10 hospital emergency department operations experts

Experience: Director of Emergency Trauma Services, Critical Care, Med Surg Neuro Trauma · Allina Health

Former Director of Emergency Trauma Services, Critical Care, Med Surg Neuro Trauma at Allina Health (2015–2020), a role the profile places at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and Mercy Hospital- Unity Campus in Fridley. Former Emergency Department Patient Care Manager (2012–2015) and Emergency Department Patient Care Supervisor (2011–2012) at Allina Health, and Director of Operations there since 2022.

Experience: Director of Emergency Services · Shawnee Mission Health

Director of Emergency Services at Shawnee Mission Health since 2009, a role the profile describes as daily operations of three emergency departments: one 40 bed ER and two free standing ERs with 9 beds each. Former Manager of Emergency Services at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (2005–2009).

Experience: Director of Critical Care Services and the Emergency Department · Enloe Health

Director of Critical Care Services and the Emergency Department at Enloe Health since 2022, a role the profile describes as responsible for success in financial management, human resources management, leadership, quality, and operational management objectives. Former Director of Critical Care Services (2021–2022) and Manager of Intensive Care Unit and Neuro-trauma Intensive Care Unit (2016–2021) at Enloe Health.

Experience: Regional Director of Emergency Department Operations · Lifepoint Health®

Regional Director of Emergency Department Operations at Lifepoint Health® since 2016. Former Performance Improvement Lead at Cerner Corporation (2011–2016) and Manager Performance Improvement at BJC Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospitals (2007–2010), and Management Engineer Consultant at BJC Health (2005–2007).

Experience: Director of Patient Care Services Emergency Department & Clinical Decision Unit · Emory Healthcare

Director of Patient Care Services Emergency Department & Clinical Decision Unit at Emory Healthcare since 2026, a title the profile also lists for 2022 to 2023. Former Director of Patient Care Services Emergency & Behavioral Health (2023–2026) and Unit Director - Emergency Department (2021–2022) at Emory Healthcare.

Experience: Clinical Director of the Emergency Department · HonorHealth, John C. Lincoln Medical Center

Former Clinical Director of the Emergency Department at HonorHealth, John C. Lincoln Medical Center (2012–2016), where the profile describes staff management, including hiring, scheduling, budget and payroll, of 120 employees for a 43 bed ED/Trauma Center, and active participation in a daily management system that included emergency department (ED) throughput. Former Clinical Coordinator there (2011–2012).

Experience: Director of Clinical Operations, Memorial Campus Emergency Department · UMass Memorial Medical Center

Director of Clinical Operations, Memorial Campus Emergency Department at UMass Memorial Medical Center since 2020. Former Medical Director, Emergency Department, Framingham Union Campus at MetroWest Medical Center (2007–2020) and Emergency Physician at MetroWest Medical Center (1996–2020).

Experience: Director of Emergency Services · Piedmont

Director of Emergency Services at Piedmont since 2022. Former Director Emergency Department - Antelope Valley Hospital - Level 2 Trauma Center (2020–2022) and Manager of Emergency Department - Antelope Valley Hospital - Level 2 Trauma Center (2019–2020) at Antelope Valley Medical Center.

Experience: Director ED EMS Disaster ICU CVICU Regional Centralized Telemetry · Presence Health - St. Joseph Hospital

Director ED EMS Disaster ICU CVICU Regional Centralized Telemetry at Presence Health - St. Joseph Hospital since 2013. Former Manager, Orthopedic, Surgical & Neuro Units at Presence Health - St. Joseph Hospital (2011–2013), Clinical Bed Manager at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (2009–2011) and Registered Nurse - Emergency Trauma Nurse at Loyola University Medical Center (2002–2009).

Experience: Director Of Emergency Services · Wellstar Health System

Director Of Emergency Services at Wellstar Health System since 2019. Former Director Emergency Department, Observation Unit, Tranportation Deparment and Float Pool at Southern Regional Medical Center (2010–2016) and Chief Nursing Officer at Shelby Baptist Medical Center (2006–2010).