MARY BETH DIFILIPPO
9 Mohawk Street
Danvers, Massachusetts 01923
978-774-0469
E-mail md55555@msn.com
EDUCATION
1985
1990
2013
St. Anselm College
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Manchester, NH
o Graduated Magna Cum Laude
o Inducted in Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society
Salem State University
Salem, MA
Master of Science Degree in Nursing
o Graduated High Honors
Regis College
Weston, MA
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
o Presented with Leadership Award at Hooding Ceremony
EXPERIENCE
2011-present
2013-present
2011-2013
2003-Present
1997-2011
2010-2011
Spaulding Hospital North Shore
Salem, MA
Spaulding Hospital North Shore is 160 bed inpatient facility with 120 LTAC-long
term acute care beds and 40 skilled nursing beds, and is part of the Partners
Post Acute Care Network.
Vice President of Operations
Responsible for the daily operations of the Hospital, including all nursing, clinical
and support departments; as well as the daily operations of the 40 bed skilled
nursing unit. Leader in operational, strategic and business development, while
meeting quality and service metrics and standards. Works in collaboration with
physician leaders and hospital managers to enhance the quality and service of
hospital operations for patients, physicians, and staff.
Director of Nurses
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hospital, with direct responsibility
for all Nursing and Patient Care Departments, including Case Management and
Respiratory Services.
Salem State University
Salem, MA
Clinical Educator in Department of Nursing
Member of the adjunct faculty in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
 Teach sophomore nursing students in the clinical and laboratory setting.
 Responsible for evaluation and development of students.
 Teach Nursing Policy hybrid course in the RN to BSN Program.
North Shore Medical Center (NSMC)
Salem and Lynn, MA
NSMC is a multi-campus medical center with a total of 415 beds/bassinets, with
two main campuses – Salem Hospital and Union Hospital. NSMC is a member
of the Partners HealthCare System.
Associate Chief Nurse for Specialty Services and Site Leader of Union Campus
Responsible for NSMC Nursing and Patient Care Departments including Pediatric
Inpatient, Obstetric and Newborn Nursery, Inpatient Psychiatry including Pediatric,
Adult and Geriatric Units as well as the departments of Infection Prevention,
Emergency Planning, Pastoral Care, Patient and Family Relations, Inpatient
Rehabilitation Services, Interpreter Services and Community Outreach; as well as
daily oversight leadership at Union Hospital as Site Leader.
 Provides oversight to all Union Campus Departments
 Continuous improvement in staff performance of compliance with Partners-wide
clinical core measures, Leapfrog, and CMS regulations.
 Implemented formal Emergency Planning initiatives and policies.
2003-2010
Associate Chief Nurse for Union Hospital
Responsible for the Nursing and Patient Care Departments at the Union Hospital as
well as day-to-day leadership of all departments at Union Hospital included Critical
Care, Medical-Surgical, and Geri-Psychiatry Inpatient Units, Inpatient and
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Surgical Services, Intravenous Therapy and
Infusion Clinic, Emergency Services, and Respiratory Therapy.
 Implemented the One-Staff scheduling and payroll system and Quadramed
Acuity System for operational efficiency and patient safety.
 Provided executive leadership during merger of Salem and Union Hospitals
achieving Joint Commission “measures of success” and consistent standards of
care.
 Led Patient Relations Department and Patient Experience Initiatives.
 Provide leadership to the NSMC Interpreter and Community Outreach, and
Infection Control departments.
1997-2003
Union Hospital – 147 Bed Acute Care Hospital
Lynn, MA
Vice President of Patient Care Services
Responsible for all Patient Care Departments at Union Hospital
 Serviced as a member of Senior Management Team participating in Partners
Senior Management Retreats and Strategic Planning.
 Active participant in Partners Chief Nurse Council co-leading the Partners Fall
Prevention Team.
1996-1997
HealthSouth (formerly Advantage Health)
Woburn, MA
Administrator (Transitional Care Unit)
Responsible for the Transitional Care Unit at Union Hospital
 Integrated the Transitional Care Unit with Union Hospital Departments making
the unit the rehabilitation setting of choice for the Medical Staff.
1992-1997
North Shore Rehabilitation Center at the Hunt Center
Danvers, MA
Administrator and Director of Nursing
 Responsible for the total operation of a 72-bed sub-acute facility including nursing,
admissions and case management, and rehabilitation departments.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
1990-1992
Heritage House Nursing Home
Danvers, Ma
Staff Development Coordinator
Responsible for Infection Control, Safety, Staff Education, and MMQ/MDS documentation.
1990-1992
Beverly Hospital
Beverly, MA
Per Diem Nurse in Hunt Emergency Room
1985-1990
Hunt Memorial Hospital
Danvers, MA
Staff Nurse Med/Surg Floors & ICU
Nurse of the Year Award, 1987
LICENSES and CERTIFICATION
o Registered Nurse – State of Massachusetts
o Nursing Home Administrator – State of Massachusetts
o NADONA (North American Director of Nurses Association), Certified Long Term
Care Director of Nurses
Memberships
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Massachusetts Organization of Nurse Executives
Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
1998-Present Past Board Member/current Volunteer of Hospice of the North Shore
Danvers, MA