Sueanne Wright Cantamessa

Nurse Scientist, DNP, MSN, MAOM, RN, NPD-BC, CNOR

aduddh@r.postjobfree.com • 940-***-****

• Dallas, TX, 75218

Qualifications Summary

Certified HRO Master Trainer and PeriOp 101 administrator with a doctorate in Nursing Practice also possesses a strong research acumen in academic and nursing practice.

Well-versed in identifying research questions, designing and conducting scientific studies, gathering and evaluating data, and formulating finding reports.

Adept at advising students, conducting in-depth research, publishing work in academic journals, and mentoring future nurses.

Excel at leading academic and nursing projects from inception to successful completion under strict time constraints.

Capable of coordinating with scientists in other fields, including pharmacy, nutrition, medicine, and engineering, to better address complex questions and problems.

Proven success in cultivating positive relationships with customers, nursing students, and senior management to improve operational efficiency.

Stellar track record of shaping and implementing vision of nursing research and evidence-based practice for companies.

Expert in establishing and managing cross-functional teams to perform day-to-day assigned tasks.

Proficient in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to develop more efficient and effective healthcare strategies.

Articulate communicator possessing exceptional problem-solving, analytical, R&D, team management, and organizational skills.

Career Experience

Department of Veterans Affairs-Dallas VA Health Care System, Location Dallas, Texas 2017 – Present

Professional Development Practitioner-Certified Specialist

Evaluate employee and staff learning needs, strengths, competencies, and opportunities to enhance overall critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills. Provide effective and frequent feedback as well as evaluate outcomes. Deliver consultation services to nurses regarding patient care needs or departmental healthcare policies and procedures.

Evidence-Based Practice Coordinator & mentor through ANA. Lifetime member of AORN. SME Competency-based evaluation and assessment (Donna Wright Model), Shared Governance, Debriefing, onboarding of new staff and new SME for Simulation in Healthcare

Primary investigator Scoping Review on Implementation of Evidence-based practice in a large government facility

Project management and planning, response to deep dive analysis of patient advocacy reporting resulting in the facility-wide implementation of Commit 2 Sit Campaign to enhance communication and micro-level team-building

Chair: Division-wide Perioperative Educator Forum to standardize competency, orientation, and onboarding documents over the North Texas division (HCA). Summer externship and internship programs facilitator and planner. Initiated plans for the division-wide CVOR fellowship program

Coach staff and graduate candidates in the PICOt process for defining an EBP question for study and review. Developed EIHP process for easier and faster policy review and creation (VA) using Fuld Model. Developed advanced EBP EBPI curriculum for implementation in situ

Parkland Health & Hospital System, Dallas, TX 2016 – 2017

Competency Educator: Clinical Education & Academic Affiliates

Encouraged employees and leadership to communicate clearly and openly about all processes for validating and evaluating their competencies. Simplified selection procedure for continuing competencies and produce CORE document regarding first onboarding for registered nurses. Enabled employees to choose valuable skills based on risk evaluation and brainstorming. Leveraged HealthStream for planning and conducting regulatory compliance training for staff members. Formulated and maintained all necessary reports and presented to senior leadership. Performed competency assessments and implemented best practices to enhance staff engagement and overall satisfaction. Leveraged competency model to deliver ‘just in time education for all staff with unified and current resources/references.

Improved consistency, uniformity, and fairness in decision-making.

Promoted viable communications between employees and senior management within shared governance at Parkland.

Established and trained cross-functional competency team to design and execute CORE nursing onboarding Competency Assessment Tool.

Served as a key member of Shared Governance design team and submitted abstract for poster presentation at Pathways to Excellence Conference in Dallas, 2017.

Houston Methodist Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX 2015

Interim Manager, Sterile Processing RN IV Educator, Perioperative Services

Defined and implemented facility-wide surgical-specific policies. Led various operations regarding professional development of team members across healthcare facilities. Recruited and onboarded new employees to fulfill all HR needs. Led administration of Periop New Grad Program clinical progression as well as served as a class facilitator for PACU residency program. Developed tailored education and onboarding strategies for each staff member, competence requirements, back-to-basics, and monthly education.

