GRACIE LUDY
Baptist Hospital
Gulf Breeze
2
Languages
1
Certification
25
years of professional experience
Dynamic BSN-prepared Registered Nurse and Surgical Services Supervisor/OR Facilitator with a proven track record in operating room circulation, daily surgical coordination, and effective staffing management. Expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, anesthesia providers, pre-op, and PACU staff, to enhance patient readiness and streamline surgical workflows. Demonstrated leadership in staff development and process improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of excellence through cross-functional communication. Committed to leveraging clinical and operational skills within an ambulatory surgery center while pursuing opportunities for structured pre-op and PACU cross-training.
Work History
Surgical Services Supervisor OR Facilitator
2 Years 5 Months- Coordinate daily surgical workflows with surgeons, anesthesia providers, pre-op, PACU, and operating room
teams to support patient readiness and continuity of care. - Manage scheduling and daily staffing assignments, adjusting coverage to meet surgical demands and
changing department needs. - Provide staff training and workflow guidance to support consistent practices, accurate documentation, and
effective team communication. - Review patient charts, surgical documentation, and orders; collaborate with appropriate team members to
resolve gaps and readiness concerns. - Support process improvement efforts focused on patient safety, documentation accuracy, and efficient
surgical services delivery. - Manages over 16 operating rooms and average 55 cases per day.
Operating Room Circulator
1 Year 3 Months- Provided circulating nursing care within a high-acuity surgical department with 16 operating rooms.
- Coordinated room activities and communication among surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff to
support safe case progression. - Maintained accurate intraoperative records in accordance with hospital policies and established surgical
protocols. - Provided relief charge nurse coverage and supported daily workflow coordination.
Registered Nurse
10 Months- Delivered evidence-based care to post-surgical and rehabilitation patients in a high-acuity environment.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health record (EHR) to ensure comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on care processes to enhance continuity and improve clinical outcomes.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to uphold quality standards and optimize patient outcomes.
Supervisor Operational Leadership
18 Years 9 Months- Reviewed policy applications for completeness and compliance, addressing gaps to prevent delays and mitigate risk.
- Championed adoption of digital workflow tools and documentation systems, improving review speed, data accuracy, and operational efficiency while supporting faster decision-making for policy issuance.
- Functioned as a liaison between field agents, underwriting, and corporate operations to resolve escalated documentation issues, facilitate policy compliance, and assist with seamless new business processing.
- Reduced documentation errors and improved reporting accuracy through process redesign, staff coaching, and implementation of workflow improvements that increased efficiency and strengthened compliance standards.
Education
BS - Nursing
AS - Nursing
Skills
Surgical Workflow Improvement
Surgical Safety Protocols
Acute care nursing
Surgical Documentation Review
EHR Documentation Accuracy
Regulatory compliance
Clinical Team Collaboration
Staff education
Surgical Protocols
Communication
Accomplishments
- Preoperative Process Optimization - Increased preoperative readiness by 25%, enhancing surgical team efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Documentation Accuracy Improvement - Reduced documentation errors by 40% through targeted nurse training sessions and workflow adjustments.
- Cost-saving Initiative - Led a project that saved $1.2M annually by streamlining operational processes and enhancing efficiency.
- Enhanced Team Collaboration - Achieved 98% positive feedback from surgical staff for improved communication and teamwork during operations.
Certification
- Florida Multi-state RN license
- Six Sigma Yellow belt
LANGUAGES
English
Native
Timeline
Surgical Services Supervisor OR Facilitator
Baptist Hospital
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Operating Room Circulator
Baptist Healthcare
03.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Registered Nurse
Baptist Healthcare
05.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Supervisor Operational Leadership
Aflac
03.2002 - 12.2020Read More
Pensacola State College
AS from Nursing
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University of Alabama
BS from Nursing
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ELIGIBILITY
U.S. Citizen / Eligible for Public Trust
TRAINING / COURSES
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare Workflow Optimization
- Operational Process Redesign
- Clinical Documentation Improvement
- Staff Training & Process Implementation
- Cross-Functional Operational Collaboration
- 2003 - Present
Personal Information
- Title: Surgical Services Supervisor | Clinical Documentation & Compliance Focus
- Nationality: U.S. Citizen