SONDRENA DOBSON
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Highly detail-oriented, self-driven, compassionate healthcare professional with 17 years of career experience, 14 years of experience in ambulatory healthcare and 6 years of experience in leadership. Executes operations, relationship, and finance management skills. Exceptional communication and leadership abilities with a transformational leadership style.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Focus Hand and Arm Surgery Center
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for all clinical aspects of the surgery center
- Monitors and evaluates nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care
- Built and maintains positive working relationships with physicians, staff, and leadership to support seamless healthcare operations. Increased 16 points on crucial conversations on last employee engagement survey
- Responsible for operating surgery center in absence of Administrator
- Presents MEC at quarterly meeting with Governing Board
- Maintains open communication with Hand Surgery Associates (physician's office practice) and surgery schedulers for both Hand Surgery Associates and Focus
- Developed positive employee relations to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Holds current positions as Safety Officer, Pharmacy Coordinator, and Infection Control Nurse
Nursing Supervisor Preop / Pacu
Focus Hand and Arm Surgery Center
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care in the Preop / Pacu department
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff
- Point of contact for all departments in absence of Administrator
- Organized staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns
- Worked in collaboration with Operating Room Nursing Supervisor and Administrator in maintaining excellent patient, employee, and physician satisfaction
Charge Nurse Preop / Pacu
Focus Hand and Arm Surgery Center
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Managed daily functions of the Preop / Pacu department
- Managed monthly and daily schedules
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, standards of care, and safety protocols
- Managed and maintained the Safety Program
- Fill in as additional support for the operating room as needed
Operating Room Circulator
Focus Hand and Arm Surgery Center
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Operating Room circulator specializing in upper extremity surgery
- Assisted anesthesiologist with bier blocks, generals, and brachial plexus blocks
- Circulated Procedure Room using sterile technique, assisted surgeon with procedures as requested, and assisted in the sterile processing department
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Denver, CO2013
Associates Degree - Nursing
Dakota Wesley University
Mitchell, SD2006
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Crucial Conversations
- Employee Coaching
- Leadership and Guidance
- Emergency Response
- Budget Awareness
- Team Meeting Management
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Budget Awareness
- Team Meeting Management
- Quality Improvement
Accomplishments
- Lobbied in Washington DC
- Multiple Daisy Awards
- 2023 State Survey zero deficiencies
- Accomplished 2022 and 2019 AAAHC Surveys
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Focus Hand and Arm Surgery Center
04.2022 - Current
Nursing Supervisor Preop / Pacu
Focus Hand and Arm Surgery Center
08.2020 - 04.2022
Charge Nurse Preop / Pacu
Focus Hand and Arm Surgery Center
05.2017 - 08.2020
Operating Room Circulator
Focus Hand and Arm Surgery Center
04.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Dakota Wesley University
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