Jason Garreaux Roberts
Albemarle
Summary
Dynamic Nursing Leader with expertise in Behavioral Health, Quality Improvement, and Staff Development. Proven success in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Psychiatric Services
CaroMont Regional Medical Center
Gastonia
05.2025 - Current
- Oversaw operational strategies to enhance patient care services.
- Directed interdisciplinary teams to improve service delivery efficiency.
- Managed budget allocations for departmental resources and staffing needs.
- Implemented policies ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations for health outreach efforts.
Corporate Project Chief Nursing Officer
Acadia Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
- Directed nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop strategic healthcare initiatives.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to improve care coordination.
- Advocated for patient needs in organizational policy discussions.
- Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
Chief Nursing Officer
Universal Health Services, Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services
Winston-Salem
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Led nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to enhance service delivery.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
- Managed departmental budgets and resource allocations for effective operations.
- Prepared quarterly patient care assessments and made appropriate recommendations.
Program Director, Behavioral Health
Universal Health Services, Horizon Health
Louisburg
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed and implemented program strategies to enhance service delivery.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align project goals and timelines.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on program procedures and best practices.
- Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies.
- Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
Staff Educator/Nursing Supervisor
Universal Health Services
Conway
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Developed educational programs for clinical staff training and development.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance team skills and knowledge retention.
- Designed activities that promoted critical thinking skills among students.
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans that were engaging and rigorous.
- Assisted administrators in assessing teacher effectiveness through formal evaluations.
Behavioral Health Nurse Manager
Carolinas Healthcare System
Davidson
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatments.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best practices in patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient encounters according to HIPAA regulations.
- Taught classes on mental health awareness or addiction recovery at local schools or community centers.
- Participated in regularly scheduled meetings with supervisors to discuss clinical cases and improve quality of care.
Clinical Nursing Faculty Instructor
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Developed course materials and lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student learning and participation.
- Organized workshops and events to promote student engagement and community involvement.
- Maintained current knowledge of educational trends and best practices in teaching methodologies.
Behavioral Health Nurse Manager
Park Ridge Health
Asheville
10.2010 - 09.2013
- Assessed patient mental health needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatments.
- Educated patients and families on behavioral health conditions and recovery strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient encounters according to HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best practices in patient care.
Education
Doctorate - Nursing Leadership
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO08.2025
Master's - Nursing Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2015
Bachelor's - Nursing
E.C.P.I. University
Virginia Beach, VA12.2012
Associate - Nursing
Medical Careers Institute
Richmond, VA12.2001
Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Nursing Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Development
- Patient Care
- Clinical Operations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budgeting
- Team Management
- Crisis Management
- Education
- Policy Development
- Clinical leadership
- Team collaboration
- Educational program development
- Strategic planning
Certification
- CPR Certification
- CPI Certification
Accomplishments
- Pioneered quality improvement projects, measurably enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Translated evidence-based practices into daily routines, improving patient care.
- Encouraged staff participation in decision-making, effectively solving problems.
- Collaborated with executives to optimize nursing care and ensure accreditation standards, fostering continuous improvement.
- Led staff development initiatives, identifying growth opportunities to enhance clinical operations.
- Utilized data-driven insights to drive enhancements in patient care.
- Developed comprehensive care planning for psychiatric units in alignment with JCAHO standards and local regulations.
- Oversaw fiscal budgeting, enhancing operational efficiency in psychiatric care delivery.
- Managed nursing staff in a 105-bed facility, ensuring optimal healthcare delivery.
- Coordinated with physicians and leadership to address operational challenges.
- Implemented educational programs that elevated patient care standards.
- Managed care coordination for Medicaid Advantage patients, improving service delivery.
- Led two Crisis Stabilization Units, streamlining operations and enhancing care standards.
- Initiated Quality Improvement initiatives, mitigating risks and enhancing performance.
- Mentored nursing students, promoting improved patient care and aiding in their career development.
- Fostered a patient-centric environment that harmonizes medical needs with comfort.
Nursing Licenses
RN, 10/01/25, NC
Timeline
Director of Psychiatric Services
CaroMont Regional Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Corporate Project Chief Nursing Officer
Acadia Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
Chief Nursing Officer
Universal Health Services, Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services
01.2021 - 12.2022
Program Director, Behavioral Health
Universal Health Services, Horizon Health
04.2020 - 04.2021
Staff Educator/Nursing Supervisor
Universal Health Services
09.2017 - 09.2019
Behavioral Health Nurse Manager
Carolinas Healthcare System
01.2014 - 01.2017
Clinical Nursing Faculty Instructor
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
07.2012 - 12.2014
Behavioral Health Nurse Manager
Park Ridge Health
10.2010 - 09.2013
Doctorate - Nursing Leadership
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Master's - Nursing Leadership
Walden University
Bachelor's - Nursing
E.C.P.I. University
Associate - Nursing
Medical Careers Institute
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