Mike Valdez
Healthcare Operations & Strategy | Clinical Throughput, Workforce Optimization & Systems Improvement
- Role
- Project Manager Iii at Kaiser Permanente
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mike Valdez
Strategic, analytical, and results-driven Project & Program Manager with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to achieve objectives in established and start-up environments. Expertise in healthcare operations, process improvement, and quality assurance, with a focus on enhancing patient care outcomes through innovative solutions. Skilled in optimizing workflows, analyzing processes, and implementing strategies that drive efficiency and elevate service standards. Seeking opportunities to leverage extensive leadership skills to develop impactful programs and implement efficient project workflows to optimize services.
Experience
Project Manager Iii
Jan 2026 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Lead cross-functional clinical operations initiatives across OB, Pediatrics, and NICU, aligning physician, nursing, and administrative stakeholders to improve throughput and capacity utilization- Built and implemented service line dashboards tracking census, LOS, staffing ratios, and discharge flow to inform executive decision-making- Facilitated Lean value stream mapping sessions to identify bottlenecks in inpatient and ambulatory workflows, driving measurable reductions in delays- Partner with clinical leadership to develop workforce optimization strategies amid union constraints and active labor negotiations- Drive cross-department coordination between OB, NICU, Pediatrics, ED, and ancillary services to reduce handoff friction and improve patient flow.
Education
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, General
2013 — 2017
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