PRISSANA ALSTON, Ed.D.

, RN, NEA-BC
DIX HILLS, NY 11746

CELL #: (516) 848-3441

PROFILE SUMMARY:

Executive Level Administrator, Consultant and Educator in Health Care and Nursing.
Able to conceptualize and implement broad, complex programs to reach new organizational objectives.
Forecast and manage multiple projects; consistently meeting budget targets and schedule deadlines.
Resourceful and innovative in problem solving, with a keen focus on averting operational disruptions.
Educational background and practical experience in human resources and community relations.

EMPLOYMENT:
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Bronx, New York
2008 8/25/14
Assistant Vice President, Patient Care Services
Direct operations for the Radiology Department, MICU, CCU, Inpatient Unit, Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department,
GI, Staffing Office, Operating Room, PACU, PST, MCH, Medical/surgical Units, NICU, Pediatrics, Ambulatory Services,
Cardiac Catheterization Unit and Evening/Night Patient Care Managers.
Foster empowered decision making, accountability and autonomy in nursing practice.
Successful measurable outcomes in Critical Care for 2013; National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), MICU
CLABS 1.0, NHSN 1.4; VAP 0.4 NHSN 2.1; UTI 0.4 NHSN 2.2; CCU CLABS 0, NHSN 1.1; VAP 0, NHSN 1.1;
UTI 0, NHSN 2.0.
Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) indicators achieved were 95% and above for 2013.
Incorporate the mission and vision of the institution into the philosophy of nursing practice.
Collaborate with other disciplines at all levels in development, implementation and evaluation of programs.
Chair committees
Coordinate and implement new programs eg. PCI, Operating Room staff on-call, Short Stay Observation Unit
A successful contributor as noted by American Heart Association with decreasing mortality by 15-25%.
Provide fiscal management and participate in budget projections for salary and OTPS.
Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Center, NY
Director of Nursing
2007 - 2008
Direct operations and serve as catalyst for the Emergency Department, Maternal-Child Health, Behavioral Health,
Medical-Surgery, Peri-Operative Services, Critical Care, Endoscopy, Outpatient Services, Cardiac Catherization,
and Patient Guest Relations. Administrator on call on a rotational basis.
Provide fiscal oversight of resources to optimize the provision of quality care.
Collaborate with executive leadership in planning new projects.
Establish respectful, collaborative relationships with medical staff, clinical and support services.
Chair committees to evaluate systems processes to enhance and sustain quality patient care.
Monitor and evaluate compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards.
Contribute to nursing education and professional development.
Analyze data and information to evaluate and identify opportunities for improving services.
Appointed as a member of the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Participate in recruitment and retention efforts to assure qualified nursing personnel.
Create and foster a climate of effective communication.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Deputy Director
2006 - 2007
Direct operations in the Cardiovascular Service, Medicine-Surgery, Maternal-Child Health and Dialysis Division in a
leading urban medical center providing advanced and comprehensive care; report to the Chief Nursing Officer.
Bottom-line accountability for budget, materials and human resources management.
Integrate multi-level operational components to create an outcome based Patient Focused Care environment.
Collaborate with a dynamic team of Directors to develop initiatives for enhancing community relations.
Monitor CQI trends; utilize findings for corrective planning via staff continuing education programs.
Active role on committees; liaison within areas of responsibility and all in-house departments and disciplines.

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The Silvercrest Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Briarwood, NY

New York Hospital Queens, Flushing, NY
Vice President of Nursing
2003 - 2006
Key Executive for Nursing; report to the Senior Vice-President of a 320-bed full service, skilled nursing care facility.
Responsible for overseeing clinical operations, analyzing and coordinating multi-disciplinary patient services
Accountable for budget preparation; forecast projects in progress or under consideration.
Brought occupancy rate to 97% during first year of tenure; received deficiency free JCAHO/ NYSDOH surveys.
Reduced facility liability through heightened staff education; documented falls decreased by 29% within one year.
Operationalized a hospice program and developed strategies for expanding its referral base.
Broad experience in Human Resource recruitment, retention, training and personnel management.
Comprehensive knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, managed care and third party reimbursement.
New York Hospital Queens, Flushing, NY
Director of Patient Care Services
1999 - 2003
Administrative and Clinical Director for MICU, CCU, Hemodialysis, five Medical-Surgical units and a Level I ED.
House Administrator on a rotational basis; reported to the Senior V.P of Patient Care Services.
Bottom-line accountability for departmental budgets totaling $20M.
Planned, executed and completed the start up of a new Emergency Department (ED); allocated space, reviewed
architectural plans, worked with facility planners, selected equipment and completely staffed unit.
Brought the project through to final regulatory approval and compliance with OSHA/ NYSDOH mandates.
Opened a state-of-the-art Neuroscience Unit, networked with the Senior VP of Medical Affairs and key
departments in actualizing the plan. Projected anticipated program growth and determined staffing needs.
Collaborated on a nurse management development program; redefined and expanded role responsibility.
Key member of Steering Committee for the new ED; additionally served on the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

EMPLOYMENT: (contd)
The New York Flushing Hospital, Flushing, NY
New York Hospital Queens
Assistant Director of Nursing
1997 - 1999
Administrative and clinical director for Hemodialysis, Medicine, Surgery and Gerontology.
Accountable for budget, materials and human resources management.
Maximized revenue base via development of a 60-bed Geriatric Unit; marketed facility to area nursing homes.
Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY
Nurse Manager - Oncology

1994 - 1997

New York Hospital-Cornelll Medical Center, New York, NY

Nurse Manager - Medicine-Surgery
1984 - 1994
Received promotion from staff nurse to management following exemplary performance evaluations.

EDUCATION:
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Doctorate of Education Organizational Leadership
Exploration of Communication Breakdowns and the Impact
Of Errors for Patients

Degree: 9/2014

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY

Master of Arts
Nursing Administration/ Education

Degree: 2/92

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EDUCATION: (contd)
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Science Nursing

Degree: 6/90

Flushing Hospital School of Nursing, Flushing, NY

RN Diploma Program

Diploma: 6/84

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATES:

Certified, Nurse Executive Advanced, American Nurses Credentialing Center

Certificate, Chiron Mentoring Program, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Certificate, Board Leadership Program, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
New York State Registered Professional Nurse

APPOINTMENTS:

Board Member, New York State Education Department Office of the Professions (2004-Present)
Advisory Board, Dolan Family Health Center of Huntington Hospital (2003-2005)
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Advisory Board Chair, Health Advisory Committee, New York State Senate, 14 District (2006-2007)
National Council State Board Nursing (NCSBN) Institute of Regulatory Excellence Fellowship Program (20122015)

AFFILIATIONS:

Inducted, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (1991-Present)

Member, Alumni Association, Teachers College, Columbia University (1991-Present)
Member, American College of Healthcare Executives (2006-Present)
Member, New York Organization of Nurse Executives (2010- Present)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated , Theta Iota Omega Chapter (2007- Present)

Personal and professional references will be provided upon request