Dedicated healthcare professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director ASC Services
Hauser-Ross Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2021 - Current
Responsible for reporting monthly to the CFO, COO and VP of Finance on Profit and Loss statement cost of goods and other financial indicators for the center
Prepare and present Director of Nursing Reports for quarterly review by the Board of Managers
Complete or oversee all reporting to all local, state, federal and accrediting bodies as required
Complete benchmarking reporting through ASCA
Consult with the Chief Compliance Officer on emerging ASC compliance issues
Researched and implemented new Electronic Medical Record software
Responsible for overseeing the recredentialing of current surgeons and presenting recredentialing packets to the Board of Managers
Review and present credentialing packets of new physicians for ASC privileges to the Board of Managers
Worked with a local university to establish our center as a practicum site for CST students
Manage the day-to-day operations of the ASC
Regional ASC Administrator
Hauser-Ross Ambulatory Surgery Center
07.2020 - 03.2021
Responsible for three ASC’s in the Chicagoland Region
Responsible for25+ employees at three different centers
Maintained three ASC’s starting in March 2020 through COVID-19 shutdowns to ensure smooth reopening
Prepared and successfully re-accredited one ASC with AAAHC through and after Covid-19 shut down
Hired, promoted and transitioned new director to oversee ASC after rebuilding staffing and increasing case load
ASC Manager
Hauser-Ross Ambulatory Surgery Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
Promoted to the new position in the midst of a JACHO and IDPH recredentialing survey
Successfully responded JACHO and IDPH citations to acquire accreditation
Lead QAPI, Infection Control, and Safety Committee meetings
Lead quarterly Board Meetings
Review and coordinate service contracts with vendors and practice administrator
Transition between anesthesia groups including credentialing, training and DEA licensing
Assign and monitor Daily, weekly, and Monthly inspections
Write employee reviews and assign merit pay increases
Interview and hire new staff
Pre-op/PACU RN and Circulator
Hauser-Ross Ambulatory Surgery Center
09.2017 - 07.2019
Circulate in the operating room for cataract, retina and oculoplastic surgical cases
Maintain medication inventory and provide a weekly report for needed medications
Review and verify completion of surgical consent for correct patient, procedure and signatures of physicians and witnesses
Review and verify completion of pre-operative orders, pre-procedure assessment, IV start and pre-procedural medications
Complete accurate and timely computer-based charting on all cases
Provide a safe environment for both patient and staff through proper positioning, pre-procedural “Time Outs” and maintaining a clutter free environment
Provide for care of the patient in the post-anesthesia care / post-procedure environment
Provide and review post-procedure discharge instructions
Endoscopy Nurse
Centegra Woodstock Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2017
Circulate in the procedure room for endoscopy cases including esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, Bronchoscopy and Orbera Balloon placement
Function as Endoscopy Technician by assisting physician during endoscopy procedures and completing scope set-up and cleaning pre and post-procedure
Review and verify completion of surgical consent for correct patient, procedure and signatures of physicians and witnesses
Review and verify completion of pre-operative orders, pre-procedure assessment, IV start and pre-procedural medications
Give SBAR report to recovery room and/or floor nurse following procedure
Prepare procedure room in accordance with procedure to be performed
Including pulling medications from the Pyxis system and ensuring the proper equipment is in the room
Complete accurate and timely computer-based charting on all cases
Provide a safe environment for both patient and staff through proper positioning, pre-procedural “Time Outs” and maintaining a clutter free environment
Provide for care of the patient in the post-anesthesia care/ post-procedure environment
Provide and review post-procedure discharge instructions
Act as one of the rotating charge nurses coordinating patient flow, staffing and management of daily operations
Operating Room Circulator Nurse
Presence St. Joseph Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2015
Firefighter/Paramedic / Provisional Fire Officer I
City of Crystal Lake
02.2000 - 10.2012
Performed as Acting Fire Officer
Supervised up to seven certified fire professionals during routine station duties and during emergency activities
Coordinated multiple fire safety teams during emergency situations to ensure crew, patient and public safety
Determined scope of emergency situation and requested additional resources as necessary
Provided on-scene and in station leadership in various fire and medical situations
Ensured the completion of daily training and maintenance duties
Completed incident and accident reports following emergency calls
Reviewed and validated reports of crew members to ensure accuracy and completeness
Liaison between crew members and upper department management
Senior Paramedic- mentored and guided newer paramedics
Shift and station EMS training liaison
Worked with the Bureau Chief of EMS to develop and teach monthly training opportunities
Monitored and reviewed EMT –B and paramedic students assigned to Crystal Lake Fire Department during EMS calls and report writing during ride time
Operated under Standing Medical Orders and online medical direction while conducting patient care
Hazardous Materials
As the Interim Crystal Lake Hazmat Team Leader, I coordinated and documented Crystal Lake team member training for the Lake/McHenry County Hazmat Team
Lake/McHenry Division5 Hazmat Team Member, working within the team to develop my skills in Hazmat mitigation
Attended countywide and interagency hazmat training for chemical, industrial, biological and radiological emergencies
Life Safety Inspections
Compiled and condensed multiple databases into one database for use in assigning and tracking fire inspections by shift personnel
Maintained the database and worked with the Bureau Chief of Fire Prevention to assign new inspections and track the progress of inspections assigned to shift personnel
Conducted and coordinated life safety inspections for my shift and station as assigned by the fire prevention bureau
Assisted in planning and implementing Strategic National Stockpile Distribution Drill including generation of information flyers, routing of vehicles and securing volunteers
Provided fire and emergency medical services to the community of Crystal Lake
As a Training Committee Member, I worked with team members to determine training needs for the department, developed training calendar, and helped execute the training curriculum
Post op/Recovery Pre-Op Nurse
Algonquin Road Surgical Center
03.2008 - 10.2012
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
12-2007
CCEMT-P - Critical Care Paramedic
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
10-2003
EMT-P - Paramedicine
Edward Hospital
Naperville, IL
08-1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05-2026
Skills
Organizational development
Budget management
Hiring and retention
Strategic planning
Legal and regulatory compliance
Financial reporting
Decision-making
Operations management
Team management
Staff management
Relationship building
Verbal and written communication
Team collaboration
Certification
CPR
ACLS
PALS
APIC Infection Control RN training.
Timeline
Director ASC Services
Hauser-Ross Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2021 - Current
Regional ASC Administrator
Hauser-Ross Ambulatory Surgery Center
07.2020 - 03.2021
ASC Manager
Hauser-Ross Ambulatory Surgery Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
Pre-op/PACU RN and Circulator
Hauser-Ross Ambulatory Surgery Center
09.2017 - 07.2019
Endoscopy Nurse
Centegra Woodstock Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2017
Operating Room Circulator Nurse
Presence St. Joseph Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2015
Post op/Recovery Pre-Op Nurse
Algonquin Road Surgical Center
03.2008 - 10.2012
Firefighter/Paramedic / Provisional Fire Officer I