STEPHANIE ISABEL
Weymouth
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven nurse leader with progressive leadership experience across perioperative, specialty, and ambulatory care settings. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, optimize clinical operations, and implement patient-centered programs that improve outcomes, efficiency, and staff engagement. Skilled in accreditation preparation, EHR transitions, quality improvement, and fostering collaborative, inclusive workplace cultures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Advisor – Perioperative Services/Pre-Admission Testing
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Lead daily operations for Pre-Admission Testing, providing pre-anesthesia clearance for 2,000+ monthly surgical cases.
- Supervise 19 direct reports including nursing, administrative, and clinical staff; oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.
- Analyze departmental productivity metrics and present monthly performance reports to executive leadership.
- Developed hybrid remote nursing workflows, enhancing flexibility and efficiency.
- Spearheaded workflow creation for preoperative COVID testing and managed outpatient COVID clinic.
- Played a key role in EHR transition to EPIC, collaborating with system and hospital perioperative leaders to build a standardized system.
- Prepared for and successfully completed Joint Commission and Magnet accreditation surveys.
- Transitioned Press Ganey surveys from mail to electronic format, increasing utilization and improving patient feedback scores.
- Streamlined clinic operations, implementing efficient processes to improve appointment scheduling and wait times.
Nurse Manager – Surgery & Specialty Clinics
South Shore Health
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw 25+ direct reports across 5 clinic locations and 13 specialties, ensuring seamless operations and patient care.
- Partnered with Huron Consulting to implement strategies that increased patient access and efficiency.
- Managed clinical operations, scheduling, inventory, and staff productivity metrics for high-volume specialty practices.
- Collaborated with triad leadership to develop new processes improving quality and patient experience.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of staff members.
Surgery Center & Procedure Manager – Reproductive Medicine
CCRM Fertility Boston
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Directed operations for an ambulatory surgery center, supervising 20+ staff members.
- Served as interim Nursing Director, overseeing surgical and clinical operations.
- Led the development of an electronic perioperative documentation platform with Informatics team.
- Maintained AAAASF accreditation, physician credentialing, state licensure, FDA donor tissue regulations, and infection control standards.
- Expanded Quality Assurance and Infection Control programs, integrating staff into process improvement initiatives.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and coordinated staff and patient education with suppliers and device representatives.
- Monitored and reviewed Surgery Center’s KPIs and created monthly reports for organizational leadership.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
Post Anesthesia Nurse – Reproductive Medicine
Boston IVF
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Provided pre- and post-operative care in a high-volume ambulatory surgical center.
- Served as charge nurse to oversee surgical flow and staff assignments.
- Assist with the development of new policies and procedures.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Post Anesthesia Nurse-Orthopedics
Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Care for orthopedic postoperative patients, ages adolescent to geriatric in an ambulatory surgical center.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and provide consistent attention to multiple patients simultaneously.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate records of patient medical history, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Post Anesthesia Nurse – Reproductive Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Provided pre- and post-operative care in high-volume ambulatory surgical centers.
- Served as charge nurse to oversee surgical flow and staff assignments.
- Assisted with onboarding and training of new staff.
CCU RN
South Shore Hospital
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for patients and families during critical health situations.
- Charge nurse role to manage staffing assignments to ensure safe patient care.
- Advocated for patients and families by involving them in care planning, listening to concerns, and supporting difficult decisions.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, and chest tube placements ensuring patient safety throughout each process.
Member Advocate
Best Doctors
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Developed strong relationships with members, fostering trust and loyalty to the organization.
- Collaborated with team members to identify areas for improvement and implement new strategies for better member support.
- Worked closely with other departments as needed to resolve cross-functional matters impacting members' experiences positively.
SICU RN
Fastaff Travel Nursing / Tufts Medical Center
07.2011 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Apply critical thinking skills and versatile medical expertise to care for critically ill patients with complex medical issues.
ICU RN
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2008 - 06.2011
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in a 29 bed ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
Brockton, MA05-2008
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experienced with EHR systems (EPIC, specialty perioperative platforms)
Certification
- Registered Nurse – State of Massachusetts (License #2270177)
- BLS – Valid until Dec 2025
Timeline
Clinical Advisor – Perioperative Services/Pre-Admission Testing
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager – Surgery & Specialty Clinics
South Shore Health
04.2021 - 12.2021
Surgery Center & Procedure Manager – Reproductive Medicine
CCRM Fertility Boston
01.2018 - 04.2021
Post Anesthesia Nurse – Reproductive Medicine
Boston IVF
05.2015 - 12.2017
Post Anesthesia Nurse-Orthopedics
Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites
09.2014 - 09.2015
Post Anesthesia Nurse – Reproductive Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites
09.2014 - 09.2015
CCU RN
South Shore Hospital
07.2013 - 11.2014
Member Advocate
Best Doctors
02.2012 - 07.2013
SICU RN
Fastaff Travel Nursing / Tufts Medical Center
07.2011 - 01.2012
ICU RN
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Leadership & Staff Development
- Clinical Operations Management
- Perioperative Services
- Patient Experience & Satisfaction
- Accreditation & Compliance
- EHR Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Budget Oversight
- Workflow Optimization
- Quality & Safety Initiatives
- Vendor & Contract Negotiation
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