Kathy Schuler

About Kathy Schuler

Nurse healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience driving operational excellence, clinical leadership, and strategic transformation across diverse healthcare settings. Recognized for a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, foster physician and clinical staff engagement, and implement innovative technologies and practices that enhance care delivery and organizational performance.Deeply committed to improving patient outcomes, supporting staff development, and building cultures rooted in safety, quality, and accountability. Known for navigating complex challenges with empathy, clarity, and a results-oriented mindset.Core Areas of Expertise: • Physician & Clinical Staff Engagement • Operations & Revenue Cycle Management • Inventory Control & Process Improvement • Organizational Streamlining & Strategic Staffing • Policy & Procedure Development • Building & Mentoring High-Performing TeamsA passionate, people-first leader who believes that sustainable performance starts with a commitment to SAFE patient focus, compassionate care, empowered teams, and continuous improvement.

Experience

1. Vice President Operations Surgical & Digestive Health

   Sanford Health

   Nov 2014 — Present · Sioux Falls, SD, US

   Surgical & Digestive Health Services, General and Trauma Surgery, H&N ENT, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology clinics, Surgical Cardiovascular Trauma inpatient services and Vivaz Medical Spa. Allergy

Education

• University of Sioux Falls

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

  2013

• Milbank High School

  High School Diploma

• University of South Dakota

  Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

  1995

• South Dakota State University

  Bachelor's degree, Nursing

  2009

• Army National Guard

  Sergeant , Transportation

• Lake Area Technical College

  Licensed Practical Nurse

  1994

• South Dakota State University

  General Studies

  1992

Skills

• Physicians
• Heart & Vascular
• Bls
• Hospitals
• Operating Room
• Orthopedic
• Post Anesthesia Care
• Orthopedics
• Hipaa
• Revenue Cycle
• Healthcare Management
• Strategic Planning
• Gastroenterology
• Process Improvement
• Surgery
• Pain Management
• Surgical Instruments
• Healthcare
• Neurology
• Inpatient
• Clinical Research
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Patient Safety
• Leadership
• Surgical Nursing
• Epic Systems
• Emr
• Acute Care
• Nursing
• Critical Care