Joni Royer
Essex,IA
Summary
Results-driven Director of Surgical Services with proven leadership in enhancing patient safety and surgical outcomes. Recognized for staff development and performance improvement initiatives that foster a culture of teamwork and continuous enhancement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Surgical Services
Shenandoah Medical Center
Shenandoah, IA
07.2014 - 04.2025
- Directed surgical operations to enhance patient flow and optimize resource allocation.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to elevate surgical outcomes and patient safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline processes and improve communication within surgical departments.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring efficient allocation of financial resources for surgical services.
- Mentored and trained staff on best practices in surgical procedures and compliance regulations.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through regular staff evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough preoperative assessments and risk evaluations.
Staff RN-surgery
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs, IA
06.1991 - 07.2014
- Administered patient care through comprehensive assessments and tailored treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and quality of care standards.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA07-1991
Skills
- Leadership excellence
- Surgical expertise
- Patient safety
- Staff development
- Performance improvement
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
Certification
- BLS-2027
- ACLS-2027
- PALS-2027
Timeline
Director of Surgical Services
Shenandoah Medical Center
07.2014 - 04.2025
Staff RN-surgery
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
06.1991 - 07.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College