Brian Doran
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Strategic nursing leader with extensive perioperative experience, specializing in high-acuity cardiovascular services. Directs clinical operations and aligns service line performance with organizational objectives, driving measurable improvements in quality and patient satisfaction. Recognized for developing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager, Heart & Vascular Operating Room (CVOR)
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Direct operational, clinical, and strategic leadership for a high-acuity cardiovascular surgical service line within a complex academic medical center.
- Led service line initiatives that enhanced alignment with organizational goals for growth, quality, and patient experience.
- Collaborate with ACNOs, physicians, and executive leadership to support strategic planning and operational execution.
- Contribute to long-term planning through workflow redesign and infrastructure development.
- Oversaw daily clinical operations, optimized staffing models, and improved OR throughput to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Standardize workflows, onboarding processes, and clinical competencies across CVOR team.
- Optimize case flow and resource utilization to improve efficiency and reduce delays.
- Lead quality and patient safety initiatives in alignment with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams to monitor outcomes, reduce risk, and improve clinical performance.
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Developed and managed departmental budgets and staffing plans to optimize resource allocation strategies.
- Drive cost-effective care through supply chain oversight and value-based decision making.
- Participate in value analysis initiatives to balance quality outcomes with financial stewardship.
- Recruited, onboarded, and developed 15+ RNs and surgical technologists within 9 months.
- Mentor emerging leaders and support workforce development initiatives.
- Played a key leadership role in the design and implementation of an integrated cardiovascular platform combining Cath Lab, EP Lab, and CVOR.
- Supported system-wide cardiovascular service alignment.
Shift Nurse Manager, CVOR
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed clinical and operational performance across multiple OR suites, ensuring effective patient care and operational flow.
- Coordinated staffing and case progression to enhance throughput and minimize delays in surgical schedules.
- Led escalation efforts for complex clinical and operational issues, facilitating timely resolutions and maintaining high standards of care.
- Supported compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
RN – CVOR (Nurse Coordinator, Nurse Scholar III, Nurse Clinician)
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care for high-risk surgical patients, ensuring comprehensive support throughout perioperative journey.
- Delivered expert perioperative care in complex cardiothoracic and vascular procedures.
- Advanced through leadership roles, showcasing clinical expertise and fostering collaborative team environments.
- Led initiatives in Unit Practice Council to enhance staff engagement and elevate clinical practice standards.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership
Chamberlain University
01-2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of West Georgia
01-2010
Skills
- Surgical scheduling
- Clinical Operations & Workflow Optimization
- Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Cost Control Strategies
- Performance improvement
- Strategic Planning & Service Line Growth
- Strategic planning
- Financial & Budget Management
- Interdisciplinary & Executive Collaboration
- Change Management & System Integration
- Workflow standardization
- Clinical leadership
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Corrective action implementation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Affiliations
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), Lifetime Member
Licensure Certifications
- Registered Nurse, Georgia
- CNOR Certification, Active
- ACLS, American Heart Association
- BLS, American Heart Association
Personal Information
Title: MSN, RN, CNOR-CARD
Awards
Heart & Vascular Service Line Award – Clinical Quality & Patient Safety, 10/2023
National Presentations
AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, 01/01/26, Complex Cardiac, Podium Presenter
Committee Memberships
- EUH Quality and Patient Safety Committee
- EUH Cost and Value Analysis Committee, 01/01/25 - Present
- First Case On-Time Starts (FCOTS) Committee, 01/01/25 - 12/31/26
- Heart & Vascular Steering Committee, 01/01/21 - 12/31/24
- Counts Committee Chair, 01/01/22 - 12/31/24
- Safety Committee Chair, Former
- Unit Practice Council Chair, 01/01/16 - 12/31/19
- OR Design & Infrastructure Development (Vascular OR & 3T Platform)
Timeline
Nurse Manager, Heart & Vascular Operating Room (CVOR)
Emory University Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Shift Nurse Manager, CVOR
Emory University Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2023
RN – CVOR (Nurse Coordinator, Nurse Scholar III, Nurse Clinician)
Emory University Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2019
Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of West Georgia