Traci Nord
Sioux Falls
Summary
Dynamic and people-centered healthcare leader with extensive experience, adept at overseeing multi-site teams and fostering a culture of employee engagement. Expertise in performance management, conflict resolution, and recognition strategies, along with a strong ability to guide teams through organizational change. Proven success in operational leadership and capital planning, utilizing data-driven decision-making to enhance workforce planning and communication. Committed to driving excellence in healthcare delivery through strategic leadership and collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President of Imaging Services
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
01.2020 - Current
- Provide executive leadership for diagnostic imaging, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, cardiovascular ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET/CT, diagnostic physicists, radiologic technology school, and imaging support teams.
- Drive improvements in patient experience, team engagement, operational efficiency, and productivity.
- Oversee capital planning and resource allocation to enhance imaging quality, technology, and throughput while managing financial variances.
- Define and implement policies, goals, and accreditation standards to ensure compliance and clinical excellence.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to align imaging strategies with optimal patient outcomes and organizational goals.
- Leads business planning and execution for new imaging programs, services, and capital investments from concept to implementation.
- Build strategic relationships with outreach sites, vendor partners, and industry stakeholders to drive innovation and cost savings.
Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed daily operations and cross departmental coordination for diagnostic imaging services.
- Led annual budgeting, project planning, and policy development to support departmental growth and compliance.
- Participated in system-wide committees to enhance workflows, patient care processes, and departmental performance.
- Directed all aspects of employee relations, including annual reviews, recruitment, training, and performance management.
Radiologic Technologist/CT Technologist
Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Performed radiologic and CT procedures, including c-arm exams, ensuring high-quality patient care in an acute care setting.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Healthcare Management
University of Sioux Falls
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Avera McKennan School of Radiologic Technology
Masters of Business Administration - Strategic Leadership
Dakota Wesleyan University
05.2027
Skills
- Strategic mindset
- People enhancement and engagement
- Operational efficiency
- Financial management
- Collaborative leadership skills
- Change management
Timeline
Assistant Vice President of Imaging Services
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
01.2020 - Current
Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
06.2015 - 01.2020
Radiologic Technologist/CT Technologist
Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota
08.2006 - 06.2015
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Avera McKennan School of Radiologic Technology
Bachelors of Arts - Healthcare Management
University of Sioux Falls
Masters of Business Administration - Strategic Leadership
Dakota Wesleyan University
Leadership Involvement
- Leadership South Dakota graduate 2025
- Avera Leadership Practicum 2022
- NICU Advisory Board member
- South Dakota Society of Radiologic Technologist member