Sasha M. Marchese
College Station,TX
Summary
Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training, and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Licensed in Texas. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 10 years of experience managing operations in patient-centric medical offices. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management, and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient office staff. Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Interim Director of Surgical Services/Operating Room Manager
HCA Healthcare Tomball Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Kept practices, techniques, policies, and procedures consistent with professional standards and regulatory agencies.
- Coached, mentored, and supported managers, colleagues, and staff.
- Reviewed financial reports, made modifications to reduce costs, and identified sound alternatives for purchasing equipment and supplies.
- Chaired weekly committees, work groups, and meetings.
- Developed and updated over 300 policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration, and general liability.
- Instills accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader.
- Leads in a way that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching, and team management model, resulting in 4 employee promotions, increasing levels of responsibility.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed to both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Manager of Surgery Services
HCA Methodist Hospital Texsan
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversee 6 departments: Pre-Op, OR, PACU, SPD, CTU, and PAT departments.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns, and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintains staffing based on patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
- Cross-trained +10 existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Oversee the operations of the Operating Room during a set period while working alongside the team.
- Ensure that all nursing functions within the department run smoothly and efficiently.
- Provide guidance and support to help staff through challenging situations as they arise.
- Manage all aspects of operability related to teaching of healthcare processes and prevention of illness while carrying out pertinent evaluations, nursing diagnosis and care, and counsel.
- Responsible for clinical issues, performance improvement, customer service/patient satisfaction, patient and employee safety, interviewing applicants, employee relations, standards of care and practice, the work environment, accreditation and regulatory standards, and utilized core elements of performance.
- Ensures proper utilization of the organization’s financial resources and the advanced growth agenda for Surgical Services.
OR Circulator Nurse BSN, RN Charge Nurse
AdventHealth Surgery Center
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Advocated for evidence-based practice care standards and supported adoption of care delivery innovations.
- Documented care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity and clinical priorities.
- Functioned as an educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Patient Care and other services.
- Clinical and administrative experience.
- Ensured patient self-management after being discharged and assisted in numerous factors to improve customer satisfaction.
- Conducted pre-operative procedures and led operating room circulator and PACU in compliance with facility requirements.
- Acquired acknowledgment from Administrator for meeting and surpassing expectations in less than three months by showcasing exceptional expertise in pre-op evaluations of surgical patients and functioning as patient advocate.
- Creating and evaluating staffing plans and schedules.
- Identified patient needs and determined priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
RN Circulator Cardiac Cath Lab Mentor/Preceptor
Blake Medical Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
OR Circulator Nurse BSN, RN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Analyzed, planned, and implemented per-operative nursing care and coordinated with Surgeon and Anesthesiologist on patient condition.
- Developed, implemented and coordinated individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments.
- Initiated assessments based on patient's problems or needs, physician's medical diagnosis and functional health framework.
- Supported maintenance and processing of surgical equipment and inventory while engaging in performance enhancement activities to optimize overall operational effectiveness.
- Cooperated in strategizing and distribution of patient assignments and aided nursing staff by collaborating with Physicians with procedures pertaining to patient conditions.
- Demonstrated skillset in managing processes related to general surgery, da Vinci Robotic surgery, OB/GYN, urology, podiatry, spine and orthopedics, plastics, and ENT.
- Evaluated operating room for seamless operability and readiness of all equipment and attained supplies for individual cases while ascertaining completion of all requirements and specifications of surgical operating team.
- Assisted in dissemination of patient-status reports to apposite staff members and oversaw nursing care of delegated patients.
- Assessed plans and patient care needs while conducting physician orders and managing processes of Malignant Hyperthermia protocol.
Respiratory PCU and Step-down unit Mentor/Preceptor
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2021
Charge Nurse Operating Room Nurse Mentor/Preceptor
Menonita Caguas Hospital
06.2017 - 07.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician & Registered Nurse / Volunteer
Family Medicine & Geriatric Doctor Office Dr. Lebron and Dr. Rosa
01.2017 - 06.2017
Lead Stars Pharmacy Unit Specialist / Certified Pharmacy Technician
Humana Health Insurance
11.2014 - 08.2014
Customer Care Specialist / Certified Pharmacy Technician
Humana Insurance Group
12.2012 - 11.2013
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hospital Pharmacy – Damar of PR Services
05.2011 - 12.2012
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
05.2008 - 05.2011
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Inter-American University
San Juan, PR06.2017
Associate degree - Pharmacy
CEM College
San Juan, PR08.2009
Skills
- Performance improvement
- Goal attainment
- Staff management
- Administrative staff supervision
- Operational efficiency
- Conflict resolution
- Training and mentoring
- Professional networking
- Business operation management
- Strategic planning
- Clinical staff management
- Financial analysis
- Surgical expertise
- Financial acumen
Accomplishments
- Achieved FCOT INCREASED by 30 DAYS of the initial job with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved recognition from CEO and COO for exceeding 300 surgeries within my second month, demonstrating efficiency, precision, and dedication.
- Collaborated with CCL/EP department and OR standby supporting 24/7 emergencies.
- Documented and resolved team accountability and expectations, which led to an increase in surgery volume and physician engagement.
- Supervised team of +100 staff members.
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider, American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association
Credentials
- MBA
- BSN
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Interim Director of Surgical Services/Operating Room Manager
HCA Healthcare Tomball Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Manager of Surgery Services
HCA Methodist Hospital Texsan
02.2024 - 01.2025
OR Circulator Nurse BSN, RN Charge Nurse
AdventHealth Surgery Center
06.2021 - 01.2024
RN Circulator Cardiac Cath Lab Mentor/Preceptor
Blake Medical Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
OR Circulator Nurse BSN, RN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2022
Respiratory PCU and Step-down unit Mentor/Preceptor
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2021
Charge Nurse Operating Room Nurse Mentor/Preceptor
Menonita Caguas Hospital
06.2017 - 07.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician & Registered Nurse / Volunteer
Family Medicine & Geriatric Doctor Office Dr. Lebron and Dr. Rosa
01.2017 - 06.2017
Lead Stars Pharmacy Unit Specialist / Certified Pharmacy Technician
Humana Health Insurance
11.2014 - 08.2014
Customer Care Specialist / Certified Pharmacy Technician
Humana Insurance Group
12.2012 - 11.2013
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hospital Pharmacy – Damar of PR Services
05.2011 - 12.2012
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
05.2008 - 05.2011
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Inter-American University
Associate degree - Pharmacy
CEM College
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