Manager Six Sigma

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Bend, OR ***** Cell ***~***~*322

Email: abgwpw@r.postjobfree.com

Susan R. Frederick~Adams, RN

Manager/Supervisor~Peri-operative Setting

Complex Case Management

Leadership Training and Development

Continuous Improvement

Career Summary

Primary focus on Patient Safety and Advocacy. Ambitious, healthcare

professional: Able to work within a highly dynamic and critical growth

environment with continued success. Proven performer whose leadership

skills, integrity and attention to detail have contributed to the success

of affiliated organization. Ability, willingness and personal satisfaction

from providing direct patient care and working alongside front line staff

as needed. Fostering professional relationships to develop and enhance the

skills and knowledge of peri-operative staff reporting to me.

Experience

March 2011~Present: Clinical Operations Supervisor: St. Charles Medical

Center, Bend, OR. Duties include oversight of Operating Room, 14 OR's 1

CVOR, 35 Direct reports, 115 FTE's. Responsibilities include~ provide

clinical expertise for staff while supporting professional nursing

practice, Performance reviews, coaching, facilitating, and mentoring. Chart

and performance audits. Interviewing/hiring/corrective action plans in

accordance with HR policy. Knowledge of state, federal and Joint

Commission requirements for quality services within Surgical Services

Departments. Approx 7500-11000 cases per yr.

March 2009~Feb 2011~ Clinical Operations Manager: Lehigh Valley Hospital,

Bethlehem, PA

Duties include directing and managing day to day functions of 8 suite OR.

12 Direct reports and 72 Total FTE's. Approx 11000 cases per yr.

Responsible for cost containment and budget for each department including

negotiating contracts with vendors and physicians to comply with group

buying contracts. Knowledge of state, federal and Joint Commission

requirements for quality services within Surgical Services Departments.

June 2006~March 2009~ Operating Room RN

Circulate and Scrub Neuro-surgery, Burns, ENT and General Surgery,

including; Pediatrics, Plastics, Colon-Rectal and OBGYN

April 2005~June 2006 ~General Surgery Office RN Supervisor

Lehigh Valley Hospital, General Surgery Associates, Allentown, PA.

Office Nursing includes peri-operative planning and education for the

Surgical patient in a fast paced environment. Responsible for staff

scheduling and scheduling patients for surgery, assisting with in office

surgical procedures. 6 Direct reports, 10 FTE's.

I worked with three incredibly talented General Surgeons who fostered and

encouraged furthering my career, which is how I ended up in the operating

room.

June 2002- April 2005 ~Director of Collegiate Health Care

Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA

Provide emergency medical treatment for ill or injured individuals on

campus. Work extensively with Human Resources and have vast experience with

Worker's

Compensation Claims. Provide immunizations on-site such as Influenza,

Tetanus, MMR's, and PPD's. Provided education for staff and students. I

direct report.

Current :

BLS, ACLS

LEAN~ Six Sigma

Crucial Conversations Instructor

Education:

Currently pursuing RN~ MSN Degree in Science of Nursing

Kaplan University On-line.

St. Luke's School of Nursing, Bethlehem, PA; Graduated December 2001

Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA

Completed over 900 clinical hours in diversified areas.

Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA Aug. 1992-June 1997

Focus:

Nursing Administration/Leadership

Professional Nursing with emphasis on management and business development.

Clinically competent, maintain BLS, ACLS, and Six Sigma

Professional Development:

Thorough training in interpersonal management skills and time management.

Proven communication skills and professional presentation. Member ASPAN,

AORN.

References: Will furnished upon request

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