I have worked as a registered nurse in outpatient surgery for 11 years. By serving as the director of a new-development ambulatory surgery center for two years, I expanded my skill set by learning details of construction, obtaining licensing and accreditation and learning the challenges of managing a new facility. A little over one year ago, I went full time into my role as a consultant in developing and managing outpatient surgery centers.
Most recently, COVID-19 has created monumental challenges. Writing policies at a moment’s notice for conserving PPE and managing infection control practices was unexpected. However, I have never been so proud to work alongside other health care workers in our community.
Keep your promises. Individual responsibility is important in business and everyday life, even for the small things. Equally good advice from my mom: “Leave the world a better place everywhere you go, even if you’re just leaving the room.”
The most important step is recognizing when it happens. I take a breather. If a five-minute break does not do the trick, I find something fun to do with my 8-year-old son. Renewed energy is key to a fresh outlook.
My best moments include the first days of a surgery center in full operation. It takes a lot of hard work to get there. Seeing its success in the first few months of business is icing on the cake.
Wearing a hard hat and knowing how to read construction documents is surprisingly fun.
The amazing community of people makes Little Rock home. I was born and raised here. Growing up, my dad was the public works director for the city. His love of Little Rock is a huge part of me.
