Tina Peppers
Huntley,IL
Summary
Meticulous Director excited to bring 18 years of Surgical Services background to a growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of Surgical Services, including operating room, same-day surgery, PACU, PST, and SPD. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Services Director – OR/PACU/ASU/PST/SPD
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Sustain an environment supporting excellence and innovation, focusing on Safety in clinical nursing practice and patient care through assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and standards or positive patient care outcomes
- Collaborated with administration and physicians to identify future opportunities and define the direction of Surgical Services
- Developed plans to achieve identified goals, including OR efficiency, productivity, and patient throughput targets
- Performed a variety of staff administration functions, including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and counseling
- Assigned management with six direct reports along with two hundred supportive staff
- Overseeing performance improvement projects and initiatives throughout surgical services utilizing Six Sigma process
- Develop, secure approval of, and administer department policies, procedures, and budget.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
OR/SPD Manager
Northwestern Medicine
03.2013 - 10.2021
- Sustained successful patient engagement scores
- Manage OR/SPD staff of 55 employees
- Communication with OR/SPD staff from daily huddles
- Improved operational efficiency within OR/SPD through LEAN Value Stream 6 Sigma
- Opening newly constructed hospital and leading in the successful opening of Surgical Services in 2016
- Successful EMR transition to Epic
- Maintain a successful budget
- Completed multiple cost analysis for capital purchases
- Sustained turnover time and first-case delay goals
- Completed multiple successful Joint Commission surveys
- Successful Bariatric program
- Successful Total Joint program
- Successful Magnet designation
Registered Nurse
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
07.2006 - 03.2013
- Residency completed in March 2012
- Supervision of patient care during OR procedures
- Preparation and setup of surgical procedures
- Assisting anesthesia personnel during OR procedures
- Experience in all types of procedures, including general, ortho, neuro, and cardiovascular
- Certified surgical technician on the weekend trauma team 2008
- Preparation and setup of surgical instruments
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Leadership -
St. Francis College of Nursing
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management -
Western Governors University
12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
06.2011
Surgical Technician Program Graduate -
Elgin Community College
06.2008
Accelerated CNA Program -
Rockford Business College
Certification
Certified Nurse in the Operating Room, 01/2019
Qualifications And Core Competencies
- Registered nurse – Certified in the operating room
- 18 Years of Surgical Services experience, of which 11 are Leadership
- Completed multiple LEAN 6 Sigma projects
- Opening a newly constructed hospital and leading in the successful opening of Surgical Service
- Trauma 1 experience within Surgical Services
- Management and mentorship skills – team player and team builder
- Excellent administrative skills coupled with analytical and problem-solving skills
- Committed to excellence and self-motivated
- Highly trainable, fast learner – adapts well to changes and pressures in the workplace
- Ambitious and hardworking with a positive attitude
Timeline
Surgical Services Director – OR/PACU/ASU/PST/SPD
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
OR/SPD Manager
Northwestern Medicine
03.2013 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
07.2006 - 03.2013
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Leadership -
St. Francis College of Nursing
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Surgical Technician Program Graduate -
Elgin Community College
Accelerated CNA Program -
Rockford Business College
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