Brisa Cardenas, MBA
About Brisa Cardenas, MBA
Brisa Cardenas is the Senior Director of Workforce Planning at Physicians Immediate Care, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in operations management and holds an MBA from Northern Illinois University.
Work at Physicians Immediate Care
Brisa Cardenas serves as the Senior Director of Workforce Planning at Physicians Immediate Care since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for aligning workforce strategies with the organization's overall business objectives. Her focus includes managing costs, streamlining operations, and enhancing productivity while maintaining high levels of patient care. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Senior Director of Operations at the same organization from 2007 to 2017, where she developed operational strategies for a network of 43 urgent care locations across four states.
Education and Expertise
Brisa Cardenas holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northern Illinois University, where she studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations from 2019 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Judson University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. Her educational background equips her with the skills necessary to align operations across various departments, including finance, marketing, business development, compliance, and human resources.
Background
Brisa Cardenas has over a decade of experience in operational leadership within the healthcare sector. She began her career at Physicians Immediate Care, where she spent ten years as Senior Director of Operations before transitioning to her current role in Workforce Planning. Her extensive experience in managing operations across multiple urgent care locations has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry's operational dynamics.
Achievements
During her tenure at Physicians Immediate Care, Brisa Cardenas has developed comprehensive operational strategies that support the organization’s growth and efficiency. Her initiatives have focused on aligning operations with business strategies and improving productivity while ensuring quality patient care. Her leadership in managing a network of urgent care locations has contributed to the organization's operational success.