Ginger Bailey

3608 Poinciana Avenue

Reading, PA 19605

(H) 610-929-2319, (C) 610-507-4187

Glb18@verizon.net

PERSONAL SUMMARY

I have fourteen years of Registered Nursing experience. I have established a well-rounded nursing care

with my expertise in medical-surgical, operating room nursing and educational forums. My leadership

advancement has led me from staff nurse to Director.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Pennsylvania licenses Registered Nurse

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR)

SKILLS

Management Hybrid/Endovascular Procedures General/Vascular Surgery

Team Building Laparoscopic Surgery Expertise Highly Ethical

Budgeting Initiating change Collaborate Interactions

Continued Education Web Based programs CEU Accreditation Process

Facility workgroup Clinical product review Infection Control

Laser Safety NSO committee Performance improvement

Nurse Executive Committee Appointment Board Reusable medical equipment

Staffing Methology Leading Change Leading People

Results driven Collegialty/Collaboration

PA Dept of Nursing Accreditation

PROFESSIONAL ACHEIVEMENTS

Department of Veterans Affairs

Lebanon, PA

Nurse Manager, ASU/PACU, OR, ENDO, Pain clinic, infusion clinic

May 4, 2014-Present

Increased communication between disciplines resulting in decrease in patient wait times. Assisted with

clinical staffing methodology. Incorporated an operating suite specific escort. Created two new

operating room nurse positions and future utilization of corpsmen position. Restructured patient flow

throughout the continuum to increase flow through. Evaluated and implemented changes in nursing

practice, introduced AORN standards to suite, decreasing SSI rate in clean cases by 61%. Managed 24

staff members in the coordination of urology, endoscopy, plastics, podiatry, ophthalmology,

orthopedics, and general surgery specialties. Initiated and incorporated Lean Process to facilitate

efficiency measures. Decreased duplicate paper charting and utilized electronic record as expected.

Coordinated with laboratory services the ability for ASU staff to perform urine pregnancy tests in an

effort to decrease case delays. Encouraged education and advancement and facilitated movement of

registered nurse in the surgical tech position movement in the appropriate skill set. Decreased OT with

the utilization of an overlapping shift. Cross trained staff in order to effectively utilize staff in multiple

areas and guarantee complete coverage of the unit. Adequate transfer of LPN in practice within the

pain clinic, creating nurse focused specialty. Implemented MRSA, VRE and C-diff protocol within the

suite, allowed for specific isolation room and continual communication between floors. Partnered with

pharmacy to streamline next day medication delivery protocol. Provided administrative coverage for

inpatient managers and Acute Care Associate Chief Nurse. Coordinated incorporation of surgical patient

tracking system, Momentum day of care. Instituted two hour preoperative patient arrival time to

decrease lag time when presented cancellations and late shows. Reduced government funding and

avoided any pit falls. Created and submitted job analysis and position description f or vacancy postings.

Conducted staff evaluations and monitored discipline required documentation. Assisted with the

creation of a veteran centric strategic plan for the operating room. Created specialty specific SOP,

proper surgical technique, EMS cleaning, etc. all designated by AORN standards and Alexander Surgical

practice. Served on multiple committees and a member of the appointment board. Submitted logistic

and instrumentation requests needed and addressed contracting as a service line expert.

Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA

Director of Health Care Programs

July 2013-July 2014

Knowledge of professional continued education and Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA)

requirements. Actively participated in selection of courses and establishment of curriculum.

Administration of online career and continued education programs. Process enrichment and community

education courses. Oversee the BLS/ACLS/PALS program in collaboration with a coordinator. Budge t for

continued education, community education and health care programs. Outreach with community

partners. Team Building within and outside of the department. Initiate change within the healthcare

program and web based courses. Perform educational needs assessment.

Lehigh Valley Hospital and Medical Center, Allentown, PA

Specialty Team Coordinator/Manager-Vascular, Hybrid, Transplant, Urology and GYN Specialties

August 2011-July 2013

Performed scheduling of staff with in multiple specialties daily. Constructed employee evaluations. Set

forth the creation of HYBRID/TAVR program through training and interdisciplinary team building.

Conducted capital budget purchases. Purchased new instrumentation. Sales representation

collaboration for continued education and supply requisition. Supervised staff of 15 nurses/techs and

service line consisting of over 20 surgeons. Crucial conversation liaison between operating room staff

and surgical representatives. Team Building between operating room staff and staff surgeons. Saved

the vascular specialty over $150,000 due to overstock of supplies. Coordinated with supply requisition

to remove outdated product for credit. Assisted sterile processing department with cleaning process of

specialty equipment. Coordinated with Human Resource department regarding progressive disciplinary

actions pertaining to staff. Developed and presented a poster at the AORN conference 2013 in San

Diego California, regarding the implications of interdisciplinary team work.

Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Reading, PA

Perioperative charge nurse, Bariatric Coordinator, Staff Nurse-General/Vascular

September 2000-August 2011

Performed procedure scheduling and appropriate staffing. Collaborated with bariatric team on

necessary equipment and processing of bariatric patients. Demonstrated time management and

administration of staff for smooth transition of cases. Advocated for best practices and continuity of

care. Presented myself as an advocate for the unconscious patient. Assisted in the creation and revision

of policies and procedures. Utilized recommendations set forth by the Association of Operating Room

Nurses (AORN) during plan of care. Assisted surgeon in performance of surgical procedure.

Coordinated care of patient with multidisciplinary teams. Successful interaction with anesthesia

personnel. Participated in code cases and decedent care. Assisted in Gift of Life (GOL) procurements.

Performed electronic interoperative record keeping. Designated staff and resources needed to perform

trauma cases within the operating room with limited staff. Weekend/Baylor staff had a turnover rate of

15 minutes established through teamwork building and staff participation. Multiple excellent peer to

peer evaluations pertaining to teamwork and professionalism. Participated in cultural awareness within

the operating room via monthly newsletter. Worked as a preceptor for the general /vascular specialty.

St. Joseph Hospital, Reading, PA

Staff Nurse-Medical/Surgical

June 1999-September 2000

Performed daily assessment of patients. Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and ancillary care

assistants. Administered medications and blood products. Performed charge nurse duties. Cared for 7

patients within charge position, while supervising the complete care of 35 patients. As a staff nurse

cared for up to 10 patients on a given shift. Performed patient intake. Performed IV insertion and care

of IV, CVP and PICC lines. Cared for patients requiring the utilization of contact or respiratory isolation.

Successful interaction with a multitude of cultures within the inner city hospital setting.

EDUCATION

Alvernia University, Reading, PA

August 2088-December 2011

Master Degree in Business Administration

GPA-4.0

Graduated with honors/Delta Epsilon Sigma

Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA

August 2004-August 2009

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

GPA-Average of 3.5

School Nursing practical completed

Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA

September 1993-June 1999

Associate Degree in Applied Science

GPA-Average 3.0

PACE Institute, Reading, PA

September 1989-June 1991

Specialized Associate Degree in Business

Major-Legal Administration

Course work in Personnel Management and Business Law