Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact department success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Supervisor Operating Room
Sharp Grossmont Plaza Surgery Center
09.2011 - Current
Assist with hiring processes for new team members, ensuring alignment with organizational values and skills requirements for high-quality patient care delivery.
Enhance team performance by providing regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities for 30 direct reports
Manage budgets and resource allocation effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of resources in pursuit of high-quality patient care services.
Manage surgical schedule for six operating rooms
`Facilitate, prepare and actively participate in regulatory inspections
Develop process improvement projects for department to improve patient care and outcomes (i.e 1st time starts and turn over time improvement)
Currently this department has most efficient turn around time in Sharp system
Improved physician and employee satisfaction
Current employee retention rate is
Increased surgical case volume
Participated actively within departmental committees focused on enhancing clinical practice standards throughout organization
Learned every team members' role to offer skilled backup during shortages and high-volume periods.
Provided direct patient care to patients in following specialties: Orthopedics, ENT, Plastics, Opthalmology, General, and Podiatry surgical procedures.
Coordinated implants, supplies and equipment for Orthopedic and Podiatry cases
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities.
Performed in charge nurse role
Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
Served as mentor to new clinicians, providing guidance on techniques, documentation standards, and ethical considerations in practice.
Staff Nurse Med Surg & Operating Room
Mayo Clinic
09.1995 - 08.2004
Worked on postoperative orthopedic surgical unit delivering patient care
Transferred to operating room in 1999
Performed in circulating and scrub role for orthopedic spine cases
Assisted in successful surgeries by providing necessary instruments and supplies to surgeon in timely manner
Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment
Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care
Education
Master of Science - Nursing With Emphasis On Leadership