Sidney B.

Wahrer
1660 Moreland Dr.
Columbus, OH 43220
614-451-3104

Objective: To further my career by in a health environment where my leadership

experience and skills in health care and education will be an asset and I can continue to
grow professionally.

Experience

09/2006 to 09/2007, The University Hospital Cincinnati, 234 Goodman Dr,

Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-584-8573

Clinical Manager Operating Room

• Responsible for the function and daily operation of the 24 OR Level I Trauma
Center
• Managed staff of 7 Peri-operative Team Managers, 2 Anesthesia Tech Managers,
and 2 Patient Care Associate/Environmental Services Managers
• Utilizing hospital philosophy, vision and culture as a guide, provide leadership
and guidance to a nursing staff of approximately 80 nursing and non-nursing staff
of approximately 60
• Lead nursing and non-nursing staff in creating a cultural change in the operating
room
• Direct report to both the Director of Peri-operative Services and Vice President of
Nursing and Patient Care
• Work closely with the Registered Nurses Association and AFSME Association in
maintaining a positive work environment that is synergistic with The University
Hospital’s Philosophy, vision and culture
• Write and update current policy and procedures
• Created Fire Evacuation and Multi-Team response for Disaster in the Operating
Room
• Active committee member for NPSG, MAGNET, MOCK code, hospital wide
Disaster Preparedness, Leadership and Management
• Provide the tools necessary for staff committees to become enabled to change the
cultural environment in the operating room

April 2004 to June 2006, Gates McDonald Health Plus, 215 Front Street, Columbus, OH,
614-677-0582

Nurse Case Manager/Lost Time

Nurse Case Manager/Vocational Rehabilitation

• Manage medical treatment and care for injured workers to ensure safe and timely
return to work
• Authorize medical treatment and care for lost time claims
• Work closely with employers, injured workers, physicians, Attorneys and Bureau
of Workers Compensation
• Evaluate, modify and approve case plans for the injured workers’ return to work,
remain at work, and transitional return to work programs working closely with
Field Case Managers, the Bureau of Workers Compensation and employers.
• Telephonic assessment of injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions
• Utilize the nursing process, clinical assessment skills and nursing diagnoses.
• Utilize nursing judgment in determining appropriate treatment before transfer to
the physician reviewer.
• Utilize official disability guidelines and Intra Core to guide the decision process.
• Utilization review and discharge planning

• Systems Used – Dolphin, EDA, Lotus, Microsoft Word

1990-2004, Grandview/Southview Hospital, Dayton, OH

Surgical Services

• Performed all duties associated with circulating except Open Heart.

• Performed all duties associated with a scrub role in all surgical specialties except
Cardiovascular/Open Heart.
• Performed duties as the Orthopedic and ENT/Plastics resource leader including
maintaining stock and providing assistance to other employees.
• Performed direct patient care involving advocacy, assessment, and patient
education during the pre-op and intra-operative phases.
• Performed IV therapy expertise and pre-op assessments.
• Perform duties on QI committee to reduce cost for the patient and the hospital.
Responsible for intra-operative chart audits.
• Perform duties as an integral team member of the operating room to maintain a
safe, effective, and pleasant environment according to AORN standards and
facility mission statement.

1995-2001, Fairmont High School, Kettering, OH

Allied Health Tech Prep Instructor

• Created and maintained MSDS manuals, policy and procedure manuals, and
safety manuals for the lab environment.
• Managed budget for program, purchasing equipment and supplies.
• Taught American Red Cross CPR and First Aid.
 • Participated in numerous committees at Sinclair Community College on
curriculum writing, preparing students for the world of work, Work Force 2000.
• Taught and maintained the records necessary for the 75-hour Nurse-Aide training
program in accordance with the Federal Government and OBRA guidelines.
• Taught secondary level 11th and 12th grade students in a two-year allied health
vocational program.
• Taught students concepts, theories, and skills to prepare them for post secondary
education in the field of healthcare, including classes that provided them with 18
college credits prior to high school graduation.
• Performed community service activities, including placing students at various
locations for AIM for the Handicap, organizing and participating in various health
awareness fairs including Delphi Division of GM.
• Member of the Advisory Committee at Springfield Clark JVS Allied Health Tech
Prep Program, Springfield, OH.
• Performed the duties of the school nurse, when she was unavailable.

Education

1988-1991
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
B.S.N., Baccalaureate Science in Nursing

1995-1998, Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Certificate in Secondary Vocational Education

Credentials
State of Ohio Nursing License
American Heart BLS certification
Computer Skills
MS Office XP suite, COREL Office.

References
Provided upon request