Dana M. Kopera
Hastings,USA
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Surgical and Perioperative Services, & Medical Outpatient Services (MOPS)
UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford
04.2017 - Current
- Oversite of 226 FTEs and 13 departments across three UPMC campuses
- Direct responsibility for capital and operating budget for Surgical Services
- Implemented multiple cost-savings initiatives totaling throughout career
- Lead in determining surgical block schedule for over 75 surgeons across 23 ORs
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
Administrative Director, Surgical Services
UPMC Altoona
07.2011 - 04.2017
- Leader of interdisciplinary team for improving patient satisfaction scores
- Successfully maintained Joint Commission and Department of Health Standards through 12 surveys
- Oversite of construction, renovation, and improvement projects
- Successfully implemented on-time start initiative, which improved on-time starts by over 50%
- Key member of negotiation team which settled two union/employer contracts
- Successfully consolidated 2 Surgical Services to 1 IP location
Nurse Manager, Operating Room and Endoscopy
UPMC Altoona
09.2007 - 07.2011
- Oversite of 95 FTEs
- Planned the capital budget for Surgical Services
- Participate in identifying and resolving problems relating to nursing practice or the unit
Operating Room Nurse
UPMC Altoona
05.2001 - 09.2007
- Ensure OR readiness by maintaining stringent quality standards and safety precautions
- Circulated, scrubbed, and assisted on a variety of cases
Surgical Technician
UPMC Altoona
10.1998 - 05.2001
- Functioned as an integral member of the surgical team, assuming responsibilities preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively
Surgical Technologist
Somerset Hospital
05.1997 - 10.1998
- Functioned as an integral member of the surgical team, assuming responsibilities preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively
Education
Master’s Degree - Business Administration
Mount Aloysius College
12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
08.2005
Associate Degree - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
05.2001
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Mount Aloysius College
05.1996
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Creativity and innovation
- Operations management
- Project management
- Team management
Certification
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Affiliations
- Association of Peri-Operative Nurses
- Capella University – MSN Preceptor
- Mount Aloysius College - BSN Preceptor
- Hastings Borough Holiday Committee
- YTI Career Institute
- Southcentral Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
Timeline
Director, Surgical and Perioperative Services, & Medical Outpatient Services (MOPS)
UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford
04.2017 - Current
Administrative Director, Surgical Services
UPMC Altoona
07.2011 - 04.2017
Nurse Manager, Operating Room and Endoscopy
UPMC Altoona
09.2007 - 07.2011
Operating Room Nurse
UPMC Altoona
05.2001 - 09.2007
Surgical Technician
UPMC Altoona
10.1998 - 05.2001
Surgical Technologist
Somerset Hospital
05.1997 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Mount Aloysius College
Master’s Degree - Business Administration
Mount Aloysius College
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