LYNETTE KNIGHT, RN, BSN, M.B.A.

, CNOR, RNFA
SANFORD, FL 32771
407 758-8953
lknight2355@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynetteknight
My experience and background has allowed me to develop into a transformational
leader with proven ability to execute change and eliminate barriers among staff,
physicians and clinical departments. Solid performance and consistent leadership skills
have proven to be highly effective in developing and implementing strategic initiative
and organizational goals. I have been very effective in building physicians and team
member relationships that support, collaboration and stimulate business
development.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE PROFILE
Goal directed results, orientated with a strong Perioperative background. I am a skilled
communicator, very adaptable, flexible and goal driven. A leader that is selfmotivated, personable, articulate whose main focus is the safe, efficient care of the
surgical patient who has entrusted their care with my team. My goal for myself and
my team is to provide professionalism, respect, ownership, mindfulness, Inclusiveness,
and superior communication for every patient that we provide care too.

Problem Solving/Decision Making

Healthcare Management/Operations
Strategic Planning & Market Expansion
Collaborated with Multidisciplinary Teams

Staff Team Building

Physicians Relation Liaison
Revenue Growth Strategies
Budget Planning & Implementation

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NURSE OPERATIONS MANAGER (NOM)

January 2012-Current
South Seminole Hospital
555 W. State Route 434
Longwood, FL 32750

Primary responsibility consisted of the total management and leadership of all

of Perioperative Services, also, including Endoscopy and the Chemo Infusion
Department. Chosen to participate in the Perioperative Value Creation Team
whose focus was to implement cost saving initiatives for surgical service
throughout the corporation with a targeted cost saving projection of over 10
million.
Provided leadership and management to over 125 clinical and allied health
team members including PAT, SPD, Surgery, PACU, Endoscopy, Chemo Infusion
and PICC with a positive financial variance while leading two facilities including
an acute hospital Perioperative Service Department and a hospital based
Ambulatory Surgical Center attached to a Level 1 trauma center.

LYNETTE KNIGHT, RN, BSN, M.B.A., CNOR, RNFA

SANFORD, FL 32771
407 758-8953
lknight2355@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynetteknight
Effectively implementation through Value Creations Block Schedule, Realistic
Scheduling, Turnover Time and First On Time Start (FCOTS). Improve FCOTS,
with my team, from 34% of the cases starting on time to 88% of the FCOTS.
Lead the corporation in FCOTS improvement. Decreased turnover time from 35
minutes to 25 minute with the corporate goal of 30 minutes.
Implemented infection control processes to decrease total SSI to less than 1.5%
by utilizing Zenx all of the surgical suites each night, trialing hospital laundry
scrubs. Core Measure focus for On time administration of pre-op antibiotics
and the correct antibiotic for the correct procedure. Staff participated in the
Irrisept pilot for all general surgery procedures with a significant decrease in
surgical site infections.
Successfully collaborated and serve on a multidisciplinary team to develop and
implement the use of the World Health Organization (WHO) checklist for the
PACU and surgical areas with support and approval from Medical Staff Services.
Implemented an OR Material Management Supply cost reduction committee
consisting of a multi-disciplinary focus team that was able to decrease
department supplies and inventory by 100K.
Execution of multiple capital projects within the organization to include
relocation of the Endoscopy department, staff and services to within the
Perioperative department.
Identified noncompliance in SPD and brought the area into compliance in
preparation for JCAHO.
ADMINISTRATOR ASC

September 2007- January 2012

Winter Haven ASC
325 Ave B. NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Responsible for the essential functions of directing, coordinating and controlling all
aspects of the management, operations for a physician owned and managed ASC with
24 hours responsibility and accountability. Duties included managing and directing staff
of a multi-specialty free standing ASC. Ensures that the primary goal of efficiently
providing surgical services that exceeds customer expectations and improve clinical and
financial operations. Key components of this leadership role include monitoring quality
and budgeting standards while achieving the goals of the physician partners.
Provided the strategic leadership, direction and administration of all aspects of
surgical operative care, including pre and postoperative care, pain management,
endoscopy, materials management, and central sterile processing. Responsible
for the implementation of both Federal, State and accreditation (AAA)
regulations.
Responsible for marketing, recruitment and financial controls.
Managed 55 staff member, over 9,000 cases performed per year
Reported to the Board of Directors (Partners)

