Stephanie Yurasek
Ridgefield,CT
Summary
Operations and strategy leader with deep experience supporting CEOs, running complex healthcare operations, and keeping teams aligned through growth and change. Known for being highly organized, calm under pressure, and trusted with sensitive matters. Alongside my operations work, I practice holistic health coaching, bringing a realistic, nutrition-based approach to helping people improve health and performance in everyday life.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Business Operations
East Coast Orthotic & Prosthetic
01.2021 - Current
- Served as an extension of the CEO, helping turn priorities into clear plans, owners, and follow-through across multiple healthcare locations.
- Supported leadership during periods of growth and transition by prioritizing urgent issues, removing roadblocks, and keeping teams focused on patient care.
- Led weekly operating meetings to document decisions, track action items, and maintain accountability across clinical and administrative teams.
- Improved workflows, purchasing, and day-to-day operations to increase efficiency while protecting margins and care standards.
- Strengthened compliance and audit readiness by standardizing documentation and training, addressing gaps through calm, direct conversations.
Regional Manager
East Coast Orthotic & Prosthetic
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Contributed to $500K in revenue growth in one year by strengthening relationships and improving service delivery.
- Managed day-to-day operations across multiple clinical sites, balancing staffing, scheduling, and patient volume in high-demand environments.
- Acted as the primary escalation point for hospital partners and internal teams, resolving issues through clear communication and follow-through.
- Handled performance and people issues with discretion, maintaining accountability while preserving trust and team stability.
- Built documentation standards that improved consistency and readiness across locations.
Team Lead
East Coast Orthotic & Prosthetic
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Led daily clinic operations in a high-volume setting, coordinating front desk and clinical workflows to keep patient flow steady.
- Managed team schedules and real-time priorities, adjusting coverage to protect patient care.
- Onboarded and coached new hires on workflows, documentation, and service standards.
- Acted as an escalation point for patient and staff concerns, de-escalating issues calmly and professionally.
- Standardized core processes during change to reduce confusion and improve reliability.
Practitioner, Orthotics & Prosthetics
East Coast Orthotic & Prosthetic
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in high-volume clinic, managing evaluations, fittings, follow-ups, and documentation to enhance patient experience.
- Grew a single location from $300K to $1.3M in revenue by building strong referral relationships with physicians and care teams.
- Improved clinic flow by coordinating closely with administrative staff and addressing issues quickly.
- Communicated clinic updates directly to CEO, highlighting key developments and potential risks with confidentiality.
Education
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
University of New Haven
West Haven, CTBachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CTSkills
- CEO & executive support
- Operations & prioritization
- Change management
- Clear, confident communication
- Influencing without authority
- Healthcare operations
- Holistic health & nutrition coaching
Timeline
Senior Manager, Business Operations
East Coast Orthotic & Prosthetic
01.2021 - Current
Regional Manager
East Coast Orthotic & Prosthetic
01.2016 - 01.2021
Team Lead
East Coast Orthotic & Prosthetic
01.2010 - 01.2016
Practitioner, Orthotics & Prosthetics
East Coast Orthotic & Prosthetic
01.2006 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
University of New Haven
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Quinnipiac University