Interim Clinical Manager, Perianesthesia Services

• Aug 2014 - Present

Director, Perianesthesia Services

• May 2012 - Present

• Directs and manages the operations and clinical practice for the Endoscopy Unit as well as PACU, Same Day Surgery, Pre-admit Testing in support of a 20-room operating room, 22K cases annually • Identifies needs, trends, and forecasts in order to provide quality, patient and family-centered care • Led 2 Lean-Kaizen events – process changes improved flow, patient safety, and patient experience • Initiatives for Endoscopy Unit identified by the Joint Commission as “Best Practice” • FY13 – surgery volume increase 9.5%, exceeded goals – salaries/supplies 5% under budget Show less

Director, Procedural Services

• Sep 2009 - Feb 2011

• Endoscopy Unit process improvement initiatives improved flow, decreased cost, & improved quality - Cost per case decreased $263 to $160; productivity increased 68% to 103% in 12 months - Quality- specimen identification monthly error rate reduced from 3 to zero for past 11 months - Volume increased 13% FY11 YTD while meeting operational budget • Developed Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center – Program and Project Manager responsible for all aspects of program development, marketing, human resources and quality care. Center opened Fall 2010; Volume exceeded budget by 14%; operational costs 7% under budget• Pain Management Center- volume growth 24% FY 11 YTD; met operational budget while promoting safety, quality patient care and satisfaction and improving clinical outcomes Show less

Interim Director Surgical Services

• Feb 2009 - Sep 2009

• Managed $17.5M budget and over 160 FTE’s in seven departments (OR, Central Sterile Reprocessing, Minor Surgical Treatment Area, Preadmission Testing, PACU, Endoscopy Unit and Pain Management Center)• Initiated Surgical Flow Rapid Cycle Working Group –• OR staff competency program – initiated ACLS certification for RN’s; developed core competencies in 8 areas in accordance with AORN standards and Joint Commission requirements• Revised and Initiated new policies to meet/exceed regulatory standards and improve efficiency – • Revised pre-op processes to increase compliance with Joint Commission standards, improve patient flow and satisfaction and increase staff utilization and efficiency. Show less

Director, Medical Surgical Unit

• Sep 2006 - Mar 2008

• Managed 60 FTE’s and two Clinical Leaders; Responsible for annual operating budget of $3.5M • Chair person of a 12-member Stroke Team – received the American Stroke Association “Get With The Guidelines” Silver Performance Achievement Award. • Member of the Magnet leadership group- utilized a self governance model of unit management; initiated a Unit Based Council; developed a wellness council for staff and patients – staff turnover less than 5% annually • Managed 60 FTE’s and two Clinical Leaders; Responsible for annual operating budget of $3.5M • Chair person of a 12-member Stroke Team – received the American Stroke Association “Get With The Guidelines” Silver Performance Achievement Award. • Member of the Magnet leadership group- utilized a self governance model of unit management; initiated a Unit Based Council; developed a wellness council for staff and patients – staff turnover less than 5% annually

Health Promotion Director/Deputy Squadron Commander

• Jun 2002 - Oct 2005

• Directed preventive medicine and health promotion programs; provided guidance to 23 base agencies to optimize the health of 15K personnel on base and 66K within the European command • Program coordinator, Sexual Assault Response Team • Spearheaded review of 30 morbid obesity cases; directed multi-disciplinary team-created clinical pathway; standardized surgical referrals; enhanced patient safety and reduced morbidity • Directed preventive medicine and health promotion programs; provided guidance to 23 base agencies to optimize the health of 15K personnel on base and 66K within the European command • Program coordinator, Sexual Assault Response Team • Spearheaded review of 30 morbid obesity cases; directed multi-disciplinary team-created clinical pathway; standardized surgical referrals; enhanced patient safety and reduced morbidity

Health Promotion Manager/Preventive Medicine Coordinator

• Aug 1999 - Jun 2002

• Director of the Health and Wellness Center – worked with command structure and base agencies to ensure comprehensive prevention program for active duty, DOD civilian employees and dependents • Designed model programs for men’s health, airman’s health risk reduction and job-related stress • Led the first joint Dept of Defense/state partnership of Drug Education for Youth program – deemed a model partnership at the 2001 Air Force Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Conference • Director of the Health and Wellness Center – worked with command structure and base agencies to ensure comprehensive prevention program for active duty, DOD civilian employees and dependents • Designed model programs for men’s health, airman’s health risk reduction and job-related stress • Led the first joint Dept of Defense/state partnership of Drug Education for Youth program – deemed a model partnership at the 2001 Air Force Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Conference

Nurse Manager - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

• May 1994 - Jun 1997

• Built and executed successful strategic planning programs and policies – reengineered the pre-op holding area to streamline patient flow; revised the staffing plan which saved 488 hours of overtime • Developed a competency-based orientation and annual training program for staff – lauded as a “model program” by Health Services Medical Inspection Team for exceeding standards. • Built and executed successful strategic planning programs and policies – reengineered the pre-op holding area to streamline patient flow; revised the staffing plan which saved 488 hours of overtime • Developed a competency-based orientation and annual training program for staff – lauded as a “model program” by Health Services Medical Inspection Team for exceeding standards.