Thomas Rhodes, RN

2020 - Current

Senior Director, Cardiovascular Services and Inpatient Nursing

Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Administrative oversight and support for SMCS Cardiovascular service line, Inpatient Cardiovascular units and Medical Center operations
Operating budgets of $74 million with $407 million in annual net revenue
Direct administrative oversight for 199 personnel including 4 directors, 11 clinical managers, 14 advance practice clinicians and remaining personnel of RNs, technologists, nursing/medical assistants, financial analysts and business services personnel
Formed strategic partnerships with Local and System medical leadership as well as staff physicians to drive service line and Medical Center business development
Provide administrative guidance and direction to leadership team who oversee daily operations in multiple locations to foster increased productivity and efficiency
Daily engagement with ambulatory services leadership to streamline transitions of care and maintain seamless operations between acute and ambulatory settings
Knowledgeable of regulatory requirements and standards of practice as required by California Code of Regulations (Title 22 and title 17), The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), California Nursing Practice Act, California Business and Professions code, California labor laws, collective bargaining agreements and National Labor Relations Act
Partner with marketing and business development in support of the Sutter Heart and Vascular Institute and Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento to promote cardiovascular programs throughout Northern California and Western Nevada.
Spearheading System Acute Care Cardiovascular Leadership collaborative committee to advance practice patterns, standardize processes and build relationships that foster professional development, sharing of idea's and build on the One Sutter principle
Working locally and system wide with acute care CV leaders to enhance performance outcomes to strengthen the Sutter cardiovascular reputation and brand
Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address specific metrics.

2007-01 - 2019-11

Director, Cardiovascular Services

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, CA

Provide director level oversight of listed departments within the cardiovascular and interventional radiology service line - Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Lab; Interventional Radiology; Heart Catheterization Holding Area; Non-Invasive Cardiology; Cardiovascular Research; Inpatient Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner Program
Operating budgets of $50 million with $200 million in annual revenue
Supervision of 95 Full Time Equivalents
5000 cardiac catheterization and EP cases/7500 echocardiograms annually
6800 interventional radiology cases annually
Director Involved in design, build, production and transition from Sutter Memorial hospital to new Sutter Medical Center campus in 2015. Acted as lead for most initiatives, but also followed the lead of others and partnered as a team member for many committees involved in the Master Plan project
Effectively manage department based on standards of practice as dictated by California Department of Public Health (CDPH), The Joint Commission, CMS, Nurse Practice Act, Title 17 and Title 22 regulations
Partnered with Local, regional and system medical leadership with a focus on clinical and program development, vision, strategy and growth for cardiovascular services
Chairperson for System Cardiovascular Value Management Committee
Director for Sutter Roseville Cath lab/Interventional Radiology - 2014-2015 - Simultaneously and temporarily assumed this role at behest of SRMC COO to evaluate, manage and address concerns to works towards stabilization and progress
Top 50 Cardiovascular Program for 2012, 2013 & 2104, Truven Health Analytics

2004-03 - 2004-10

Nursing Supervisor

Veterans Administration Hospital, Sacramento, CA

Nursing Supervision and oversight of 55 bed facility which includes urgent care, intensive care, telemetry and medical-surgical services serving veteran population of 377,000 individuals
Involved with nursing leadership to enhance care environment by implementing best practice methods, working with staff to meet The Joint Commission patient safety goals for 2004/2005 and meet benchmarks for performance measurement standards
Active with Critical Care Committee, Retention Committee, Quality Committee and Patient Access Committee

1999-2003

Nursing Director

Sutter General Hospital, Sacramento, CA

Provided overall administrative and clinical leadership, direction and management on 24-hour basis
3.4 million dollar operating budget with 85 Full Time Equivalent positions (105 employees)
28 bed fast paced, dynamic Emergency Department
42,000 annual patient visits for both critical/acute care area as well as fast track minor acuity care area
Managed 8 million dollar department expansion increasing from 15 to 28 clinical beds
Effectively managed department based on standards of practice as dictated by Department of Health Services (DHS), The Joint Commission and Title 22 regulations
Instrumental in development and management of departmental committees aimed at quality improvement and physician, staff and patient satisfaction, Provided 1st line management support for Sutter General Emergency department with oversight of 100 employees as well as department operations

Professional Clinical Roles/Functions

Staff Registered Nurse -

Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab - Sutter Memorial Hospital
Emergency/Trauma Nursing - Sutter General Hospital and University California Davis Medical Center
Medical/Surgical Intensive Care - Sutter General Hospital
Neurology/Orthopedics/Telemetry/HIV-AIDS/Medical-Surgical - Sutter General Hospital

United States Military

1982-1986 - United States Air Force - Active-Duty Medical Technician

1986-1992 - United States Air Force Reserves - Aeromedical Evacuation Technician

2000-2003 - United States Air Force Reserves - Aeromedical Evacuation Flight Nurse

Veteran:

Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom

Education

2012-01 - 2014-12

Masters of Public Administration-Health Services Management

Golden Gate University - San Francisco

High Honors

1994-01 - 1996-12

Baccalaureate of Science Degree: Nursing

California State University - Sacramento

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Financial relationships

Type of financial relationship:
There are no financial relationships to disclose.

Date added:
10/30/2024

Date updated:
11/13/2025

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