Resume CV Military Trained Director OR Perioperative Specialty Surgical Services BSN MA Texas

Resume CV of Candidate 7943. Military trained and experienced Director of Operation Room, Perioperative or Specialty Surgical Services candidate seeking new opportunities in Texas. Retiring from US Air Force March 31, 2010. Available for new position effective April 15, 2010. EXPERIENCE United States Air Force (USAF) Director, Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Control Team Senior Flight Nurse (SFN)/OR Nurse

1994Present 2007Present

Effectively implemented 10 elements of Joint Commissions (JC) Surgical Care Improvement Project including appropriate surgical site hair removal, prophylactic antibiotic selection/administration, and patient temperature management as a perioperative nurse at a level II trauma medical center. Improved OR utilization by incorporating best practices and employing 12 benchmarks identified by integrating quality data with operational measures. Supervised 11 personnel coordinating in-flight nursing care and AE airlift for 350K personnel and their families across 51M miles in 92 countries. Directed 225 mishap free AE urgent missions while coordinating airlift for 18K+ combat troops. Top advisor to US military leadership in Europe on all AE planning and execution issues. As Senior Nurse Executive, mentored USAF nurse corps officers on current practice standards, career advancement, and leadership training. Improved divisions training posture to 93% completion in less than 6 months. #1/5 divisions and tops amongst 252 personnel. Nurtured professional growth by sponsoring staffs completion of 4 associates, 2 bachelors, and 2 masters degrees. Named by leadership as My #1/4 division chiefs and My top medic! 20042007

Clinical Nurse Manager, Surgical Inpatient Unit Wilford Hall Medical Center, TX

Directed the daily management of a 48-bed surgical inpatient unit averaging 800 admissions and discharges per month, and 131 health care professionals at a Level I Trauma Teaching Center. Oversaw $350K annual budget. Decreased use of dangerous and unapproved abbreviations by 85% in 4 months by launching nursedriven patient documentation audits. Incorporated skin ulcer prevention program into daily nursing assessment, decreasing skin breakdown by 65%. Applied JCs tracer methodology in correcting 18 unit shortfalls, key to 2007 accreditation. Created a new 4-bed step down unit, easing critical care bed crunch, and saving $24K daily. Championed $2.5M infusion pump buy/restock and $1.5B bed purchase for 43 hospitals, guaranteeing best quality and value. Deemed by unit leadership as My #1 of units 80 nurses. 2001-2004

Director, AE Mission Support Branch/SFN

Supervised 9 personnel in managing 3.5K AE personnel supporting worldwide wartime AE operations and field exercises. Provided expert oversight of $25M worth of medical equipment and supplies. Project manager for $250K 14-room 6K square foot office upgrade. Applied stringent HIPPA guidelines while creating AE planners course. Planned and executed largest patient movement system since Vietnam War with 60K patient movements in past 9 years. Yearly performance review states #1 of 60 officers. 19972001

Director, Medical Readiness Section/SFN/ER Staff Nurse

Supervised 52 personnel assigned to 8 sections in 174-member unit. Managed $3.2M in medical equipment and supplies. Wrote local emergency disaster response plan for 80K personnel Elevated the units medical readiness rating, 60% to 92%, in 10 months, its highest level in 5 years. Adopted as benchmark for 32 AE squadrons. Led unit to an Excellent rating two straight years during stringent USAF inspections. Utilized Crew Resource Management as SFN providing in-flight patient care during 400 hours AE flight time. Applied advanced trauma nursing skills treating urgent and emergent adult multiple trauma patients at 140-bed Level I teaching trauma hospital. Instructed 40 personnel in life-saving techniques during Basic Trauma Life Support course Annual evaluation states #1 officer/174 personnel in 1999; Superb manager. 1994-1997

Nurse Manager, Thoracic-Vascular Surgery/Training Officer Malcolm Grow Medical Center, MD

Coordinated the perioperative care, equipment, and unique supplies for thoracic/vascular services with a budget of $350K Planned, provided, and evaluated perioperative nursing care for patients requiring surgery for a department that averaged 350 cases per month. Saved $28K annually by organizing the purchase of single use disposable items. Lowered case turnover time 60% by creating procedural training plans, updating preference cards, and instituting instrument tray standardization. Improved staff proficiency by presenting in-services on orthopedic power equipment, instrumentation, and positioning supplies. Instructed 150 students at the first Military Tri-service Endoscopy Course. Certified as departments only Laser Nurse Specialist, 120 cases/year. Guided the annual field medical training of 1.3K medical personnel by implementing 15 lesson plans and training 50 cadre members. Leadership identifies Dynamic leadership qualities. Talented nurse/officer. 19841994

Orthopedic Team Leader/Assistant Clinical Manager The Toledo Hospital, OH

Managed day-to-day operations of 4 OR suites in a department with 32 ORs at a Level I 950-bed trauma teaching hospital with 120 OR staff members.

Supervised 22 nurses and technologists dedicated to orthopedic specialty service averaging 180 cases/month. Six (6) dedicated suites, 32 surgeons, 15 residents, and medical students. Operated autograft and allograft bone bank. Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated the surgical care as circulating and scrub nurse for multiple specialty services with on call emergency responsibilities. First nurse to complete Ohio Board of Nursings pilot RNFA program. Briefed operating room staff on arthroscopy equipment, ACL GORETEX graft procedure, and total joint revision instrumentation.

EDUCATION 2004 American Military University Manassas, VA

Masters of Arts in Military Studies 1993 Graceland College Lamoni, IA

Bachelors Degree in Nursing 1982 Owens Technical College Perrysburg, OH

Associate Degree in Nursing PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICATIONS Ohio State Board of Nursing Texas State Board of Nursing Association of Operating Room Nurses (CNOR) Surgical Services Management BLS ACLS

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