SHAMETRA MYERS, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NURSING & OPERATIONS
Florence
Summary
Visionary healthcare executive with over 18 years of leadership experience in nursing, operations, and facility administration. Expertise in driving clinical excellence, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and aligning operations with strategic goals. Proven success in elevating patient outcomes, improving employee engagement, and enhancing financial performance while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Passionate about shaping the future of healthcare delivery through innovation, inclusivity, and exemplary leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Executive Director
MUSC Health Marion Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Partner with CEO/COO to oversee hospital operations, including clinical and administrative functions
- Drive patient satisfaction and experience through evidence-based practice and policy adherence
- Collaborate with the CMO on quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance
- Optimize staffing and resource utilization to meet organizational goals, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes
- Work closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Director of Critical Care Services
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Managed five units, including ICUs and telemetry, overseeing 120+ staff members
- Increased ICU throughput and reduced length of stay through process optimization
- Opened a 12-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit to address regional care gaps
- Designed and implemented cost-containment strategies, reducing operational expenses by 10%
Nurse Manager, Progressive Care Unit
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Directed 40+ staff members in delivering high-quality patient care in a cardiac, progressive care unit
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Achieved consistent compliance with state and federal regulations
- Increased employee retention rates by implementing mentorship programs and leadership development initiatives
Interim Nurse Educator for Critical Care
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed and delivered competency-based training programs for nursing staff, improving patient care metrics
- Assessed new nurse performance and provided feedback to facilitate new nurse success.
- Maintained compliance with accreditation standards by updating curriculum materials in accordance with industry best practices.
Charge Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to clinical and operational standards
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to deliver superior patient outcomes
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science - Nursing
Francis Marion University
Florence, SCAssociate Degree - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SCBachelor of Science - Biology
Columbia College
Columbia, SCSkills
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Initiatives
- Patient Safety Initiatives
- Staff Development
- Retention Strategies
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Accreditation
- DEI Advocacy
- Staff Management
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Project management
Certification
Registered Nurse (State of South Carolina)
Community Service
- Organizer, Pee Dee Medical Professionals Association Annual Walk-to-Health
- Host, Greater Gethsemane Church Annual Health Fair
- Youth Mentor, Henry Timrod Elementary School
Leadership Highlights
- Elevated patient satisfaction scores by 15% through innovative care models.
- Reduced Emergency Department throughput times specifically focusing on admit to floor times in an effort to improve patient safety and satisfaction.
- Improved employee engagement by 0.18 points to secure hospital's position as the highest scoring in the system
Accomplishments
2012 Nurse of the Year, Carolinas Hospital System
2013 Palmetto Gold, Carolinas Hospital System
2013 Leadership Carolinas Graduate
2018 Leadership Florence Graduate
Timeline
Executive Director
MUSC Health Marion Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Director of Critical Care Services
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2022
Nurse Manager, Progressive Care Unit
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2017
Interim Nurse Educator for Critical Care
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
Charge Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Francis Marion University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Columbia College
Registered Nurse (State of South Carolina)
Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Nurse Executive, Advanced (NEA-BC)
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
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