Denise Jones MSN,RN210 Christy Dr, Rolla MO 65401

Cell: 4179676171 - djones9093@hotmail.com

Professional SummaryCompassionate, Dedicated and Service-DrivenOperating Room Manager

Over 35 years of Surgical expertise including experience as a Surgical Technologist and Operating Room circulator.Further experience in Pre-op, and Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Emphasis on team building with a focus on qualityservice to enhance community spirit. Diligent patient advocate with emphasis on patient safety.Comprehensive Medicalbackground with 4 years Operating Room Management experience.

Education and TrainingMaster of Science : Nursing Leadership and Management, 2012Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Bachelor of Science : Nursing, 2009Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Associate of Science : Nursing, 1990Park University - Park City, MO, United States

Nursing, 1979Rolla Area Vocational Technical School - Park City, MO, United States

High School Diploma : 1977Crawford County RII - Park City, MO

Skill HighlightsPersonal and professional integrity Staff training and developmentRelationship and team building Financial aptitudeSound decision making Patient-orientedCritical thinking proficiency Conflict resolutionStaffing management ability

Professional ExperienceDirector Surgical Services-InterimJanuary 2015 to CurrentPhelps County Regional Medical Center - Rolla, MOCarefully selected, developed and retained qualified staff, as well as trained new staff annually. Evaluated patient careprocedural changes for effectiveness. Created annual goals, objectives and budget and made recommendations toreduce costs. Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community . Directed the installation ofimproved work methods and procedures to achieve agency objectives .Implemented standards and methods to measurethe effectiveness of agency activities. Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws andregulations .Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of Surgical Services in accordance with set policiesand guidelines. Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain highstandards of care.Organized and led monthly Manager meetings. Developed and managed budget and revenueexpectations while actively seeking ways to eliminate or reduce expenses .Revised policies and procedures in accordancewith changes in local, state and federal laws and regulations. Established Surgical Services annual budget andconducted monthly reviews to ensure finances were being properly allocated.Planned, organized, supervised andprovided assignments for nursing, technical, office and materials management staff. Managed an average of 100employees over six cost centers including: Surgery Pre-Op, PACU, Endoscopy ASU, and Sterile Processing. Directedeight service lines including newly developed Neuro/Spine service.

Operating Room NurseEastern New Mexico Medical Center - Roswell, NM

Performed duties within the Operating Room including RN Scrub and Circulator

Operating Room NurseCurrentTexas County Memorial Hospital - Houston, MOPerformed all duties of Surgical Nursing including Pre-Op, Intra-Op, and PACU

Surgical NurseWest Plains Ambulatory Surgery Center - West Plains, MOPerformed duties within the Operating Room including Pre-Op, Intra-OP and PACU

Operating Room ManagerJanuary 2011 to January 2015Phelps County Regional Medical Center - Rolla, MORegularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff asneeded.Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education anddevelopment.Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain highstandards of care.Reviewed and approved time cards for processing by payroll department. Assigned staff to meet patientcare needs and address productivity standards, while adjusting for census, skill mix and sick calls .Directed theinstallation of improved work methods and procedures to achieve positive throughput .Provided thorough supervision forday-to-day operations of the Operating Room. Organized and led daily organizational meetings. Corresponded with operations staff to ensure key client deliverables and revenue goals were met.

RN CirculatorMay 2009 to October 2011Fort Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital - Fort Leonard Wood, MOHonored member of the Civilian Army Nurse CorpsResponsible for all nursing care within the operating room.

Staff Nurse Operating RoomJanuary 1981 to June 1993Phelps County Hospital - Roswell, MOPerformed duties in Surgical Services to include Surgical Tech, Circulator, Pre-Op