Glenna Montgomery
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Director Surgical Services
ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Oversight for PACU/SDS/PreOp & SPD.
- Successful JCAHO Survey 5/23 with minimal findings.
- Focused on decreased use of agency staff.
- Goal of hiring core RN and CST staff to ensure ongoing quality care for all surgical patients.
- New service lines: Globus and DaVinci Robotics.
- Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Worked closely with supply chain manager to guarantee continuous availability of necessary supplies.
Epic Analyst in IT Department
ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Certifications in OpTime & Anesthesia
- Successful build of Epic EMR
- Successful Go-Live of Epic in October 2022
- At elbow support for RNs, Physicians and Anesthesia providers.
Interim Director Surgical Services
BAY AREA HOSPITAL
03.2021 - 09.2021
- 24/7 responsibility for 7 room OR
- Oversight for PACU/SDS/PreOp & SPD
- 67+ employees & 3 direct reports.
- Successful go live with EPIC electronic medical record 6/19/21
- Evaluations, coaching and mentoring for 2 perioperative managers & one SPD supervisor.
- Assumed responsibility for SPD oversight upon departure of supervisor. Achieved 97% tray accuracy.
Project Manager Perioperative Services
ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversight for new collaboration with The Steadman Group (TSG)
- Level 3 Trauma center, with focus on Ortho trauma
- Support of staff in raising bar in providing care for all patients with focus on TSG partnership for Orthopedics
- Oversight for build out of 4th Operating Room including collaboration with architects, builders and facilities leadership.
- Responsible for reaching process improvement goals, including First Case On Time Starts.
- Achieved $65K in monetary savings by partnering with company to procure implants and instrumentation on consignment.
Interim Surgical Services Director
HUMBOLDT GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Oversight of OR, PACU, SDS, GI Lab and Central Processing
- 18+ FTEs
- 25 bed Critical Access Hospital with general surgery and GI focus.
- Focused on hiring permanent staff in RN role.
- Mentored RN staff new to circulating role.
- Contract terminated due to suspension of surgeries amid Covid-19 pandemic.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for coverage in other units due to Covid-19.
Interim Director of Perioperative Services
ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversight of OR, PACU, SDS, GI Lab and Sterile Processing
- 30+ FTEs
- Level 3 Trauma center, with focus on Ortho trauma
- Opened new Spine surgery service.
- JCAHO survey with minimal findings, all successfully corrected.
- Assisted with Capital & Operational Budget
- Focus on hiring full time staff to replace contract staff.
- Decreased use of travelers by 75%
- Support of partnership with Hospital for Special Surgery, raising bar for provision of care to all surgical patients
- Successful transfer of position to permanent Director.
Perioperative Manager- Interim
HENRY MAYO HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Oversight of daily operations for OR, PACU, PreOP, GI Lab 35+FTEs in Union environment.
- Level II Trauma center, with CVOR and Neuro services in 8 OR suites.
- JCAHO survey with minimal departmental findings and successful follow up survey from JCAHO and CBPHD
- Assistance with Capital Budget, Operational Budget, interview and hiring to full staffing.
- Decreased use of traveler staff.
- Successful transfer of position to full time Manager.
Director Surgical Services-Interim
BEVERLY HOSPITAL
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Oversight of daily operations and leadership of 65+ FTEs in acute care setting of 7 ORs, including neuro and CVOR
- Responsibility for OR, PreAdmit, PreOp, PACU, GI and SPD
- Staff relief for circulating and scrubbing
- Maintained regulatory readiness at all times
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Expansion service lines including orthopedic services.
- Experience in right-sizing staff and staffing to volumes
- Focused on hiring & training permanent director
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Education
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
PHOENIX, AZARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
TEMPE, AZUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
TUCSON, AZMBAHM -
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT11.2025
BSN -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
PHOENIX, AZ04.2006
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Project Coordination
- Budget Control
Certification
- CNOR
- ACLS
- BLS
Affiliations
- Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing
Recognition
National Patriot Award 2010 for support of National Reservists
Military Service
USANC reserves, Captain, Served overseas in support of Desert Shield/Storm. Honorable discharge
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN, CNOR
References
- Becky Headden, Director ED, BHeadden@aspenhospital.org
- Elaine Gerson, JD, COO, Egerson@aspenhospital.org
- Anne Moore, BSN, RN, Amore@aspenhospital.org
Timeline
Interim Director Surgical Services
ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 05.2023
Epic Analyst in IT Department
ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 12.2022
Interim Director Surgical Services
BAY AREA HOSPITAL
03.2021 - 09.2021
Project Manager Perioperative Services
ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL
09.2020 - 01.2021
Interim Surgical Services Director
HUMBOLDT GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 04.2020
Interim Director of Perioperative Services
ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 12.2019
Perioperative Manager- Interim
HENRY MAYO HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 06.2019
Director Surgical Services-Interim
BEVERLY HOSPITAL
11.2017 - 09.2018
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
MBAHM -
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
BSN -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
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