Kelli Pitts, BSN RN CNOR
Meansville,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable Surgical Services Director with over 7 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Services Director
Upson Regional Medical Center
Thomaston, GA
09.2013 - Current
- Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture for 120 bed hospital with 5 operating rooms and separate OR for c-sections.
- Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations for 40 employees.
- Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
- Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Recommended corrective actions to conform to quality specifications.
- Formulated annual budgets for 7 departments including Ambulatory Care, PACU, OR, Autoclave, Endoscopy, Infusion Room, and Anesthesia .
- Payroll maintained everyday in Kronos.
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
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Spalding Regional Hospital
Griffin, GA
09.2007 - 08.2013
- Maintained clear communication between operating room staff members.
- Administered medications, treatments and injections according to surgeon preference cards.
- Coordinated with anesthesiologists to ensure optimal patient care conditions were met.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's health information, treatments and medications administered.
- Performed sterile techniques in preparation for surgery.
- Reviewed patients' medical histories prior to surgical procedure.
- Responded quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly functioning and sterilized.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA06-2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southern Crescent Technical College
Thomaston01-2004
Skills
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Business Administration
Certification
- Certified Operating Room Nurse
- Laser Safety Officer
Timeline
Surgical Services Director
Upson Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - Current
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Spalding Regional Hospital
09.2007 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southern Crescent Technical College