SHELINA MEGHJI
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished healthcare leader with over 35 years of experience. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and ensuring client centered care. Recognized for skilled leadership in optimizing resource utilization, implementing innovative clinical programs and leading strategic initiatives, while promoting a culture of health, safety and wellness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Priority Access / LTC Contracts
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
2018.02 - Current
- Implements, delivers and evaluates services that enable clients to transition from acute and community to Long Term Care sites
- Liaises with acute and community partners to ensure positive outcomes, utilizing a client centered approach.
- Responsible for the oversight and administration of all service contracts, and ensures compliance with contractual expectations, legal requirements & policies established by the Health Authority and the Ministry of Health.
- Develops, implements, monitors and makes recommendations for mitigation of variances in service delivery and funding of contracted service providers.
Manager, Care Management Program
Vancouver General Hospital
2010.11 - 2018.01
- Provided leadership, coaching and mentoring to 35 Care Management Leaders (CMLs) and Care Management Social Workers (CMSW) to support medically appropriate patient care and effective utilization management practices.
- Consulted and collaborated with other organizational leaders to support resolution of patient care issues and to ensure seamless and safe patient flow through continuum of care. Liaised with community partners to facilitate smooth transitions for patients from home to post-hospital settings.
- Actively participated in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of an Ideal Transition Home Initiative as well as rollout of iCARE Methodology for patient care and discharge planning.
- Collected, analyzed and reported data for readmissions and projected and confirmed discharges using Bed Management Technology, PCIS and other databases.
Clinical Coordinator, Care Management Program
Vancouver General Hospital
2007.09 - 2010.10
- Streamlined processes for increased efficiency in patient care delivery, reducing wait times and improving overall satisfaction.
- Championed a patient-centered approach by actively involving patients and their families in the care planning process.
- Managed complex patient cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Facilitated weekly Long Length of Stay (LLOS) meetings on all units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC04.1987
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinker
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
Manager, Priority Access / LTC Contracts
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
2018.02 - Current
Manager, Care Management Program
Vancouver General Hospital
2010.11 - 2018.01
Clinical Coordinator, Care Management Program
Vancouver General Hospital
2007.09 - 2010.10
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia
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