CARA LINDSEY LIVELY
Miami,FL
Summary
With nearly a decade of surgical experience and proven leadership in perioperative settings, I bring a strong commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation. I’ve led multidisciplinary teams, improved OR efficiency, and driven strategies that enhance patient outcomes while ensuring fiscal responsibility. My focus on building strong, trust-based relationships supports cohesive team dynamics and organizational success. I’m eager to continue contributing to the University of Miami’s mission in advancing surgical care, research, and education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peri-OP Nurse Manager
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
08.2022 - Current
- Managed operations across Pre-Op, PACU, and Operating Room settings
- Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Turnaround Time (TAT) and First Case On-time Starts (FCOS) through OR Stewardship reporting
- Ensured compliance with decolonization bundle protocols, utilizing UHealth decolonization compliance report
- Enforced compliance with the timely completion of Brief Operation Notes before patient discharge, implementing department-wide hard stop procedures
- Utilized PowerBI for performance monitoring and optimization of departmental productivity
- Assisted in block utilization management, including two-week voluntary block release and one-week mandatory block release, and participated in Qventus meeting/planning initiatives
- Completed 'Develop Yourself: Lead Effective Meetings' and 'Lead and Manage Bootcamp' courses through the University of Miami
- Assistance in reviewing equipment, evaluating at end of life, planning equipment in budget/capital budget, observation of FY2026 budget presentation
- Monitored UHealth Operating Rooms' humidity and pressure levels via PowerBI reports
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for UltraMD CO2 and Holmium Laser use
- Led ACHA inspection preparation and execution (October 2024)
- Coordinated research projects at Sylvester, ensuring compliance with infection control standards: ALA Margin, ACCESS, and Alpha Tau
- Demand creation, build-out, and implementation of EPIC documentation for pressure ulcer dressing/prevention and allergy triggers
- Assisted in JCAHO inspection preparation, including monthly TJCC Tracer Reporting
- Conducted monthly quality inspections and maintained constant readiness for regulatory compliance
- Facilitated employee huddles, meetings, and educational sessions to support team development
- Actively participated in the planning and execution of the Fallen Arch Angel Exercise
- Direct Reports: 40 Employees
OR Travel RN
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Circulated in the following services (ENT, GYN, Plastics, Endocrine, Urology, Pain management, SurgOnc)
CVICU/ MICU/ SICU RN
Baptist South Miami Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Open heart training
- CCRT trained
- NIHSS Trained
OR/Scrub RN – Per Diem
LONG ISLAND PLASTIC SURGERY
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Scrubbed/ Circulated
OR & Critical Care Travel RN
New York Presbyterian Queens
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Circulated in the following services (General, GYN, Plastics, ENT, Endocrine, Ortho, Urology, Neuro, Pediatrics)
- Level 1 trauma center- covered trauma OR most frequently out of any other service
- Covid ICU deployment (03/18/20-05/15/20) – assisted airway team in intubations, titrated meds, med pumps, assisted in codes, postmortem care
OR Travel RN
MEETH, Northwell Health
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Baby face foundation
- Scrubbed and circulated during rotation
- Services assigned to (Plastics, Urology, Ortho, ENT, GYN, General, Pediatrics)
Transplant OR RN
JACKSON MEMORIAL MAIN OR
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Kidney, kidney-pancreas, multi-visceral, auto-transplant, and liver transplant trained
- Proficiency in massive transfusion protocol
- Pediatric trained
- Scrub trained, organ preparation
- Floated to all services when organ census remained low (General, GYN, Plastics, Oral/Maxillofacial, ENT, Endocrine, Neuro, Urology, Ryder Trauma)
OR/ Pre Op/ PACU RN
SOUTH MIAMI SURGERY CENTER
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Pre-Op, Circulating, Post-Op, Scrub/First assist, Sterilizing
- Leadership role in tasks including staff scheduling, management of medication/supply inventory
- Prepared, and led AAAASF inspection
- Bi-annual Peer Review
- Assisted in suture class for FIU medical students
- Nurse sedation
Education
MSN -
University of Miami
Miami, FL08.2024
University of Miami FNP Clinical Rotations
BSN -
Miami Dade College of Nursing
Miami, FL04.2019
ASN -
Miami Dade College of Nursing
Miami, FL12.2015
AA - Molecular And Microbiology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2013
Certification
- APRN FNP-BC: 11036430
- Registered Nurse: Florida Board of Nursing License Number: RN9433658
- CNOR, ID: 1795723 (Exp. 04/2026)
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certification (Exp. 11/2025)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (Exp. 11/2025)
Timeline
Peri-OP Nurse Manager
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
08.2022 - Current
OR Travel RN
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
03.2022 - 07.2022
CVICU/ MICU/ SICU RN
Baptist South Miami Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
OR/Scrub RN – Per Diem
LONG ISLAND PLASTIC SURGERY
01.2020 - 01.2021
OR & Critical Care Travel RN
New York Presbyterian Queens
11.2019 - 01.2021
OR Travel RN
MEETH, Northwell Health
05.2019 - 11.2019
Transplant OR RN
JACKSON MEMORIAL MAIN OR
02.2018 - 05.2019
OR/ Pre Op/ PACU RN
SOUTH MIAMI SURGERY CENTER
06.2016 - 02.2018
MSN -
University of Miami
University of Miami FNP Clinical Rotations
BSN -
Miami Dade College of Nursing
ASN -
Miami Dade College of Nursing
AA - Molecular And Microbiology
University of Central Florida
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