Daniel Cuellar
Peri-operative Nursing Director
El Cajon,California
Summary
Accomplished Nursing Director with 11 years of experience as a Surgical Director, eight years as a peri-operative scrub RN and Lead, two years as a Surgical Technician and 24 years in the U.S. Navy. Utilized strategic planning and relationship building to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Spearheaded innovative programs and led high-performing teams towards significant achievements, including notable increases in revenue and market share. Directed teams which consistently fostered professional growth and a culture of continuous improvement with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Surgical Services, Ambulatory/Ancillary
Sharp Healthcare
06.2013 - 09.2024
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth. Employee engagement survey results were maintained >90% consistently.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability. Maintained Cost of Units per Service
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures. Utilized Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS), to decrease Post op LOS and surgical admissions.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues. Maintained HCAHPS results >90th percentile and physician Satisfaction scores >90th percentile.
- Drove significant market share growth with launch of innovative product lines. Negotiated addition of 4th Xi Intuitive Surgical Robot for the Outpatient Surgery Center, one of the few in California.
- Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals. Maintained throughput and quality safe patient care through the 2020 Covid surge.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale. Maintained Employee Engagement results >90% with a retention rate at ~3%
Director, Surgery and Cardiovascular Services
Sharp Healthcare
06.2013 - 09.2023
- Ave door to balloon times
- Increase cath lab volume by 30% over previous year
- Reduced cath lab inventory waste by >50%
- Increased Cardiologist staff from 8 to >20 due to technology, resources and cath room improvement and number.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
Manager, Surgical Services
Sharp Healthcare
11.2009 - 06.2013
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work: Employee Engagement results = 4.67 for two years
- Physician Engagement = Scores rose from 4.6 to 13.8 after 2nd year as manager
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Spearheaded first Robotic program in the South Bay
- Received two CORE awards for Growth and Quality
- Successful two JC Surveys
RN Lead, Surgical Services
Sharp Healthcare
03.2008 - 11.2009
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, timely response to their needs and review of satisfaction surveys and affecting change.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Responsible for daily operations with 400 procedures monthly with four surgical suites: surgery scheduling, staffing, vendor monitoring, physician relations, assigned staff time card approval,
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Southern California Seminary
El Cajon, CA05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico, School of Nursing
Albuquerque, NM05-1993
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Creativity and innovation
- Strategies and goals
- Project coordination
- Budget control
- Budget management
- Financial reporting
Accomplishments
- Direct Supervision with 24/7 oversight of 9 departments (including GI lab), over 11 Leads and 2 Managers with a total 387 staff, partnered and collaborated with 15 Anesthesiologists and >100 Surgeons, Cardiologists, GI and Pain Physicians.
- Directed daily operations developing short and log term goals involving resource acquisition, budgetary strategies, inventory management, Quality, Safety, Service, People, Finance and Growth Pillars.
- Member of Union relations leadership team,
- Hospital Executive Duty, (provided Executive leadership coverage for entire hospital after hours and weekends)
- Achieved successful deployment within departments during EPIC implementation.
- Spearheaded design and build of $2,000,000 Hybrid Surgical/Cardiovascular Suite
- Team leader for design and build of entire surgical department for new Chula Vista Vista Hospital : Pre-op, Intra-op, PACU, SPD for total of 12 OR suites in both pre-existing and new hospital
- Increased Robotic platform by 2 Xi surgical robots for total of 3 for In-patient surgery
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Training course completion for AVADE: Universal Precautions for Workplace Violence Prevention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Director, Surgical Services, Ambulatory/Ancillary
Sharp Healthcare
06.2013 - 09.2024
Director, Surgery and Cardiovascular Services
Sharp Healthcare
06.2013 - 09.2023
Manager, Surgical Services
Sharp Healthcare
11.2009 - 06.2013
RN Lead, Surgical Services
Sharp Healthcare
03.2008 - 11.2009
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Training course completion for AVADE: Universal Precautions for Workplace Violence Prevention
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Southern California Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico, School of Nursing
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