Larry B. Pierce, RN MSN 6204 Oakmont Dr

McKinney, Texas 75070

(972) 841-6813

pierce3014@aol.com

GOAL: To find a position that will allow me to help in a progressive organization; manage and excel in its growing and constant

healthcare, education, leadership and networking challenges.

Licensure Registered Nurse (RN)

ACLS

BLS

Education December 2012 Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX

Masters degree in the Science of Nursing (MSN), emphasis on health care leadership

May 2011 Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX

Bachelors Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN)

December 1996 South Plains College Levelland, TX- ADN Nursing Program Completion

Employment History

12/13-Present The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano Plano, TXDirector of Surgical Services, Director of Advance Practice Providers, Director ECMO Services

Develops and Manages Budget

Coordinates Adult Surgery Suites, Robotic Suites and Hybrid Suite

Provide education to employees

Supervise employees

Liaison between physicians and hospital administration and staff

Member of varies committees

Performs and completes employee evaluations

Reports to Vice President of Patient Care (CNO)

Coordinates services for ECMO Support

Coordinates functions of Advance Practice Providers

Liaison between VP and Providers

Gathers research and implements research projects

References will be furnished immediately upon request.

Implements new research protocols

12/11-12/13 Covenant Health System Lubbock, TXDirector of Cardiac Services

Develops and Manages Budget

Coordinates Pediatric/Adult Surgery Suites, Catherization Labs and Hybrid Suite

Provide education to employees

Supervise employees

Liaison between physicians and hospital administration and staff

Member of varies committees

Performs and completes employee evaluations

Reports to Vice President of Cardiac Services

Gathered research, provided proposal and put in place first hybrid suite

Gathered research, provided proposal for first valve clinic

Chest Pain Coordinator

Gathered research, provided proposal for TAVR program

12/03-12/11 Lubbock Heart Hospital Lubbock, TXDirector of Surgery, PACU, Endoscopy

Develops Budget

Coordinates Call Schedule

Assist in varies cases

Provide education to employees

Supervise employees

Liaison between physicians and hospital administration and staff

Member of varies committees

Staff nurse experience between 03-08

Traveled gathering research for physicians for possible hybrid room

12/98 -12/03 University Medical Center Lubbock, TXCoordinator of Cardiovascular Surgery Team

Oversees cardiovascular Budget

Coordinates Call Schedule

Supervises Employees

Coordinated and Created “Teams” for Surgical Department

Supervised supplies for Cardiac (Heart) Team

Close relationship with drug and device companies

12/96 -12/98 Covenant Medical Center Lubbock, TX

References will be furnished immediately upon request.

Staff RN Nurse Cardiovascular surgery team

Call team

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Skills Extensive experience with Microsoft products and Operating Systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and Windows XP

Supervisor experience in surgery, recovery room and endoscopy areas.

Experience with different staffing and call grids for surgery, recovery and endoscopy areas.

Experienced using administrative tools for budgeting for surgery, recovery room and endoscopy areas.

Ability to communicate effectively between surgeons, staff and managements levels.

Experience with every heart surgeon in the Lubbock area; both adult and pediatric.

Have excellent relations with all programs in the Lubbock region.

Able to recognize cost saving measures quickly and effectively.

Experience with latest technologies to be more effective.

Strong relationships with drug and device companies in the Texas region.

Community Activities

Children’s Home of Lubbock

Monterey Church of Christ

Child Protective Services (CPS)

American Heart Association

Living For Zachary Foundation

Organizations Texas Nurses Association

American Nurses Association

American Operating Room Nurses

Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care

American Diabetes Association

Presentations

4/2012

4/2013

5/2013

“Nursing Retention: What Really Works” Lubbock Christian University Scholar’s Colloquium by Larry B Pierce, RN MSN and Elise Voss

“Team Efforts in Holistic Care” Lubbock Christian University Scholar’s Colloquium by Mika Pierce, RN MSN, Larry Pierce, RN MSN and Toni Lowrance, RN MSN

“Team Efforts in Holistic Care” TNA Banquet Texas Tech University by Mika Pierce, RN MSN, Larry Pierce, RN MSN and Toni Lowrance, RN MSN

References will be furnished immediately upon request.

7/2015 Certification and Registered Nurses--Research Proposal

Committees

Magnet Status Committee

Surgery Systems Committee

Regionalization Subcommittee

Cardiovascular Quality Committee

Cardiovascular Surgery Subcommittee

Service Excellence Subcommittee

Readmission Task Force Committee

Guest Speaking

9/2012

02/2013

10/2013

“Leading Change” Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas

“Heart Matters” Knipling Education Conference Center, Lubbock, Texas

“Health care and Budget” Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas

Conferences7/2012

3/2013

3/20135/2014

Texas Heart Institute Affiliation

Distinguished Speakers Series

AORN Surgical Conference and EXPO

AMA Cardiothoracic Surgery Conference

Achievements STS 3 Star Rating

Beacon Award

References will be furnished immediately upon request.