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Jennifer Lloyd

Morristown,TN

Summary

Hardworking and passionate healthcare leader with a proven track record at Tennova, enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency. Expert in surgical operations and performance improvement, achieving a 80% First Case On Time Start rate, from 59% last year, and and 86% Block Utilization rate. Committed to staff development and financial acumen, driving cost reductions while fostering a culture of excellence in surgical services.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Surgical Services

Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
  • Established effective communication channels between physicians, nurses, CSTs, and support staff for optimal collaboration during surgeries.
  • Oversaw regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to state, federal, and accreditation standards for surgical services departments.
  • Coached, mentored and supported managers, colleagues and staff.
  • Maximized resource utilization by scheduling elective surgeries according to available operating room capacity and staffing levels.
  • Enhanced patient safety with thorough preoperative assessments and risk evaluations.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts with vendors for medical supplies and equipment.
  • Streamlined surgical processes for increased efficiency and reduced operation times.

Director of Surgical Services

Tennova Newport Medical Center
09.2017 - 02.2023

Clinical Manager-Surgical Services

Morristown -Hamblen Healthcare System
01.2008 - 2017

Staff Nurse

Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System
12.2002 - 12.2008

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05-2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN
05-2002

Skills

  • Patient Safety Advocate
  • Surgical Performance Improvement
  • Financial Acumen
  • Leadership Improvement
  • Staff Development

Timeline

Director of Surgical Services

Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center
02.2023 - Current

Director of Surgical Services

Tennova Newport Medical Center
09.2017 - 02.2023

Clinical Manager-Surgical Services

Morristown -Hamblen Healthcare System
01.2008 - 2017

Staff Nurse

Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System
12.2002 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Tennessee State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Walters State Community College
Jennifer Lloyd