Yubelky Cepeda
Londonderry,USA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Director Surgical Services Merrimack Health
Lawrence General Hospital
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement best practices in system management.
- Streamlined processes to reduce costs and improve service delivery metrics.
- Developed and executed training programs for staff on new systems and technologies.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align technology strategy with organizational goals.
- Analyzed system performance data to identify improvement opportunities and drive decision-making.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure optimal service levels and contract compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive strategies for technology implementation across various business units.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement through data analysis, leading to increased operational efficiencies.
- Fostered an environment conducive to innovation by encouraging collaboration among team members from different areas of expertise.
- Optimized resource allocation, resulting in improved project completion rates and reduced costs.
- Developed and maintained a strong rapport with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing across teams by creating detailed documentation procedures and hosting informative workshops.
Nurse Director
Lawrence General Hospital
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Responsible for staffing, budget, and operations of surgical services.
- Direct reports and oversight of PAT, SDC, ORS, PACU, CPD, and Endoscopy departments.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency and improve patient outcomes.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize clinical workflows and elevate patient safety measures.
- Led nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive patient-centered care and improve service delivery processes.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and implement action plans effectively.
- Oversaw budget management, resource allocation, and staffing strategies to meet operational goals.
Travel Nurse
Nurse Hustle Recruitment
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Traveler nurse in level 1 trauma hospital.
- Circulating and scrubbing roles within different service lines.
Assistant Nursing Director
Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH)
07.2019 - Current
- Provide leadership and support to nursing and ancillary staff.
- Monitor clinical practice and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Assist with the staffing needs of the operating room.
- Manage the flow of surgical cases for 47 operating rooms.
- Complete staff evaluations and performance reviews.
- Assist with budgetary needs and requests.
- Issue disciplinary action and follow up on concerns.
Nurse Manager Surgical Services
Steward Health Care
02.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse Service Leader Operating Room
STEWARD HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
02.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse medical-surgical and oncology
CARITAS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
09.1998 - Current
- Assessment, admission, and discharge of patients.
- Administer medications, treatments, blood and blood products, and chemotherapeutic treatments.
- Insertion of intravenous lines and access of port-a-catheters.
- Documentation of treatment, medications, and charting in the progress note section.
- Provide support to patient and family during hospital admission.
- Perform medical rounds with doctors once a day.
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living.
- Coordinate needed care with other departments and disciplines.
Staff Registered Nurse
LAWRENCE GENERAL HOSPITAL
10.1998 - 09.2002
- Assessment of patients.
- Documentation of patient care in progress note section and flow-sheet.
- Insertion of intravenous lines and access of port-a-catheters.
- Admission and discharge of patients.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Report change of status and abnormal laboratory and diagnostic exams to physicians.
- Perform daily rounds with physicians.
- Administer chemotherapy treatments to inpatients.
Education
DNP - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN11.2025
Master's of Science - Nursing
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN10.2016
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE IN NURSING
Chicago, IL10.2016
Associate's of Science - Nursing
NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Haverhill, MA10-1998
High School Diploma - undefined
LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Lawrence, MA06.1993
Skills
- BUYING/PROCUREMENT
- Purchasing
- Surgery
- Clinical leadership
- Surgical services management
- Budget oversight
- Staff evaluation
- Performance improvement
- Patient safety protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Staffing strategies
- Evidence-based practice
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of over 120 staff members.
- Collaborated with multiple multidisciplinary teams in the development of EMR system integration focusing on nursing documentation and best practices.
- Achieved improved surgical block utilization above 85% through effectively helping with surgical block committee formation and monthly review and notification of block utilization to providers.
- Achieved improved turn over times of under 26.5 minutes by completing staff education and team building to improve efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of sterile processing response time to surgical suite needs.
Additional Information
Provide safe and direct patient care., Assessment of patients before surgery and reviewing patient records., Coordinate needed implants and supplies with outside representatives and purchasing technologist., Provide staff support with orthopedic cases and new technology., Great communication skills related to speaking both English and Spanish fluently., Resource for other staff and ability to work well with others in different circumstances., Great computer and technical literacy. Participated in building of electronic medical record., Direct user of technology related to patient care and to pre-surgical templating for Orthopedic joint replacement surgery., Motivated professional nurse that is dedicated to providing excellent patient care., Fluent in English and Spanish., Great computer and technology skills.
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Provider
- ACLS
- CNOR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
System Director Surgical Services Merrimack Health
Lawrence General Hospital
04.2025 - 10.2025
Nurse Director
Lawrence General Hospital
05.2023 - 03.2025
Travel Nurse
Nurse Hustle Recruitment
01.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Nursing Director
Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH)
07.2019 - Current
Nurse Manager Surgical Services
Steward Health Care
02.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse Service Leader Operating Room
STEWARD HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
02.2009 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
LAWRENCE GENERAL HOSPITAL
10.1998 - 09.2002
Registered Nurse medical-surgical and oncology
CARITAS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
09.1998 - Current
Master's of Science - Nursing
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE IN NURSING
High School Diploma - undefined
LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL
DNP - Nursing
Capella University
Associate's of Science - Nursing
NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Personal Information
Title: DNP