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Operations Manager
Flint Ink North America
12.1994 - 10.2004
- Managed company operations with responsibility for profit and loss, scheduling, training, and inventory control
- Project Management
- Disseminated safety information and monitored employee compliance with regulatory and organizational policies
- Recruited, hired, and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations
- Reviewed daily financial reports and reconciled accounts to keep information current and accurate
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements
- Performed staff management, task allocation, and materials coordination duties to surpass business goals
- Defined business requirements, data models, and report structures to enhance organizational efficiencies
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems
- Collaborated with subordinate managers to assess needs and optimize activities
Education
Federal Acquisition Certification For Contracting
VAMC Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2024
Project Management Certificate -
GOOGLE
San Francisco, CA09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Boise State University
Boise, ID08.2020
Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) -
National Board of Respiratory Care
Overland Park, Kansas01.2015
Certificate - COPD Educator
American Association For Respiratory Care
09.2012
Health Informatics Certificate - Workflow Redesign Specialist
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA08.2012
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA09.2006
GREEN BELT – SIX SIGMA -
FLINT INK
Ann Arbor, MI01.2003
Skills
- Recommending solutions
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Green Belt - Six Sigma
- Workflow Management
- Crucial Conversations
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Management
Accomplishments
- FAC-COR Level I
- Green Belt - Six Sigma
- Project Management & Team Leadership Training
- Develop Process Improvement procedures to improve operational & clinical efficiency.
- Analyze current process standards and metrics to provide solutions for improvements.
- Perform data gathering, root cause analysis and performance trending to develop appropriate process control changes.
- Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to develop process improvement reports for setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations and conclusions.
- Prioritize and implement process change requirements based on the critical project needs.
- Determine fiscal requirements and personnel resources required for process re-engineering of process change.
- Prepare and manage budgetary requirements for process re-engineering.
- Inform respective teams on process improvement and re-engineering strategies.
- Work with the team to recommend appropriate changes in process/approach.
- Prepare communication plans regarding process re-engineering for multiple stakeholders.
- Manage projects involving engineering, research, maintenance, and operations.
- Update and maintain documentation on Process Improvements and Process Performance.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Recognized as Employee of the year for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Activities
- Boise State University Alum.
- Primary Philanthropy: Delta Sigma Phi
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
COPD Educator
Green Belt- Six Sigma
Project Management - Google
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chief, Respiratory Care Services
Veterans Affairs Central Valley Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Manager
Saint Agnes Medical Center
04.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Agnes Medical Center
09.2006 - 04.2020
Operations Manager
Flint Ink North America
12.1994 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Boise State University
Health Informatics Certificate - Workflow Redesign Specialist
Fresno City College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
San Joaquin Valley College
GREEN BELT – SIX SIGMA -
FLINT INK
Federal Acquisition Certification For Contracting
VAMC Fresno
Project Management Certificate -
GOOGLE
Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) -
National Board of Respiratory Care
Certificate - COPD Educator
American Association For Respiratory Care
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