Elizabeth Fare
Locust Grove,VA
Summary
Accomplished Perioperative Professional with extensive experience in patient care, operations management, and quality improvement. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and elevating patient outcomes through strategic initiatives. Committed to equipping teams and leaders with the necessary tools to deliver exceptional healthcare services.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Engagement Manager
LeanTaas, iQueue for Operating Rooms
02.2023 - Current
- Supported the seamless launch and onboarding of iQueue Operating Room software, ensuring optimal client experiences and product utilization
- Delivered compelling product demonstrations, driving value-based engagements and identifying upsell opportunities within existing accounts
- Built strong relationships with hospital leadership, showcasing ROI and contributing to client retention and growth
- Utilized analytics to optimize operational efficiencies and increase client satisfaction through tailored solutions and proactive issue resolution
- Managed cross-functional teams and Agile project delivery, ensuring timely product launches and alignment with client expectations
Clinical Nurse Manager Surgical Service
Novant Health, UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center
Culpeper, VA
01.2018 - 02.2023
- Direct Manager of Surgical Services, including 3 OR’s, 1 Special Procedure’s room, 1 C-Section Suite, Pre-Op, PACU, Central Sterile, Pre-Surgical Testing, Medical Outpatient Clinic and Interventional Radiology
- 50+ direct reports
- OR’s support Orthopaedic, Spine, General, OB/GYN, Podiatry, Vascular Access and Pediatric Dental services
- Attained Joint Commission Certification for Disease Specific Center of Excellence in Hip and Knee Replacement
- Over an opening of an 8 bed ASU to support better patient flow and satisfaction
- Built an Interventional Radiology Department
PeriOperative Core Leader for Surgical Information Systems
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Manages the Operating Room Surgical Information Systems Department
- Oversees the scheduling of surgical cases for the Operating Room
- Provides clinical support to staff ensuring accurate surgical bookings
- Implemented and maintains a Block Scheduling Method for a 23 OR department spanning 10 services
- Responsible for reporting Perioperative metrics to physicians and executive staff
- Restructured the Surgical Information System's office and workflow to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Member of Corporate SurgiNet User's workgroup
- Member of the PeriOperative Governance Council
- Member of Lean Six Sigma workgroup on Turn Around Time
- Worked to develop the OutPatient EMR program’s ability to streamline to ordering of surgical procedures with the Cerner team
Same Day Surgery Team Leader
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
07.2012 - 05.2014
- Responsible for the daily work flow and functioning of seven operating rooms, specializing in Orthopedics, ENT, Plastic and General Surgery
- Communicates with surgeons and anesthesia providers to strategize and plan the daily schedule
- Acts as a support for all staff, while working in conjunction with specialty clinical managers, to ensure that all staff have the supplies and resources needed to provide exceptional patient care
- Surginet Trainer- assisted with training and problem solving the system when the hospital went live with new computer charting
- Evaluates individual performance of the Unit Secretary which including written mid-year and annual performance appraisals
- Member of the PeriOperative Strategy Committee- consists of perioperative directors and managers to problem-solve workflow and patient satisfaction challenges
Operating Room Staff Nurse
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Circulate and scrub surgical cases in a 23-bed operating room
- Experience with several electronic health information systems such as: PICIS, Azyxxi, SMS Invision, UDI Tracker and Pyxis
- Member of hospital Clinical Practice Ladder Committee
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia, USA01.2010
Skills
- Computerized charting: PICIS, Cerner, EPIC, and Meditech
- Project Management
- Presentations and public speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer-Centric Approach
- Utilization improvements
- Data analytics
- Change Management
- Patient-focused care
- Quality Improvement
- Organizational skills
- Client relationship management
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- CNOR certification
- Current Nursing License in Virginia
Timeline
Customer Engagement Manager
LeanTaas, iQueue for Operating Rooms
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager Surgical Service
Novant Health, UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center
01.2018 - 02.2023
PeriOperative Core Leader for Surgical Information Systems
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
06.2014 - 01.2018
Same Day Surgery Team Leader
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
07.2012 - 05.2014
Operating Room Staff Nurse
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
07.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
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