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Perioperative Director / Endoscopy Manager

Administrative Leadership ~ Team-Building & Supervision ~ Patient Advocacy

Process Improvements ~ Quality Control & Assurance ~ Budget Compliance ~ Health Education

         Seasoned experience in cooperating with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to steer concerted efforts and increase safety and quality of care.

         Excel in strategic planning, operations, regulatory compliance, cost control, coordinating nursing care, and policy & procedure development and implementation.

         Possess a strong blend of leadership, decision-making, prioritization, and communication skills.

         Exemplary experience in training, supervising, and motivating cross-functional teams dedicated to delivering high levels of patient care.

         Consistently adhere to strict requirements for quality assurance and ethical standards compliance.

         Extremely well-versed in patient safety, patient assessments, and nursing staff development.

         Skilled at establishing policies, procedures, systems and tools to align with corporate and regulatory criteria while sufficiently meeting a hospital s reporting and operational support needs.

         Adept at implementing administrative, clinical, technological, and operational procedures to standardize and accelerate workflow, enhance patient satisfaction, heighten staff productivity, and significantly lower expenses.

         Innovative and methodical problem solver; skilled at streamlining and improving organizational processes.

         Winner of 2009 Spirit Award at John Peter Smith Hospital and 2011 Nursing Management Award.

         Recognized among Great 100 Nurses by Texas Nurses Association in 2000.

John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, TX 2004 to Present

Perioperative Manager 2009 to Present

         Spearhead the complete spectrum of administrative functions for perioperative services at level one trauma center spanning pre-op holding, pre-admission testing, post-anesthesia care unit, and endoscopy.

         Apply strong leadership talents toward coordinating, supervising, and motivating 10 team leaders and 90 staff members to deliver patient care excellence.

Pre-Admission Testing Manager 2007 to Present

         Direct RNs, technicians, and a unit secretary in caring for approximately 450 surgical patients each month.

         Hold full-scope administrative accountability for pre-admission clinic with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, efficiency, patient safety, and documentation.

Endoscopy Manager 2005 to 2010 & 2014 to Present

         Align and mobilize cohesive team of 15 in achieving or exceeding objectives within nine-bed endoscopy unit which performs an average of 600 inpatient and outpatient endoscopy procedures per month.

         Provided direct patient care as needed to ensure attainment of quality and patient satisfaction goals.

Anesthesia Support Manager 2007 to 2015

         Supervised five anesthesia technicians who actively assisted with caseload of 1,200 surgeries monthly.

Resource Pool for Telemetry, PACU, and Endoscopy 2004 to 2005

         Effectively delivered direct patient care across six telemetry units, PACU, and endoscopy.

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Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas, Fort Worth, TX 1998 to 2004

Endoscopy Director

         Demonstrated proficiency in both direct patient care and administrative leadership for 12-bed unit fulfilling 400 inpatient and outpatient endoscopy procedures each month.

         Constantly fostered, nurtured, and maintained cooperative relationships among 10-12 personnel consisting of RNs, endoscopy technicians, and a unit secretary.

Huguley Memorial Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX 1997 to 1998

Manager for Progressive Care

         Leveraged exceptional nursing skills to care for telemetry, stepdown patients, while also delegating tasks to RNs, multi-skilled technicians, and a unit secretary.

Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, TX 1987 to 1997

Clinical Service Coordinator, Endoscopy 1994 to 1997

         Directed up to 15 employees on 13-bed unit which performed 450 inpatient and outpatient endoscopy procedures monthly, and exhibited outstanding talents in both administrative and clinical functions.

Endoscopy Staff Nurse 1990 to 1994

         Provided quality-driven perioperative patient care including administration and monitoring of moderate sedation for a wide range of endoscopy procedures.

         Assisted endoscopists with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy including Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Placement (PEG), and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP).

Staff Nurse Medical Surgical, Telemetry, and Resource Pool 1987 to 1990

         Demonstrated exemplary versatility in caring for a broad patient population encompassing telemetry, post-CABG, orthopedics, women's services, post-partum, post-surgical, oncology, and renal/neuro.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington School of Nursing, Arlington, Texas

Outstanding Student Clinical Award for Holistic Health Assessment

BSN Student Mentor for Junior I undergraduate nursing peers

Associate Degree in Nursing, Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, Texas

President, Texas Student Nurses Association

Committee Member/Co-Chair/Chair, GFW-SGNA Annual Education Seminars, 1994 to Present

Healthcare Provider eCard Codexxx-xxx-xxxx15, American Heart Association

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)

President, Greater Fort Worth chapter: 1997-1998, 2005, 2010, 2015

American Heart Walk, 1998 to Present

Team Member, 2008 to Present ~ Team Captain, 1998 to 2008

American Cancer Society - Relay for Life, 2007 to Present

Team Captain; Luminaria Chair

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Dear__________________:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the (INSERT TARGET POSITION) opportunity that is currently available with (INSERT COMPANY NAME). In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to solid clinical acumen gained from a substantial career in nursing, I bring to you an extensive background in hospital department administration, considerable experience in staff leadership, and well-developed expertise in orchestrating projects, policies, and programs to optimize patient volume and community presence, vital to meeting revenue targets. My constant attention to facilitating adherence to quality and regulatory criteria will certainly prove to be an immediate asset to your hospital. To complement these qualifications, I offer demonstrated strengths in staffing, patient safety, cost containment, and physician relations.

As a proactive contributor to your hospital, you will find me to be a stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through an impressive blend of dedication, experience, and managerial talents. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to (INSERT NAME OF HOSPITAL), and will call you later in the week to see if we can schedule a time to meet.

Sincerely,

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