Laurie Phillips

• Administered biotherapy, chemotherapy, blood products, antibiotics, and iron treatments.
• Achieved certification in chemotherapy and immunotherapy to enhance treatment capabilities.

Supervised seven departments and directed over 125 staff members to enhance operational effectiveness.

• Evaluated surgical department practices, identifying efficiency, safety, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Administered fiscal operations, including accounting, budget planning, and expenditure authorization.
• Reviewed non-contracted instrumentation for spine surgeries and initiated vendor contract evaluations with specialists.

• Oversaw 24-hour operations of 16-suite surgery department to ensure optimal functionality.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and AORN standards for safety and quality.
• Coached and mentored team members to enhance job performance and skills.

• Oversaw operating room scheduling across two hospitals, improving workflow efficiency.
• Facilitated patient flow and monitored unit activities to ensure optimal care delivery.
• Acted as clinical resource, assisting in interdepartmental care coordination.

Conducted annual evaluations of staff, promoting professional development and accountability.

• Addressed employee, physician, and patient complaints within surgical department for effective resolution.

• ENT and Urology nurse manager experience
• Circulated all services
• Instructed and supervised over 57 surgical technicians utilizing past scrub experience

• Level I trauma center; kidney and liver transplants, emergency open heart surgeries

• Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.