Tessa Gilbert
About Tessa Gilbert
Tessa Gilbert serves as the System Director of Centralized Clinical Services at CommonSpirit Health, where she leverages her data expertise to enhance healthcare operations. With a background in nursing and leadership roles across various healthcare organizations, she is committed to improving clinical outcomes and advancing telehealth initiatives.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Tessa Gilbert currently serves as the System Director of Centralized Clinical Services at CommonSpirit Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on optimizing healthcare operations through data analysis and trend monitoring. Prior to this, she briefly worked as the System Director of Virtual Health at CommonSpirit Health in 2022, where she contributed to the organization’s telehealth initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Tessa Gilbert holds a Master's degree in Nursing Administration from Gonzaga University, which she completed from 2017 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Pacific Lutheran University, studying there from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, she obtained an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree from Tacoma Community College, where she studied from 1994 to 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in nursing and healthcare management.
Background in Healthcare
Tessa Gilbert has extensive experience in various healthcare roles. She began her career as an ICU Nurse at CHI Franciscan Health from 2000 to 2005. She then progressed to roles such as RN Care Manager and Clinical Manager in Adult Critical Care at CHI Franciscan Health. She also worked as a Director of Critical Care at Logan Health and held a leadership position at Banner Health as Director of Medical, Surgical, Ortho and Dialysis from 2019 to 2022.
Achievements in Telehealth and Data Analysis
Tessa Gilbert is recognized for her strong interest in the expansion of telehealth services and the transformation of care delivery models through innovative startup companies. She actively monitors healthcare trends and utilizes data mining techniques to implement necessary corrections in operations. Her approach includes the Plan-Do-Check-Adjust model to enhance clinical outcomes.
Leadership Philosophy
Tessa Gilbert believes in fostering a safe and supportive environment for her team members. She emphasizes the importance of creating conditions that allow individuals to reach their potential and achieve high-quality outcomes in healthcare delivery. Her leadership style is informed by her extensive experience in clinical and administrative roles.