Suzanne M. Myers-Phariss BSN RN CEN
Terrell,Texas
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in supervising and guiding teams. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results while adapting to changing needs. Skilled in team leadership, conflict resolution, and process improvement, ensuring efficient operations and high performance. Reliable and flexible, consistently delivering quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Department Supervisor
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
10.2010 - Current
- Responsible for management of staff and department that provides pediatric to geriatric patients undergoing surgery, Cath lab, Endo/ IR procedures
- Track staff member’s attendance to ensure compliance with time and attendance policy
- Complete payroll, annual reviews, performance correction
- Monitoring daily schedule of department to meet staffing matrix while attaining a positive LMRS value since 5/2015
- Orientations for all new staff ensuring standards of practice are met
- Act as resource for questions concerning clinical practice for all nurses in all areas
- Monthly chart audits to assure staff are meeting documentation standards
- Leader of Daily huddle meeting with leaders from all departments to determine if resources are available to meet the needs of patient scheduled for procedure .
- Chair Person for Nurse and Ancillary Staff Recruitment, Retention, Recognition and Chair Person for Nursing Peer Review
- Develop and lead education seminars for annual skills day
- Development of teaching material and implantation of discharge planning for all PACU patients to ensure high marks on Press Ganey survey, with a consistent score > 93%
- Assist Infection control with monthly reporting of infection for all surgical cases
- Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Managed team of 15 employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Fostered a positive working environment by actively engaging in team-building activities, promoting open communication channels, and recognizing individual achievements.
- Assigned tasks and established work schedules to staff to cover operational needs.
- Promoted culture focused on encouraging staff to develop skills and abilities.
- Oversaw daily operational performance of 15 team members.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing improvements based on feedback.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication, promoting a cohesive organizational culture focused on achieving common goals.
- Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures that increased effectiveness and efficiency across various functions.
- Reduced employee turnover rate through effective communication, regular feedback, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process.
- Function as a PACU nurse to meet staffing needs.
ICU Shift Manager
Texas Health Resources
02.2008 - 07.2012
- ICU Nurse with responsibilities for the care and stabilization of ICU patients
- Responsibilities also include shift management and scheduling of ICU staff, Payroll for department, function as preceptor for Nursing Students, Graduate Nurses and new hires in ICU
PRN Staff RN
White Rock Medical Center
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Emergency Department Nurse with responsibilities for triage, stabilization and treatment and care of emergent, urgent and non urgent patients in a pediatric to geriatric population
RN – Clinical Ladder IV
Texas Health Resources
01.1997 - 06.2008
- Emergency Department Nurse with responsibilities for triage, stabilization and treatment and care of emergent, urgent and non urgent patients in a pediatric to geriatric population
- Participate in the training of the GN’s with movement toward the staff RN position
- Work with the EMT/Paramedic students from Dallas Fire Academy to develop skills needed for intravenous catheter placement and physical assessments
- Develop and lead educational seminars for nurses and patient care technician in annual skills day fair
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor School of Nursing
12.1996
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Growth planning
- Personnel Management
- Critical Thinking
- Superior Work Ethic
Certification
- BCLS, 01/01/26
- ACLS, 01/01/26
- PALS, 06/01/26
- CEN, 01/01/26
Publications
Journal of Emergency Nursing, 10/01/04
Training
- CATN II, 01/01/04
- RTS Bereavement Training, 02/01/04
Awards
- 2011 Dallas Ft. Worth Great 100 Nurses
- Compliance Companion for 2020 Baylor Scott and White - Sunnyvale
Timeline
Perioperative Department Supervisor
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
10.2010 - Current
PRN Staff RN
White Rock Medical Center
07.2008 - 03.2011
ICU Shift Manager
Texas Health Resources
02.2008 - 07.2012
RN – Clinical Ladder IV
Texas Health Resources
01.1997 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor School of Nursing
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