Amy Vorbeck
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Patient-focused, people-forward nursing leader offering a diverse 15-year perioperative background driving the development of programs & initiatives to meet the needs of a level-1 trauma center. Expertise in perioperative operations, budget considerations & collaboration with key stakeholders. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Skilled at establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships to generate essential business opportunities. Provide the highest level of communication and efficiency through lean initiatives to provide better service to the patient population.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing, Operating Room
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
Kansas City, MO
01.2015 - Current
- Leader of operations and logistics for a busy & fast paced level 1 trauma center operating room department with 18 OR suites while growing business partnerships within the organization, and outside vendors
- Twenty-four-hour responsibility and accountability for the safe and efficient operations of all aspects of the Operating Room
- Responsible for space planning, hiring, supervising and development of all levels of staff including assuring competence & continuous elevation
- Development and adherence to departmental standards utilizing AORN and other professional organizations as guidance for evidence-based practice
- Developed quality improvement plans, policies and operational guidelines based on AORN standards & guidelines
- Implementation of comprehensive staff member training on LEAN methodology & strategies
- The Materials Management team provides daily ordering and replenishment of the OR supply room with 80% non-stock items and overall annual inventory of 3.5 million
- Capital purchasing from initiation, budget planning and implementation
- Closed loop from request to in-service and implementation
- Value Analysis committee leader
- Vendor management: requesting vendors for the day of surgery, evaluating contracts and business reviews
- Project management with facilities to do major construction for renovation and capital installs
- Project management: Scrub program, Lead safety, Regulatory readiness, Environmental and Safety round.
Periop RN & Ophthalmology/ENT Team Leader
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
Kansas City, MO
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Circulator, Scrub Nurse, Charge Nurse, Trauma Nurse
- Eye/ENT Surgical Specialty Team Leader
- Planned, executed, directed, and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Operating Room Staff Nurse
Discover Vision Center
Leawood, KS
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Surgical center duties include circulate, pre-op, post-op and SPD work.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Provided nursing care to patients before, during and after surgery in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of practice.
- Communicated effectively with team members to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained current knowledge base related to job responsibilities through continuing education courses.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures including setting up sterile field with appropriate instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Observed aseptic techniques throughout all phases of operative procedures.
- Assisted physicians during diagnostic tests, therapeutic measures and invasive procedures.
Staff Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Bedside care to Renal, Orthopedic and Rehab patients.
Education
Master of Science, Nursing, Leadership & Healthcare Systems -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Rockhurst University
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Leadership and Guidance
- Budget Planning
- Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Coaching
- Program Development
- Quality Improvement
- Accreditation Coordination
- Shift Scheduling
- Professional Development
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Patient Education
- Process Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Evaluation
- Budget Management
- Relationship Building
- Nurse Education and Training
- Clinical Operations Management
- Strong Work Ethic
Affiliations
- AORN, Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses
- MONL, Missouri Association of Nurse Leaders
Certification
CNOR, Certified Nurse of Operating Room Nurses
References
- Adam Zorn, Director of Engineering, (816) 302-1093, slmurr@cmh.edu
- Kelly Stamps, Director of Nursing, Operating Room, (816) 694-9455, kellyraestamps@gmail.com
- Stephanie Meyer, Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, (816) 234-3527, slmeyer@cmh.edu
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing, Operating Room
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
01.2015 - Current
Periop RN & Ophthalmology/ENT Team Leader
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
01.2008 - 01.2015
Operating Room Staff Nurse
Discover Vision Center
01.2006 - 12.2010
Staff Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2008
Master of Science, Nursing, Leadership & Healthcare Systems -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Rockhurst University
CNOR, Certified Nurse of Operating Room Nurses
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