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Erica Smith, MBA, PhD candidate for epidemiology
Surgical solutions manager at Henry Schein, Inc
Erica Smith works as the surgical solutions manager at Henry Schein, Inc. In her role, Smith helps guide healthcare professionals in conducting proper infection prevention protocols throughout ASCs.
Lorrie Cappellino, MS, RN, CNOR
Perioperative RN and educator for more than 40 years
With more than 40 years of experience, Lorrie Cappellino helps establish and sustain a robust process improvement culture at healthcare organizations.
Maria S. Montgomery, BSN, CNAMB, RNC-OB
Holds Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse (CNAMB) certification
Maria Montgomery has worked as a nurse since 1989 and holds certifications in inpatient obstetrics as well as the new CNAMB certification for ambulatory care center nursing.
Amber Wood, MSN, RN, CNOR, CIC, FAPIC
Senior perioperative practice specialist at AORN
Amber Wood is a senior perioperative practice specialist at AORN, where she has served as lead author and editor for several AORN Guidelines.
Heidi Nanavati, MSN, CRNP, CNOR, RNFA
NP/RNFA for Idaho Shoulder to Hand Specialists
Heidi Nanavati has worked in nursing for more than 20 years, including spending five years as an OR nurse.
Dawn M. Yost, MSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Seasoned OR nurse and board member of West Virginia Organization of Nurse Leaders
Since becoming an OR nurse in 1982, Dawn Yost has held many positions and served as chair of the Nursing and Medical Services Committee for Resurge International, a not-for-profit surgical mission group.
Ernestine Brown, RN, MSN
Seasoned healthcare service executive
With 37 years of overall perioperative nursing experience Ernestine Brown is experienced in strategic planning, budgets, operations, and management.
Crystal A. Bricker, MSN, RN, CNOR
Nursing professional development specialist
In her current clinical role, Crystal Bricker supports staff professional development/certification and education, surgical smoke safety initiatives, and introduces nursing students to what perioperative nursing is all about.
Valentina Briceno Marmol, BSN, RN, CNOR
Children's program manager at Texas Children's Hospital
Valentina Briceno is children's program manager at Texas Children's Hospital, and throughout her career, she has developed a passion for quality, patient safety, and educating her peers.
James (Jay) W. Bowers, BSN, RN, CNOR, TNCC
Seasoned perioperative nurse and award recipient
Jay Bowers has been a perioperative nurse for more than 32 years and has won numerous awards.
Storri R. Blake, MHI, BSN, RN, CNOR
Perioperative nurse educator
Storri Blake is a perioperative nurse educator, an in her position, she has participated as wellness innovator, head of the engagement committee, and been involved in multiple training programs.
Harper G. Berriman
Behavioral health therapist and advocate for gender diverse patients
Harper Berriman is a 25-year-old transgender male who has worked as a milieu counselor in the adolescent inpatient psychiatry department at Boston Children's Hospital.
Colleen Becker, PhD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K
Director of Perioperative Education and Professional Development at AORN
Dr. Colleen Becker is the director of Perioperative Education and Professional Development at AORN.
Stephanie Battiste, RN, CNOR
OR nurse specializing in pediatric cardiac surgery
Stephanie Battiste has worked on multiple quality improvement projects related to pressure injury prevention.
Erica Basora, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CNOR
Clinical development specialist in the Quality and Education Department
Erica Basora is a clinical development specialist in the Quality and Education Department for Surgical Services at Northside Hospital.
Ellen G. Barth, MSN, RN
Nursing director of perioperative programs
Ellen G. Barth is the nursing director of perioperative programs at Boston Children’s Hospital’s Lexington and Waltham locations.
Tirso J. Ballesteros, RN, MSN, CNOR
OR director
Tirso J. Ballesteros is an OR director who is responsible for overseeing the daily logistics of all procedures performed at the main campus of his hospital.
Laila S. Bailey, DNP, RN, CNS, CNOR, ACNS-BC
OR services leader
Laila S. Bailey has been a perioperative nurse for more 36 years and currently serves as OR services leader for the pediatric and urology service lines.
Cara Babino, MSN, RN, CNOR
Clinical data specialist at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston
Cara Babino is a clinical data specialist and assists perioperative services in safety and quality initiatives, clinical data analysis, policy, and procedure development.
Sandra L. Ayala, Doctoral Nursing Practice
Nursing clinical educator for surgical services
Sandra Ayala is a nursing clinical educator for surgical services at two Dignity Health hospitals.
