Shirley Tharalla
Ridgecrest,USA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 24 years of clinical experience, currently serving as the Interim Clinical Manager/Director, overseeing daily operations in the surgery department. Proven managerial professional recognized for streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative environment that adapts to evolving needs. Expertise in quality assurance as an RN quality liaison, monitoring operational performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and ensure compliance with regulations. Committed to developing and implementing effective policies and initiatives that enhance departmental efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize material waste, while mentoring new graduates and managing diverse responsibilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Interim Manager
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Managing the whole operations of the OR in align with hospital policies, standards of nursing practices, and administrative and governing agencies for the perioperative areas
- Addressing management issues identified through hospital process improvement efforts.
- Performing duties as assigned and reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer.
- Providing administrative and financial accountability for planning, directing, staffing, coordinating, and controlling functions and activities of the OR
- Participated in preparing annual operations and capital expense budgets; direct necessary analysis, factoring financial need into budget projections, and present per hospital protocols
- Administer data collection system for staffing utilization, room utilization, and preparation of periodic productivity reports used at the hospital meetings
- Maintain or propose revisions to programs for staff retention and recruitment, continuing education, and competency-based learning
- Participate in perioperative standing committees and hospital-wide committees as assigned
- Communicate with physicians and work closely with the Medical Director to maintain a high standard of surgical/medical care and development of client relationships with surgeons
- Assist with recruitment and transfer of the OR
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
RN Perioperative Quality Liaison
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
12.2016 - 06.2024
- I utilize the PDCA in the peri-operative area with the team, ensuring patient and team safety.
- As charge nurse of the operating room, I collaborate with the teamwork in workflow for each day. As a Quality Liaison, I work on the patient safety program's process improvement, including providing educational material to the team. Also, as a charge nurse, I collaborate with the operating room manager and the anesthesia team to support the team with turnovers. I have been working effectively in lead roles, training new grads, and managing any given tasks or responsibilities.
RN Travel
Mad River Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2023
- I worked as a Circulatory nurse on a travel assignment. I was responsible for circulating for various general surgery procedures, Orthopedic, open and closed fractures, trauma, Endoscopies, C-Section, Ob & Gynecological procedures, and taking on-call. I was training new grad.
Registered Nurse: Circulatory & Scrub
Surgical Center of San Diego
08.2015 - 01.2016
- As a Circulator, I worked in the surgery suites assisting patients in procedures, general, plastic, orthopedic, both open and closed fractures, endoscopies, Gynecology, Urology, and Pain management. patients undergoing surgery.
Back Office Lead
Center for Care Management
03.2015 - 05.2015
- EMR (Salon-ware) Monitors clinic room flow, scheduling patients, ensures that attending nursing staff are informed on patient status, and assures accurate documentation in patient's medical records, including Laboratory results and calling in Pharmacy for medication.
- Retrieves charts/data and other results as necessary before visits, when necessary, prepares rooms before, and during, after clinic; assures medical supply inventory is adequate up to date.
- Assists with minor procedures as needed/ directed.
CNA, Tri-city Hospital
R&R staffing
01.2012 - 10.2012
- CNA / Sitter in various departments in the hospital, assisted in patient care, safety, and monitoring, maintaining HIPAA regulations, EMR (Cerner), and Healthcare Software in saving patients data.
Registered Nurse Scrub& Circulatory
Niloufer Hospital
01.2000 - 08.2011
- Worked as a senior scrub nurse in Pediatric, Obstetrics, and Gynecology operating rooms, assisted all open and laparoscopic surgeries, including plastic & reconstructive procedures. As a senior staff, I was responsible for maintaining records/data of equipment and inventory of surgical & laparoscopic equipment in the department. Responsible for patient safety and care during pre-, intra, and immediate post-operative periods. Responsible for supervising, teaching & training new grads and nursing students. Efficient in leading a team and delegating responsibilities. Emergency Service Room Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Premature Unit. Installed IV and central lines and performs phlebotomy duties to obtain blood samples or administer medication.
Registered Nurse
District Head Quarter Hospital
11.1998 - 12.1999
- I maintained the labor, and delivery room, including the inventory of drugs, medications & other stocks. I monitored patients during delivery and childbirth. I conducted a Health Education program in the community and hospital. I coordinated with the hospital in health education events to create awareness about services provided in the hospital.
Registered Nurse
Durgabhai Deshmukh Hospital
03.1997 - 02.1998
- As a Registered Nurse (ICCU), I assessed patients and gathered their medical history and test results in medical records. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, and fluids, provided patients medication administration, wound care (post angioplasty & angiogram), ADL’s, assessments, documenting, obtaining laboratory specimens, discharge education, communication and collaboration with other health care professionals, reviewed orders and orient patients to the unit.
Education
MS Nursing Administration and Management - Nursing Administration
Aspen University
Denver, CO08.2025
MBA Health Care Management - Healthcare Management
Coleman University
San Diego, CA12.2014
Registered General Nurse And Midwife - Nursing
Durgabhai Deshmukh Hospital
01.1997
Skills
- Leadership abilities
- Effective team leadership
- Analytical reasoning
- Effective problem resolution
- Effective team collaboration
- Dedicated work ethic
- Flexible problem-solving
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Team development
Timeline
Clinical Interim Manager
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
07.2024 - Current
RN Perioperative Quality Liaison
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
12.2016 - 06.2024
RN Travel
Mad River Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse: Circulatory & Scrub
Surgical Center of San Diego
08.2015 - 01.2016
Back Office Lead
Center for Care Management
03.2015 - 05.2015
CNA, Tri-city Hospital
R&R staffing
01.2012 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse Scrub& Circulatory
Niloufer Hospital
01.2000 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse
District Head Quarter Hospital
11.1998 - 12.1999
Registered Nurse
Durgabhai Deshmukh Hospital
03.1997 - 02.1998
MBA Health Care Management - Healthcare Management
Coleman University
Registered General Nurse And Midwife - Nursing
Durgabhai Deshmukh Hospital
MS Nursing Administration and Management - Nursing Administration
Aspen University
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