Jennifer Morris
New Ross
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Program Manager with a proven track record at Ascension Health, excelling in strategic leadership and supply chain optimization. Achieved over $24 million in cost savings through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. Renowned for driving clinical integration and fostering strong relationships to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL PROGRAM MANAGER, RN, BSN
Ascension Health
Indianapolis
2024.07 - Current
- Provided strategic leadership and operational support for all three Long-Term Clinical Priority Goals (CPGs).
- Developed meeting content, progress reports, and market-facing tools to drive performance.
- Achieved combined net savings of $24,614,079 over three years from the Primary Care Access goal.
- Cultivated relationships with leaders across markets and departments to ensure effective communication.
CLINICAL MANAGER, RN, BSN
Ascension Health
Indianapolis
2023.02 - 2024.07
- Identified and implemented high-value tactics to support Long-Term Clinical Priority Goal for Primary Care Access.
- Achieved $72,000 net savings through leading product conversions for Regent ASC deployments.
- Co-led Primary Care Attachment initiative in collaboration with Community Impact Leadership across all Ascension Markets.
- Co-developed Opportunity Tactics Dashboard and Market Analysis Workbook to enhance data-driven decision-making.
CLINICAL INTEGRATION MANAGER
The Resource Group (Ascension Subsidiary)
Indianapolis
2020.08 - 2023.02
- Drove product standardization initiatives, enhancing contract compliance and operational efficiency.
- Secured approval for $103,073 spend conversion through co-leadership of Surgical PACKs review, achieving 39% savings.
- Designed new Categorization and Conversion process, streamlining 60-day item conversion workflow.
- Co-led New Products Review Committee and managed vendor coordination to implement supply chain enhancements.
- Identified approximately $518K in savings opportunities during six-month consulting engagement.
- Developed contract-aligned product crosswalk to optimize product management processes.
- Aligned stakeholders on conversion strategies through cross-functional collaboration.
- Implemented initiatives that improved adherence to contracts and optimized resource allocation.
CRITICAL PRODUCTS MANAGER
The Resource Group (Ascension Subsidiary)
Indianapolis
2019.05 - 2020.08
- Led national and local contract implementations for St. Vincent 86th Street, Women’s Hospital, and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.
- Co-managed Arjo Bed Rental Project, realizing potential annual savings of $640,000.
- Redesigned bed rental process with quick reference guide to enhance efficiency.
- Cultivated relationships with hospital leadership, clinicians, and vendors to drive strategic initiatives.
CLINICAL INTEGRATION MANAGER
The Resource Group (Ascension Subsidiary)
Indianapolis
2015.11 - 2019.05
- Directed clinical integration for new GPO participant with $75.2M supply spend, yielding $6M in savings.
- Deployed new participants onto GPO contract portfolio, completing 9-month rollout at Presence Health with over 7,000 item conversions.
- Achieved $300K in savings through analysis of $1.8M off-contract supply spend.
- Led specialized conversions for trocar and Cook GI Endoscopy, realizing annual savings of $11.4K and $215K, respectively.
RN, CHARGE NURSE / PRECEPTOR
Riley Children's Hospital IU Health
Indianapolis
2007.05 - 2015.11
- Served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor in high-acuity Emergency Department.
- Directed patient flow, coordinating with MESH and local EMS for optimal efficiency.
- Led team of nurses, technicians, and support staff to ensure quality care delivery.
- Contributed to the operations of the Level 1 Pediatric Trauma and Burn Center, enhancing service capacity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN2012-12
Skills
- Strategic program leadership
- Supply chain optimization
- Cost savings realization
- Clinical integration
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Change management
- Data-driven decision making
- Pediatric trauma experience
Professional Development
- Ascension Leader Development Programs: Lead From Where You R, 03/01/21
- Executive Presence: How Behaviors Impact Relationships, 12/01/24
- Delivering Effective Presentations, 12/01/24
- Project Management, 04/01/21
- Healthcare Finance Workshop, 10/01/20
- Business Writing Class, 07/01/18
Timeline
CLINICAL PROGRAM MANAGER, RN, BSN
Ascension Health
2024.07 - Current
CLINICAL MANAGER, RN, BSN
Ascension Health
2023.02 - 2024.07
CLINICAL INTEGRATION MANAGER
The Resource Group (Ascension Subsidiary)
2020.08 - 2023.02
CRITICAL PRODUCTS MANAGER
The Resource Group (Ascension Subsidiary)
2019.05 - 2020.08
CLINICAL INTEGRATION MANAGER
The Resource Group (Ascension Subsidiary)
2015.11 - 2019.05
RN, CHARGE NURSE / PRECEPTOR
Riley Children's Hospital IU Health
2007.05 - 2015.11
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis