Lisa Warthen

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ABOUT LISA WARTHEN

I am a surgical services executive with 27+ years of experience leading perioperative operations across hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, with deep expertise in managing Level I Trauma ORs. I have overseen high-acuity trauma programs in academic medical centers, ensuring rapid response readiness, seamless coordination of emergent cases, and strict adherence to Joint Commission and CMS standards under the highest levels of pressure.In trauma settings, I led teams that reduced OR holds from 10–12 daily to zero within months, maintained full readiness across multiple trauma suites, and improved turnover efficiency to ensure capacity for unscheduled emergent cases without disrupting elective procedures. I also drove initiatives that streamlined sterile processing and optimized case scheduling, enabling trauma teams to mobilize faster while preserving patient safety and quality outcomes.My career highlights include revitalizing underperforming ASCs, boosting utilization by 25% in a single quarter, and designing and opening new surgical facilities that met regulatory standards with zero deficiencies. These results reflect my ability to balance clinical urgency, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability.As a collaborative, visible leader, I build resilient teams, strengthen surgeon partnerships, and foster a culture of accountability and safety. Whether leading a trauma OR or optimizing an ASC, I bring the same focus: patient-centered care, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.