Nurse Manager Pre-op/PACU & OR
CT Veterans healthcare System
Nurse manager for OR/Pre-op & PACU since 2014, Green & Black Belt Trained for System Redesign-Lean Six Sigma. Coordinated the inception of various surgical programs for VACT and VISN 1, and certified VHA Coach Mentor.
Led the VISN 1 Engaged Work Team recognition and paved the way for the PACU PICC Line Placement Team with multiple awards, Silver-2011 & Gold-2012. The team achieved Improved Veteran's Access-Improving Veteran Population, decrease length of stay (LOS), decrease cost (reduction per capita), and improved patient experience and satisfaction.