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Rolynn Navarro

@rolynnnavarro

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RN with MBA for 15+ years leading high-performing cardiovascular and critical care programs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in a progressive healthcare organization that values innovation and collaboration.

I am a dynamic and results-driven healthcare executive with over 15 years of experience leading high-performing cardiovascular service lines and critical care programs across multi-system hospital environments. My expertise lies in strategic planning, structural heart and electrophysiology program development, service line integration, and operational excellence. I have a proven ability to drive measurable performance improvements, build collaborative teams, and support system-wide alignment.

In my current role as Director of Critical Care at Lubbock Heart and Surgical Hospital, I successfully reduced agency use by 80% through acuity-based staffing models and established ER cross-training pathways, which led to a 20% reduction in ER agency coverage. My previous experience as Corporate Director at Tenet Healthcare allowed me to save $580K through vendor contract negotiations and implement over 50 projects, achieving significant cost savings and operational improvements across multiple facilities.

Throughout my career, I have consistently focused on enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. I have led initiatives that improved CardioMEMS ROI, achieved 100% compliance in data submissions, and successfully managed full EMR implementations. My commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery drives my passion for leading teams and improving patient outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Corporate Director, CV/Neurodiagnostics Clinical Applications

Tenet Healthcare

Nov 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Saved $580K through vendor contract negotiations and system standardizations. Implemented over 50 projects in 2 years with up to $200K annual cost savings. Created a 5-year CV applications roadmap impacting structure and reporting across Tenet facilities.

Project Management Strategic Planning

Senior Cardiology Operations Consultant

Change Healthcare via Apex Systems

May 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Led hospital engagements resulting in $75K

$250K improvements per project. Supported product development for operational assessment tools and CV alignment.

Product Development Cardiovascular Alignment

Cardiovascular Service Line Director

Regional Medical Center at San Jose

Nov 2015 - May 2019 (3 years 6 months)

Improved CardioMEMS ROI by 10% via inventory and documentation workflows. Reduced CIED spend by 8%; drove 95% contract compliance with vendor partners. Corrected CV quality fallouts through 100% audit and documentation validation.

CardioMEMS Inventory Management Quality Assurance

Director of Cath Lab, Cardiology, and Critical Care Services

Southern California Hospital

Oct 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year)

Improved HCAHPS by 7% and NHPPD by 4% through staff education and documentation changes. Achieved 100% timely ACC-NCDR data submissions.

ACC NCDR Data Submission Quality Improvement

Clinical Consultant/Analyst

MD Buyline

May 2014 - Oct 2014 (5 months)

Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Advisor for IBM Watson software development, focusing on orthopedic and cardiac implant supply chains and clinical performance analytics. Led the structure and analysis of information tables for question-and-answer modules, improving response quality from the IBM Watson product.

IBM Watson Supply Chain

Senior Consultant

Santa Rosa Consulting

Dec 2013 - May 2014 (5 months)

Provided Meditech EMR consulting for optimization of clinical workflows and EMR design. Recommended and applied improvements to achieve Meaningful Use attestation and compliance.

Meditech EMR Meaningful Use Regulatory Compliance

Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Clinical Officer

Pine Creek Medical Center

Apr 2011 - Nov 2013 (2 years 7 months)

Successfully led Joint Commission reaccreditation with zero IJs. Managed full EMR implementation hospital-wide with 100% adoption. Maintained ALOS within 90

95% GMLOS across DRGs.

EMR Implementations Clinical Operations Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

California Coast University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a Master of Business Administration degree, focusing on advanced business principles and management strategies relevant to various industries. Gained expertise in leadership, finance, and operations.

California State University, Dominguez Hills

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University, Dominguez Hills. This program provided comprehensive training in nursing theory and practice, preparing for a professional career in healthcare.

Saddleback College

Associate of Science in Nursing, Nursing

Earned an Associate of Science in Nursing from Saddleback College. This foundational program equipped me with essential nursing skills and knowledge, serving as a stepping stone for further education and clinical practice.