Seasoned Center Leader with exemplary skills in efficiency and OR management. Energetic professional with engaging personality to motivate physicians and staff. Trained in survey readiness for AAAHC, CMS and state DHHS.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Leader
Shepherd Eye Center, ASC
Las Vegas, NV
03.2009 - Current
Maintained compliance with CMS, AAAHC and Nevada DHHS requirements and guidelines.
Prepared and achieved AAAHC accreditation, 5 times
Directed all day-to-day operations for the facility to provide safe and efficient quality of care. Managed scheduling 27 employees
Implemented standard operating procedures and training programs to streamline workflows.
Maintain the ASC budget and targeted goals
Streamlined blocked schedules for surgeons based off their efficiency
Development of succession planning for physicians
Oversaw company merger into private-equity firm and facilitated transition, integration of operations and newly acquired ASC
Worked as a interim Center Leader
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Shepherd Eye Center, ASC
Las Vegas, NV
05.1999 - 03.2009
Assessed and prepared patients for surgery, ongoing patient assessments.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, ASC policies and standards of care.
Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical process, admit, preop, operating room and discharge.
Certified Opthalmic Assistant
Shepherd Eye Center
Las Vegas, NV
11.1988 - 05.1999
Collected essential medical information and documented data in EHR platform.
Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status and administered basic eye exam tests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Collage of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
05.1999
Ophthalmology
Certified Opthalmic Assistant
Las Vegas, NV
06.1991
High School Diploma -
General H.H. Arnold High School
Wiesbaden, Germany
05.1986
Skills
Administrative Management
Policy Development and Enforcement
Staff Scheduling
Quality Assurance
Infection Control
Peer Review
Timeline
Center Leader
Shepherd Eye Center, ASC
03.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Shepherd Eye Center, ASC
05.1999 - 03.2009
Certified Opthalmic Assistant
Shepherd Eye Center
11.1988 - 05.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Collage of Southern Nevada
Ophthalmology
Certified Opthalmic Assistant
High School Diploma -
General H.H. Arnold High School
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