Tori Pearce

• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
• Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
• Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for a two-OR ambulatory surgery facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
• Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
• Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
• Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
• Counseled families to improve communication.
• Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives to identify areas for potential enhancements in patient care delivery methods.
• Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
• Manage 5 nurses across 10-bed pre-op/PACU department performing over 1000 surgical procedures annually.
• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing infection control measures and adhering to safety protocols.
• Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
• Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
• Facilitated team-building activities to promote collaboration among nursing staff, resulting in improved morale and job satisfaction levels.
• Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.

Provided clinical and administrative leadership at two domiciliary homes for 160 veterans.

Supervised 30 nursing staff

• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
• Opened 13 bed pandemic unit during height of COVID. Provided urgent care and isolation precautions for seriously ill residents while monitoring, tracing and tracking contacts for all residents and 100 staff members
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
• Championed initiatives focused on improving workplace diversity to foster an inclusive environment that respects the cultural backgrounds of staff members and patients alike.

• Managed staffing and budget for an Ambulatory Surgery Unit performing 1500 surgeries and 1100 endoscopic procedures annually
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
• Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
• Managed 25 nurses and nursing activities in 2 OR/3 GI Suite surgical department by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
• Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
• Advocated for patients'' rights and ethical considerations in all aspects of care delivery.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

2015 - 2017: Nurse Anesthetist and Operations Officer for squadron of 350 members culminating in selection for Deputy Commander for surgical services. Provided leadership and organization for the evaluation system for active duty medical personnel. Mentored the anesthesia department and trained student CRNAs and adjunct faculty. Cared for battle-wounded troops from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Led Anesthesia Element of 25 providers in a 9-bed OR performing over 2000 complex procedures annually

Military Career Synopsis:

• 2014-2015: Flight Commander Surgical Operations, Osan Air
• Base, South Korea
• 2012-2014: Flight Commander Anesthesia, Travis AFB,CA
• 2011-2012: Chief CRNA, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
• 2008-2011: Chief Nurse Anesthesist, Landstuhl Army Hospital, Landstuhl, Germany
• 2005-2008: Anesthesia Element Leader, Misawa Air Base, Japan
• 2001-2005: Chief Nurse Anesthetist, Scott Air Force Base, IL
• 1999-2001: Anesthesia student and resident, Air Force Institute of Technology/Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD
• 1996-1999: Staff nurse pediatric ICU, Lackland Air Force Base, TX

Served in the Army Reserve Nurse Corps as supervisor of Deployable Medical recovery care team. Set up tent hospitals in Iowa, Wisconsin and Texas during annual deployments while caring for patients in military and civilian hospitals during weekend drills.

Supervised 50 nursing staff in an 800-bed long-term care facility for veterans. Developed care plans and prepared primary care residents for physical exams, transport to hospitals and infirmary. Performed complex procedures and administered medications on a daily basis. Managed all levels of skilled and dementia care.

Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU and OR nurse cared for critical surgical patients in Iowa's premier heart center. Worked with surgeons during heart transplants, pediatric and adult open heart surgery and placement of cardiac assist devices.