Acquired IRB approval through Research Institute (THMRI).

Led all aspects of monthly TeamSteppes© Training for staff in Main OR “Can we talk?”.

Launched pilot study on learner-driven onboarding to retain new hires in married states.

Create ongoing competence program based on Donna Wright Method for all services as well as support all personnel certifications and promotion initiatives.

Sharp Health Care-Grossmont, La Mesa, CA 2013 – 2014

Interim - Professional Development Senior Specialist, Perioperative Services

Directed all activities regarding system-wide research and professional development. Developed and enforced system-wide surgical-specific policies. Conducted competency validation for OR, ASC, PACU, and SPD under the perioperative services at Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Designed and executed Hybrid ANPD education models to manage time well for institutions, instructors, and students. Designed and developed curriculum content for perioperative professional development. Managed various aspects of clinical projects from planning to successful completion.

Supported all initiatives regarding staff advancement and leadership development.

Supervised development of inter- and intra-disciplinary teams and served in as advising role for system and entity councils as directed by education department.

Enhanced professional development of education team for Ambulatory, SPD, PACU, and main OR in coordination with clinical nurse specialists.

Additional Experience

Interim - Professional Development Senior Specialist, Perioperative Services, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, TX

Adjunct Faculty (Taught RN to BSN Program), Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

CVOR Educator/CVOR Nurse Manager, Medical Center of Lewisville, Denton Rgl Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Perioperative Nurse Educator, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA

Registered Nurse Traveler, Interim Agencies, CA, FL, VT, NH, NC, GA, AZ, TX

Advanced Education Specialist, Operating Room, All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL

Faculty Surgical Technology, Florida Metropolitan University, Tampa, FL

Clinical Coordinator, Perioperative, Bon Secours Venice Hospital, Venice, FL

Perioperative Nurse Educator, HCA Blake Hospital, Bradenton, FL

Program Manager/Nurse Manager, Total Joint Replacement Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL

Administrative Assistant/Shift Charge Nurse (concurrent position), Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, Norfolk, VA

Manager, Operating Room/Central Sterile, Children’s Hospital of The Kings Daughters, Norfolk, VA

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Capella University-Completion, Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science, Nursing Master of Art & Organizational Management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, C. W. Post College/Long Island University, Greenvale, NY

Courses & Certifications

CNOR ALS/BLS (American Heart) Clinical Educator Certificate Professional Development Practitioner Certification.

TeamSteppes© Master Trainer certification-03/2015

Presentations & Publications

Poster Presentation AORN Congress “Paws for the Cause” implementation of Time Out in a Pediatric OR (2004).

Pilot Study to build and develop the Perioperative Pipeline utilizing junior and senior Baccalaureate nursing students in a newly defined role in the operating room (2013&14).

Poster presentation AORN EXPO 2014- “Pipeline to OR: Student Nurse Immersion in Perioperative Professional Practice”

Podium Presentation: AORN Expo 2015- System Implementation of EMR using Syntegrity platform.

Generational Diversity, Perioperative Internship Program in Pediatrics in regional publications.

Doctoral Evidenced Based Practice Implementation- Virginia Henderson Repository, STTI February 29, 2016, Learner-driven Onboarding in the Married State increases new graduate nursing staff retention

Professional Affiliations & Honors

Texas Nurses Association/ANA

Capella University- Graduation with Highest Distinction- DNP 4.0 GPA

Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society: Doctoral Scholar

AORN- Perioperative Nurses Association/Texas Council of Operating Room Nurses

ANPD (Association for Nurses in Professional Development) VA Affiliate member (2017)

AORN Syntegrity Task Force – creates and provides framework and schema for vendor adaptation to perioperative documentation systems, according to regulatory, AORN standards and recommended practices. This is a national presidential appointment.

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