Brad Simons, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, RHCCNO

Chief Operating Officer | Highly Motivated & Strategic Leader | Collaborative

Saranac, Michigan, United States

About

Experienced Registered Nurse with a proven background in both frontline and executive leadership, complemented by hands-on bedside nursing experience. A dynamic and highly motivated leader known for strategic thinking and goal-driven execution, with a strong commitment to improving access, quality, and outcomes in Rural Health.

Experience

  • Eaton Rapids Medical Center (6 yrs 6 mos)
    • Chief Operating Officer
      Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Executive Leader for all clinical departments at ERMC. Monitor budgets, FTEs, budget variances.

    • Chief Nursing Officer
      Jun 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Executive Leader with direct oversight of 16 clinical and non-clinical departments (Surgery, Endo, Infusion, Wound Clinic, Inpatient, Lab, Radiology, Specialty Clinics, Rehab, Sleep Center, Rural Health Clinics, Orthopedic Clinic, Pharmacy, Infection Control/Nursing Education, Risk Management/Quality, Medical Staff). Monitor department budgets, budget variances, productivity and FTEs. Analysis growth opportunities for organization but evaluating needs for additional service lines.

    • Emergency and Trauma Program Manager
      Jan 2020 - Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      24-hour accountability for a 12 bed Emergency Department. Oversee all aspects of a Level 4 Trauma Center certified by the State of Michigan. Oversee ED Provider retention and recruitment. - implementation of new sepsis and stroke protocols. - assisted with Kronos Workforce Ready roll-out. - Assisted with Meditech Expanse implementation.

  • Sparrow Ionia Hospital (6 yrs 5 mos)
    • Nursing Supervisor
      Oct 2018 - Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Ensure adequate staffing to provide safe, excellent patient care. Assist within departments as needed. Assist with patient throughput throughout the Organization. Perform Utilization Review for patients on the Inpatient Unit. Deal with patient/family and visitor complaints.

    • Assistant Department Manager
      Sep 2017 - Oct 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Assist in the management of a 12 bed Emergency Department. Monitor performance of 20+ employees (RNs, EMTs, HUCs). Provide coaching for employees. Assist with the management of the Trauma Services Department at Sparrow Ionia, currently seeking Level 4 State Verification. Perform data analysis and chart reviews for performance improvement. Provide education to staff based on data collected. Uses PDCA to help with process improvements. Improved scheduling for ED staff using Kronos. Round with Staff and patients on a monthly basis. Implemented staff huddles to keep staff informed of changes within the Emergency Department.

    • Emergency Room RN
      Sep 2015 - Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Provide care to ED patients with multiple health issues. Initiate Nursing Protcols for ED patients. PI for the ED, such as STEMI, Restraints, Sedation. Report monthly to ED manager with PI data and complete PDSAs on data that doesn't meet national standards. Implement process changes to help provide timely quality patient care. Trauma Performance Improvement RN: Assist with PI for Trauma Patients. Complete PI requirements based on the State of Michigan and American College of Surgeons. Create and review policies for the Trauma Service Line. Attend monthly Trauma Meetings. Report information to Trauma Program Manager and Medical Director. Provide Staff Education to improve overall care of the Trauma Patients in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Units. Act as resource nursing supervisor.

  • Registered Nurse at Metro Health
    Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

    RN Emergency Department