Beckie Thrush

Highly motivated healthcare leader with over 16 years of experience delivering patient-centered care to diverse populations while leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven, results-driven leader with a strong record of accomplishment of successfully designing, implementing, and sustaining complex initiatives across clinical and operational environments. Deeply committed to teamwork and collaboration, with a demonstrated ability to build, retain, and engage high-performing teams, consistently achieving strong employee engagement outcomes. An effective communicator who excels at engaging staff, partnering across the healthcare continuum, and advancing patient care by empowering individuals throughout their healthcare journey.

Professional nursing leader prepared for advanced responsibilities in healthcare management. Proven ability to drive patient care excellence and improve operational efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative team leadership and adaptable to changing environments. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, consistently delivering impactful results.

• Registered Nurse – Beginning June 2010, License R 195393-6
• American Heart Association BLS for HealthCare Providers, 2008-Current
• ANCC Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 2014-Current

• Nominated for 2013, 2014 & 2021 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year in the Mental Health and/or Leadership category
• Presented at the 2014 APNA conference on the use of simulation for continuing education in the mental health setting & the 2015 APNA conference on the use of Intentional Hourly Rounding in an inpatient mental health setting
• Ongoing member of Minnesota Organization of Leaders Professional Development Committee

· Successfully manage daily operations of an inpatient mental health unit, with multiple years of leadership experience overseeing the DayBridge Partial Hospitalization Program and the Regions Hospital Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).

· Developed and implemented a 12‑patient Intensive Outpatient Program on-site at Regions Hospital in 2018, expanding access to care and supporting continuity of treatment for patients requiring a higher level of outpatient services.

· Created and currently facilitate multiple enterprise‑wide workgroups focused on process improvement and care standardization related to suicide prevention and restraint utilization across the HealthPartners organization.

· Led the implementation of the Minnesota Hospital Association Suicide Prevention Roadmap at Regions Hospital, including co‑chairing a quarterly suicide and self‑harm event review workgroup to evaluate incidents and drive process improvements.

· Led multiple quality improvement projects related to restraint utilization and suicide risk identification, and prevention including operationalizing documentation and process improvement in both areas.

· Served as a department champion for daily safety calls and bed meetings within Mental Health Services, optimizing Nurse Manager support to the Administrative Nursing Supervisor by addressing barriers, reducing delays, and improving patient placement and flow.

· Actively supported and advanced patient care quality and safety through ongoing Joint Commission (TJC) preparedness efforts, ensuring compliance with both inpatient and Behavioral Health standards.

• American Psychiatric Nursing Association
• Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing
• American Organization for Nursing Leadership