Joy Avery, Rn, Msn
About Joy Avery, Rn, Msn
Joy Avery is the Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy at CipherHealth, where she has worked since 2021. With over 36 years of experience in clinical practice and healthcare operations, she specializes in command center development and enhancing patient care efficiency.
Work at CipherHealth
Joy Avery serves as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy at CipherHealth, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing clinical operations and patient care through strategic initiatives. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development of command centers that coordinate complex healthcare operations, aiming to improve efficiency and patient outcomes. Prior to this role, she worked as Vice President of Clinical Services at CipherHealth from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Joy Avery has an extensive educational background in nursing and healthcare administration. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing Administration from Delta State University from 2007 to 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of North Alabama, completed between 2002 and 2005, and an Associate's degree in Registered Nursing from Holmes Community College, obtained from 1984 to 1986. Her expertise includes command center development, HL7 standards, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Background
Joy Avery has over 36 years of experience in clinical practice and healthcare operations. She has worked in various capacities, including as Chief Flight Nurse and Trauma Program Manager at North Mississippi Medical Center. Her career includes significant roles at TeleTracking Technologies, where she served as Director of Avanti Patient Flow Consulting and later as Vice President of Clinical Strategy. Her background encompasses both pre-hospital and acute care settings, providing emergency care services.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Joy Avery has demonstrated a commitment to improving patient outcomes and access across the care continuum. She has a proven track record in implementing healthcare software solutions and enhancing operational workflows in clinical settings. At North Mississippi Medical Center, she held the position of Director of Specialized Clinical Services, where she was responsible for various programs, including transfer center operations, patient throughput, and nursing leadership initiatives.