LYNETTE KNIGHT, RN, BSN, M.B.A., CNOR, RNFA

SANFORD, FL 32771
407 758-8953
lknight2355@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynetteknight
ADMINISTRATOR ASC

June 2005-June 2006

University Surgical Center
7251 University Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32792

Responsible for directing, coordinating and controlling all aspect of the operating
functions, processes, and staff of the ASC while demonstrating the primary goal of
efficiently in providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations while
improving clinical and financial operations.
Developed and implemented a sales/marketing plan that lead to an increase in
surgical volume for the Center. Responsibility included accessing the market for
physicians that were not currently involved in ownership in other ASCs and to
persuade them to utilize our Center thereby increasing case volume and
revenue.
Successful in the opening and implementation of a new GI endoscopy Center
within the ASC.
Implemented and revitalize corporate proven processes within the Center.
ADMINISTRATOR ASC

2003-2005
Deland Surgery Center
635 W. Plymouth Ave
Deland, FL 32720

Responsible for directing, coordinating and controlling every aspect of

operations, processes and staff of the ASC.
Accomplished annual objective that exceed budgeted profit and net revenue
goals leading to recognition as the Turn-Around Center of the Year and the
Presidents Award 2003 for the company, exceeded budget both years of my
tenure.
Coordinated day to day operations for a staff of 34 employees.
Interviewed, hired and oriented new employees in conjunction with facility
managers
Monitored and maintain inventory control to ensure lowest possible par levels
Responsible for monitoring and attaining standards in AR days, inventory days,
AR in excess of 90 days and staff worked hours.
Serve as the liaison between Governing Board and the Medical Staff of the ASC
Implemented the sales/marketing plan by developing a marketing team to
increase physicians utilization
Administered the Quality Improvement program, identifying and correcting many
quality issues within the Center.

LYNETTE KNIGHT, RN, BSN, M.B.A., CNOR, RNFA

SANFORD, FL 32771
407 758-8953
lknight2355@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynetteknight

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
August 2000-January 2002

Orthopedics and Neurological Consultants

70 S Cleveland Ave.
Westerville, OH 43081

Managed the daily operations of an 18 physician, four locations multi-specialty

practice. Responsible for the daily operations of OrthoNeuros a multi-specialty
medical practice.
Managed the workflow of 85 FTEs at four office locations
Organized the support processes that helped transition new physicians into the
practice
Consistently operated within the budgetary guidelines mandated by the
Executive Committee of the practice
Functioned as the liaison between OrthoNeuro and the Orthopedic and
Neurological Instititute, a collaboration between OrthoNeuro and Ohio Healths
Doctors Hospital North.
Responsible for the implementation and expansion of a new practice entity with
in the practice.
Developed and implemented new policies that allowed for better human
resource management
REGISTERED NURSE FIRST ASSISTANT/CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR
November 1996-August 2000
Orthopedics and Neurological Consultants
70 S. Cleveland Ave
Westerville, OH 43081
Functioned as a Registered Nurse First Assistant to five Orthopedic Surgeons.
Responsible for all preoperative and post-operative instruction for surgical
patients
Conducted orthopedic clinic research with orthopedic surgical patients,
consisting of data collection both pre and postoperative and performed both
manual and computer testing and tracking of study candidates, following
patients for two years.
Instrumental in residents and surgeons in the performance of new specialty
surgical procedures.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SURGICAL SERVICES and STAFF NURSE
October 1991-November 1996
St. Anns Hospital/Mount Carmel Health
500 S Cleveland Ave
Westerville, OH 43081
Responsible for financial management, cost containment and budgetary
constraints of the surgical cost center.

LYNETTE KNIGHT, RN, BSN, M.B.A., CNOR, RNFA

SANFORD, FL 32771
407 758-8953
lknight2355@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynetteknight
Managed scheduling/performance evaluation for all staff members

Managed all resource issues within the cost center..

Accountable for the 24 hour operation of the surgical suite.

Responsible for the development and implementation of policy and procedure for
the multi-system surgical operative area of three hospitals.

EDUCATION
Franklin University
Master Business Administration

Columbus, OH
8/2000

Franklin University
Bachelor of Science Nursing

Columbus, OH
12/1997

Cuyahoga Community College

Associate of Science Nursing

Cleveland, OH
6/1990

Akron University
Associate of Applied Science

Akron, OH
12/1985

CERTIFICATION
CNOR
BLS

ACLS
PALS