Teresa Cochran

Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Atrium Health Anson, excelling in strategic planning and operational efficiency. Proven track record in enhancing patient-centered care and driving quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in budget management and team leadership, fostering a culture of excellence and compliance across diverse healthcare settings.

Nurse Executive Certification, American Nurses Association, 2015

• MBA
• BSN
• RN NE-BC

• Director of Nursing Services, Atrium Health Anson, 05/01/14, current, Management and oversight for all clinical departments, including Emergency Services, Inpatient Nursing, Diabetes Education, Behavioral Health, Nursing Supervision, and Clinical Education., Oversight of all aspects of patient-centered care delivery, Responsible for managing productivity and staffing for 80+ FTE’s., Drives patient-focused quality and performance initiatives, Reduction in patient fall rate and fall rates with serious injury, Functions as Administrator-on-Call, Leads hospital Readmissions Committee
• Assistant Nurse Manager, Anson Community Hospital, 10/01/09, 05/01/14, Assisted Nurse Manager with budget and system goals, Mentored staff and supplemented staffing for admissions, Case management related to mental health patient population
• Sr. Director Clinical Services, Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 05/01/08, 05/01/09, Responsible for Admissions Department, Hospital Team, & Kids Path programs., Maintained budget, interviewed potential employees, mentored staff and planned for unit, staff and patient care needs, Supplement staffing needs for admissions as well as hospitalized patient duties, Implementation of new COP’s, Assist in development of streamlined electronic documentation