Marissa Todd
Germantown,TN
Summary
Experienced and dedicated nursing leader with 18 years of surgical and nursing experience committed to driving safe, high-quality patient outcomes. Seeking the opportunity to contribute my leadership skills to Baptist Women’s Hospital, driving improvements in safety, efficiency, profitability, and overall satisfaction for patients, physicians, and staff.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Perioperative and cardiovascular services
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Optimization of clinical workflows by influencing policies and processes that produce safe environments for patient care
- Driver of operational excellence and strategic growth with defined ability to lead large teams, manage complex budgets, and foster multidisciplinary collaboration
- Implementer of action steps to successfully improve patient satisfaction scores by 25% for the ambulatory service line
- Established innovative solution strategies to increase communication, efficiency, and scheduling
- Developed and strengthened relationships with physicians and contracted providers creating a cohesive partnership
- Organized projects to include the expansion of an operating room suite, the de-installation and re-installation of OR lights, and the addition of the second daVinci Intuitive Robotic System
- Responsible for 10 departments with 3 direct report managers to include Echo, Stress, Cardiac Cath Lab, Same Day Surgery, Preoperative Testing, Outpatient Scheduling, GI Lab, Surgery, PACU, and Sterile Processing
Operating room nurse manager
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Responsible for the management of 42 direct reports through performance, recruitment, scheduling, education, and accountability in the Surgery and Sterile Processing Departments
- Led improvement projects to decrease turn-around time and optimize efficiency within the surgical department
- Decreased agency and contracted staffing by 75%
- Implemented processes to increase staff satisfaction and engagement aiding in employee retention
- Worked closely with materials management to introduce inventory models that increase both cost savings and productivity
- Managed multiple capital purchase projects to produce surgical volume growth
Contract RN- Surgery
Methodist Germantown Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided care for the surgical patient across multiple specialties
- Set up the operating room suite with equipment, instrumentation, and sterile supplies
- Worked closely with licensed professionals to deliver quality care
icu/float pool rn
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Evaluation and provision of care to patients with various acuity levels
- Continuously monitored vital signs and patient conditions, administered complex medications, performed advanced life support procedures and maintained advanced care equipment for the critically ill patients
- Collaborated with healthcare teams, and effectively communicating patient status updates to physicians and families, all within a fast-paced environment
- Provided patient care across multi-specialty units and two hospitals to include departments like ICU, Step-down, surgery, and ER holds
Registered nurse-surgery
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Preoperative assessment and intraoperative care provided to the surgical patient
- Asserted strict aseptic technique oversight, defined preparation of the OR suite, knowledge of surgical instrumentation, and utilized the ability to anticipate needs for the entire operating room team
- Assumed charge nurse roles frequently aiding in daily assignments, efficiency, and mindful productivity
- Performed preceptor roles for new OR staff
Clinical instructor for surgical technology
Southern Crescent Technical College
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Advised, prepared, and educated college students for a career in surgical technology
- Collaborated with hospital educators and preceptors to produce a successful internship for surgical technology students
- Counseled, evaluated, and directed students throughout a vigorous program with marked excellence
GENERAL SURGERY CLINICIAN, CST
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Worked directly with surgeons and sales representatives to build the general surgery specialty
- Proficiently scrubbed and assisted across multiple surgical specialties in the operating room
- Educated new and existing staff members
Education
bachelor of science - nursing
capella university
06.2020
associate degree - registered nursing
abraham baldwin university
01.2015
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
GRIFFIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
01.2007
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Strategies and goals
- Staff management
- Budget management
Timeline
Director of Perioperative and cardiovascular services
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Contract RN- Surgery
Methodist Germantown Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Operating room nurse manager
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2023
icu/float pool rn
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Registered nurse-surgery
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
Clinical instructor for surgical technology
Southern Crescent Technical College
01.2012 - 01.2015
GENERAL SURGERY CLINICIAN, CST
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2015
bachelor of science - nursing
capella university
associate degree - registered nursing
abraham baldwin university
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
GRIFFIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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