Karisa Shoemaker

• Direct overall operations of a multi-specialty surgery center, including financial performance, staffing, compliance, and patient outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams of surgeons, nurses, and surgical technologists to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care.
• Implement policies and quality assurance measures to maintain accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to improve efficiency and patient throughput.

Surgery Center of Fort Wayne.

Executive Director/CST.

2020-2024

• Successfully launched a multi-specialty surgery center, overseeing all aspects of development, from planning to operations.
• Established and directed a surgery center, managing startup operations, including licensing, staffing, compliance, and financial performance.

Multi-Specialty Surgery Center.

Lead CST.

2012-2015

• Supervised Surgical Technologists and coordinated OR schedules to support multiple specialties.
• Assisted surgeons intraoperatively while mentoring and training new CSTs.
• Improved workflow and instrument sterilization processes to enhance patient safety.

JKS Surgery Center.

First Assistant/OR Manager.

2008-2014

• Served as First Assistant in a wide range of cosmetic surgical procedures, directly supporting all needs of the surgeon.
• Managed or scheduling, supplies, and daily operations.
• Cross-trained in office operations while actively supporting initiatives to enhance and improve patient outcomes.