Sherri G.

About Sherri G.

I have over 35 years in the Healthcare Industry. 30 years as a Nurse. 15 years in Marketing and Business Development. 15 years in Operations in Healthcare. Strategic planning and implementation. Over 10 years in Human Resources Strategy and Initiatives. Diversity and Inclusion Trainer.Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures management. Pre and Post transitional management. Contract management,contract negotiations and assignments. Project Management.Supply Chain Management. Inventory Management. Multi-state oversite. Strategic Sourcing. Financial Management. Contract Negotiations.Eprocurement.3PL. Strategic Sourcing. Cost savings initiatives.MMIS and EDI.Strategic Sourcing Executive.Contracting and Procurement.Contract Lifecycle. Negotiations. Supply Chain Procurement. Sales and professional services agreements. Consignments. Purchase agreements. Leases. and more.Lean, Six Sigma and agile PM methodologies. Risk Management. Quality and Legal compliance. Survey readiness. Mock Surveys. and Infection Control. Performance Improvement professional.Revenue Cycle Management- 15 years.AREAS OF EXPERTISE- End-to-End Revenue Cycle Management- Charge Capture & Revenue Integrity- Denials Management & Appeals Strategy- Clinical & Financial Interface Oversight- Full-Cycle Contract Management- KPI Development & Financial Reporting- Compliance, SOX, and Audit Readiness- Project Management (Lean, Agile, Kaizen)- EHR/RCM System Integration- Strategic Operations LeadershipConsulting Available. I have management experience in Acute Care Hospitals, IRF, SNF, LTACH and Home Health. Case Management- Meditech-Cerner-Interqual experience. Nurse Extender experience. clinical audits. appeals and denials, MDS and IRF PAI experience. Education and Training Implementation.My skill set includes technical expertise, strategic analysis, leadership, tactical execution, financial management, project management, communication and interpersonal skills.I have an MBA/ MHA. As a military family we have lived in different places. I have worked contracts in different states that have allowed me to have a diverse experience and background in healthcare. We are no longer active duty military.Please contact me regarding Job Openings. Thank you

Experience

1. Principal Sourcing Officer

   Vanderbilt Health Purchasing Collaborative

   Jan 2025 — Present · US

   Principal Sourcing Officer. Strategic Sourcing. Supply Chain Procurement. Project Management. Purchased Services. Servicing over 8 k locations with multiple classes of trade. Cost Savings. Cost Avoidance. Financial Management.

Education

• Kaplan College-San Diego

  Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing

  1994 — 1995

• Kaplan College-San Diego

  Medical Assistant, Nursing

  1990 — 1991

• California Coast University

  Bachelors in Business Marketing, Marketing in Healthcare

  2010 — 2011

• California Coast University

  MBA/MHA, Healthcare Administration

  2014 — 2015