ROBIN BARCUS
Nashville,TN
Summary
Nurse Executive with over 20 years of leadership in perioperative and Women’s Services. Directed large teams and multi-room operations, ensuring optimal staffing models and quality performance. Built high-performing teams, standardized workflows, and implemented Lean process improvements to enhance safety and efficiency. Experienced with managing patient care teams and optimizing clinical operations. Utilizes strategic planning to improve patient outcomes and streamline workflows. Strong understanding of leadership and patient advocacy, ensuring high-quality care and team efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Manager, Operating Room / Clinical Staff Leader, Labor & Delivery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.2022 - Current
- Provide operational leadership for perioperative services supporting Thoracic, Vascular, Urology, GYN, and Robotics, leading a 78-FTE team across 6–7 ORs averaging 3–5 cases/OR/day.
- Led performance improvement initiatives targeting First Case On-Time Starts (FCOTS) and turnaround time (TAT); partnered with surgeons, anesthesia, SPD, and nursing leaders to standardize workflows and eliminate delays.
- Executed staffing and resource planning to ensure safe coverage, reduce premium labor, and enhance overtime retention.
- Oversee charge capture and supply utilization processes to support revenue integrity and cost control.
- Maintain unit readiness through safety rounds, infection prevention practices, and regulatory compliance support; escalate and resolve operational risks in real time.
- Cultivated physician and interdisciplinary partnerships to enhance case flow, patient experience, and team communication.
Interim Manager / Director, Labor & Delivery
Norton Community Medical Center
Norton, Virginia
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Led interim L&D operations, staffing, and patient flow during leadership transition, ensuring stability and continuity of services.
- Coordinated scheduling and cross-functional communication, ensuring safe coverage and uninterrupted continuity of care.
- Oversaw departmental operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and improve service quality.
- Mentored staff, fostering professional development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Charge Nurse, Labor & Delivery
Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2022
- Coordinated staffing and patient flow for high-volume maternal–newborn service line, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Functioned as OB OR circulator for C-sections, D&C, hysterectomy, accreta, and placenta previa cases; ensured OR setup and readiness.
- Provided intermediate newborn care and supported NICU with grower/feeder assignments.
- Contributed to launch of Surgery Center and supported development of Baby-Friendly environment, improving patient experience and care quality.
- Supervised patient care delivery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation for efficient workflow management.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that elevated patient satisfaction and care standards.
Manager
Manager, Maternal Newborn Center
02.2007 - 02.2009
- Managed 100+ staff with accountability for staffing plans, recruiting, coaching, and productivity oversight.
- Managed budget and productivity; collaborated with Maternal Newborn and NICU leaders to enhance operations and quality.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to enhance maternal and newborn care delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Designed and implemented training programs for staff on best practices in maternal healthcare to improve service delivery.
- Led a Lean improvement project to increase efficiency and standardize care processes.
- Streamlined operational workflows, reducing patient wait times significantly.
- Participated in Nurse Practice Council and safety/quality committees; served as IT Superuser for workflow and system changes.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives, increasing awareness of maternal health resources and support.
RN Staff Nurse
Labor & Delivery RN
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
RN, L&D/Postpartum/Nursery
Metro General Hospital
05.2005 - 08.2006
RN, L&D/Postpartum/Nursery/Med-Surg; Scrub Tech
Summitt Medical Center / Hendersonville Medical Center (shared staffing)
02.2005 - 08.2006
RN, L&D/Postpartum/Nursery; Scrub Tech (C-sections/OR)
University Medical Center
07.2002 - 05.2005
Education
Master of Health Care Administration & Informatics - MHA, MI
Capella University
01-2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Capella University
01-2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA01-2002
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Cumberland University
01-2001
Skills
- Perioperative leadership
- Staffing strategy
- Quality and safety
- Throughput optimization
- Process improvement
- Supply chain management
- Supply chain management
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Performance enhancement
- Healthcare compliance
Certification
- RN License (Tennessee/ Compact)
- BLS | ACLS | NRP | EFM | STABLE |
Timeline
Patient Care Manager, Operating Room / Clinical Staff Leader, Labor & Delivery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Interim Manager / Director, Labor & Delivery
Norton Community Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
Charge Nurse, Labor & Delivery
Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2022
Manager
Manager, Maternal Newborn Center
02.2007 - 02.2009
RN Staff Nurse
Labor & Delivery RN
02.2006 - 02.2007
RN, L&D/Postpartum/Nursery
Metro General Hospital
05.2005 - 08.2006
RN, L&D/Postpartum/Nursery/Med-Surg; Scrub Tech
Summitt Medical Center / Hendersonville Medical Center (shared staffing)
02.2005 - 08.2006
RN, L&D/Postpartum/Nursery; Scrub Tech (C-sections/OR)
University Medical Center
07.2002 - 05.2005
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Cumberland University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Capella University
Master of Health Care Administration & Informatics - MHA, MI
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Community College of Allegheny County