Stephanie Kaus
Duncan
Summary
Strategic Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in operational strategy, team leadership, and productivity. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring effective team collaboration while continuing to focus on patient safety as the priority.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Surgical Services
Southwestern Medical Center
Lawton
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation for departmental projects and operations.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Streamlined communication between departments to support organizational goals.
- Analyzed data to inform decision-making and drive process improvements.
RN, Emergency Department
Duncan Regional Hospital
Duncan
01.2020 - 07.2025
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Provided nursing care in fast-paced emergency room environment.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
RN Supervisor
Duncan Regional Hospital
Duncan
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed department operations, overseeing scheduling, procedural safety, disciplinary actions, and policy development.
- Perioperative areas under my direct supervision included pre-op, post-op, PACU, pre admission, endoscopy and infusion.
- Functioned as staff nurse across various departments, including the operating room.
- Directly involved in rebuilding and major updates to the electronic health record software.
- Established Infusion Center during COVID-19, leading ground-up planning, implementation, and supervision.
RN
Duncan Regional Hospital
Duncan
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided direct patient care while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing colleagues.
- Assisted in surgical procedures and managed post-op, pre-op, PACU, infusion, and endoscopy processes.
RN
Mercy Hospital
Oklahoma City
12.2011 - 08.2013
- Charge Nurse on Med-Surg
- Outpatient Diagnostics to include procedures such as endoscopy, bronchoscopy, ERCP, cystoscopy and pain management.
RN
McAlester Regional Hospital
McAlester
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Coordinated patient care on Med-Surg unit and in Emergency Department as charge nurse and staff nurse, ensuring timely interventions and optimal patient outcomes.
LPN
Assisted Living Facility
McAlester
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted residents with daily activities and personal care tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to create personalized care plans.
- Educated residents and families on health management and wellness strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Remote05.2013
Associate Degree - Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College
McAlester, OK05.2007
Skills
- Perioperative expertise
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- CPI
- NIHSS
- electronic health records
- healthcare regulations
- process improvement
- budget management
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Critical communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director, Surgical Services
Southwestern Medical Center
07.2025 - 02.2026
RN, Emergency Department
Duncan Regional Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2025
RN Supervisor
Duncan Regional Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2020
RN
Duncan Regional Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2015
RN
Mercy Hospital
12.2011 - 08.2013
RN
McAlester Regional Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2011
LPN
Assisted Living Facility
07.2007 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College