Lindsey Wallace
Houma,LA
Summary
Manager with extensive knowledge of surgical, health care administration and clinical philosophy with more than 2 years of experience in management and 12 years in surgery. Familiar with fiscal management systems and human resource management. Talented at maintaining and developing effective relationships with staff, patients and senior management. Excellent supervisory skills and performance working under pressure.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Clinical Manager
Physicians Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Facilitate the surgery schedule in an efficient and safe manner.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed while maintaining full accreditation status .
- Oversee overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Work with Surgery Director to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate seamless patient care across various medical specialties.
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical practices, devise strategies and implement plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Handle job duties for staff members which are unavailable or out of office.
- Optimize inventory management systems to ensure availability of critical supplies and surgical equipment.
- Promote high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Manage 30 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for large 50- physician practice.
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Physicians Medical Center
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Knowledge and practice of AORN standards
- Knowledge and usage of equipment/instruments per IFU used in multiple surgical specialties: Orthopedic, Spine, ENT, General, GYN, Podiatry, Endoscopy, Cystoscopy, and Ophthamology specialty
- Maintained a sterile OR room/environment
- Prepared patients for surgery by forming a surgical care plan
- Communicated with surgeons and anesthesia
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in surgical nursing care.
- Reduced surgical complications through diligent monitoring of patients' vital signs during procedures.
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TGMC
11.2014 - 07.2018
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Terrebonne Homecare Inc.
06.2012 - 11.2014
- Assessed patients for admit, recertification, and form patient care plan
- Managed overall patient care: wound care, sterile procedures, medication administration, collected diagnostic labs, and communicated with physicians, MSW, team members, and pharmacies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
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Woman’s Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2012
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Our Lady of the Lake RMC
06.2010 - 06.2012
Education
MHA - Healthcare Administration
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05.2010
High School Diploma -
Vandebilt Catholic High School
Houma, LA05.2006
Skills
Clinical Leadership
Training and mentoring
Staff Supervision and Scheduling
Managerial experience
References
- Dr. Ben Adams, Surgery Medical Director, TGMC, (985) 870-3629
- Dr. Donald Schwab, Physician, Bayou Surgical Specialists (985) 688-4979
- Alisa Bourg, Surgery Director, Physicians Medical Center, (985) 226-8164
Certification
- CNOR
Timeline
OR Clinical Manager
Physicians Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
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Physicians Medical Center
07.2018 - 05.2022
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TGMC
11.2014 - 07.2018
Home Care RN
Terrebonne Homecare Inc.
06.2012 - 11.2014
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Woman’s Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2012
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Our Lady of the Lake RMC
06.2010 - 06.2012
MHA - Healthcare Administration
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
High School Diploma -
Vandebilt Catholic High School
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