Sterile Processing Starting Up

JANET WHITE

**** ********* ***** **********, ** *9118 646-***-**** ******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified Registered Nurse with 20 + years of healthcare experience and 9 + years as a leader. Detail-oriented, team builder with a strong work ethic. Passionate about facilitating excellent patient care. Experience is mainly in the operating room. I aim to provide an environment that produces quality care.

SKILLS

Conflict Resolution

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Process Improvement

Time Management

Risk Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Employee Performance Evaluation

Inventory Control and Replenishment

Staff Selection, Hiring, Mentoring, Counseling, & Disciplinary Action

Fiscal Accountability (Kronos, planning, budgets, charge capture, and authorized expenses.)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

10/22 – 3/23

Director of Nursing, Edisto Post-Acute Orangeburg, SC:

113 Bed Post – Hospital Rehabilitation and Long-Term Facility. Overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels. Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures and ensure compliance. Participated in QA, Utilization, and Patient Care Conferences.

6/21 – 10/22

Interim Director, Surgical Services Regional Medical Center Orangeburg, SC:

268 bed, level 3 medical center. Oversee the daily operation and management of 9

Operating Rooms, 3 Endoscopy Suites, 16 Preoperative Suites, 9 Bed Post Anesthesia Unit, Presurgical Testing, and the Sterile Processing Department, for 85 FTEs.

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Developed operational budget according to organizational goals and negotiated cost-effective equipment contracts for the acquisition of innovative technology. Successfully met Joint Commission standards in 2021. Started the Da Vinci Program- Formed a team, provided structure, leadership, organized education, and assisted with supply and equipment purchased. Lead the Department’s EMR Conversion- Converted from Surginet to Community Works. Various cost-saving initiatives. Saved the hospital $50 +K with the removal of two autoclaves and their supplies. Cosigned Implants and revamped custom packs and trays. Preference Card Management System developed for ongoing preference card maintenance and Implemented staff education.

Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes JCAHO, CMS, DHEC, OSHA, HIPAA etc.

11/20 – 6/21

Assistant Director, Surgical Services Regional Medical Center Orangeburg, SC:

Assisted the Director in the management of PAT, SDS, OR, PACU, Endoscopy, and the Sterile Processing Department. Supervised and elevated the performance of the nursing staff. Performance Appraisal Review, annual mandatories, and competencies for all personnel. Prepared the staff for Joint Commission.

Monitored preventative maintenance logs, investigate patient-related incidents. Implemented a protocol to monitor temperature and humidity in the Operating Rooms and Endoscopy Suites. Recruited and Retained Staff. Staff development.

5/20 – 11/20

Surgical Service Nurse Manager Aiken Regional Medical Center Aiken, SC

Administrative Responsibilities:

273 bed medical Center. Management of Surgical Service Departments – PAT, OPS, OR, PACU, ECT and Endoscopy. Served as a leader, role model and mentor to staff. Supervised and evaluated the performance of the nursing staff. Performed interactive daily unit rounds focusing on customer satisfaction (patients, physicians, associates, and visitors). Monitored and controlled productivity and nonproductive time. Monitored staff documentation for completeness and accuracy. Investigated patient complaints and Incident Reports. Addressed issues and concerns. Provided counseling in a timely manner and initiated progressive discipline. Assisted with formulating a process to Covid test patients. Measured and monitored unit operational performance metrics inclusive of FCOTS, TOT, MD Downtime, and Day of Surgery Cancellation.

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9/18 – 05/20

Staff RN, Operating Room Regional Medical Center Orangeburg, SC

Patient advocate. Collaborated with team members. Assisted the team in maintaining and creating a comfortable, safe environment for the patient. Planned and perform all nursing care for patients who had surgery. Prepared and administered medication. Monitor patient’s physical and emotional well- being throughout the care continuum. Document all care provided and handle specimen.

Assisted in positioning patients. Prepared the operating room for the patient and procedures.

Checked and monitored all equipment used during surgery to confirm that they are working correctly. Filled in as charge nurse when needed. Served as a preceptor to new staff and a resource RN in orthopedic surgery.

6/11 - 8/18

Nurse Manager, Operating Room Long Island Jewish Medical Center New Hyde Park, NY

583 bed Level I Trauma Center. Managed General & Gynecological Surgery Nurse Manager in 24 Operating Rooms Magnet Status Hospital. Supervised a staff of 17 Nurses and Surgical Technicians. Created daily room assignments. Coordinated daily with Interdisciplinary departments. Directed the daily operation within the Operating Room (first case starts, monitoring room turnover & case completion).

Ordered and maintain supplies, implants, and equipment. Performed annual reviews and round throughout the day. Assisted with payroll (Kronos). Interviewed prospective new employees. Responsible for staff compliance with Annual Mandatories, Competencies and Skills Fair. Collaborated with Surgeons.

Utilized creativity in developing quality/performance improvement programs instructing staff and implementing new and improved standards. Worked with Human Resources to counsel and progressively disciplined staff when n

Streamlined a process for Placenta Accreta cases- reducing patient anxiety while improving FCOTS. Standardizing Operating Room Cabinets reducing traffic in the OR and increasing surgeon satisfaction. Assisted with starting up the Da Vinci Robotic Program. Assisted 5 Nurses, and 3 Surgical Techs to become certified. Built the Gyn Oncology Program. Aided in Obtaining the Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Services Award.

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11/03 - 6/11

Staff RN, Operating Room Long Island Jewish Medical Center New Hyde Park, NY

Prepared the Operating Room for procedures by using a collaborative approach among the Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, and Scrub Technician. Obtained equipment, supplies, and instrumentation necessary for the procedure. Assess the patient, provided a nursing diagnosis, implemented care for the patient, and evaluated the outcomes. Provided my presence to the patient, the Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, and Scrub Technician throughout the case. Served as a preceptor to new hires. Delegate responsibilities to ancillary staff. Co-Chaired the Collaborative Care Committee to facilitate change. Appointed RN Champion for the department. Spearheaded the Employee Satisfaction Engagement Survey for the department. Served as a resource nurse in general surgery.

7/01 - 9/03

Staff RN, Medical/Surgical Unit South Nassau Communities Hospital Oceanside, NY

455 bed community hospital. Provided direct care to patients with various medical conditions on a 40-bed inpatient Medical Surgical Unit. Served as a Charge Nurse in the absence of the Manager. Served as a Preceptor for Nurses and Students.

EDUCATION

University of Arkansas Grantham, Lenexa Kansas

Master of Health Administration, 2/22

GPA: 4.0

Grantham University, Lenexa, Kansas

Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Management Organizational Leadership, 10/15

GPA: 4.0

Lehman College, Bronx, NY

Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing, 5/99

GPA: 3.1

LICENSURE

RN License # 22-522987-1, New York, Expires 3/25

RN License # 209028, South Carolina, Expires 4/24

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CERTIFICATION

Certified Nurse of the Operating Room

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

HONORS

Service Excellence Award, 9/20

Hospitality Award, 6/15

Service Guild Award, 5/10

Nursing Excellence Award, 5/09

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

AORN

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