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Mark Acopan

7452 Mountain Spruce Dr,CO

Summary

Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience in the US Army, driving organizational efficiency and enhancing employee performance. Led by example and acquired certifications CNOR, CRCST, BLS Instructor, Basic Healthcare Administration Course, Entry Level Executive Nursing Course, and taught courses in HLD and Surgical Services Programs. Requested by Leadership, Peers, and Subordinates to lead their teams for missions. Not known as a "yes guy", but one to get to the "yes" if possible.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Clinical Operations Officer

US Army
01.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated daily operations ensuring compliance with military protocols and efficiency in task execution.
  • Responsible for providing Medical Readiness and deployability for 340+ Soldiers, located in eight other locations within the US.
  • Developed training programs for personnel, improving skills and knowledge in operational procedures.
  • Ensuring the unit is medically ready to support worldwide contingency operations.
  • Deputy Commander of Nurses during deployments and various missions.
  • Contract Officer for essential mission providing care to 13,000 patients and responsible for $1.7 billion in contracts.

Chief Nurse of Surgical Services

US Army
12.2016 - 12.2020
  • Led nursing teams in providing comprehensive medical care to soldiers and their families.
  • In charge of Perioperative Nursing Services, Surgical Specialty Clinics, Post Anesthesia Care, Same Day Surgery, Anesthesia, Sterile Processing Department, and eight operative suites performing over 400 cases a month.
  • Responsible for 270 Officers, Enlisted and Civilian Personnel. Monitored and advises execution of an $8.4M supply budget and $24.9M in capitol equipment.
  • Officer in Charge of a deployed unit's OR and SPD supported with in the Combined Joint Operational Area of Iraq, Syria, and Jordan.
  • Responsible of the coordination and planning of installation of HVAC for the hospital without a decline in productivity utilizing OR suites in two different hospitals.

Operative Services Director for Surgical Services

US Army
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • Directed strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Advised as the principal administrator to the Program Managing Director and the Deputy Commander of Surgical Services for a 194 bed Medical Center and 12 OR suite.
  • OR Education Director for 71 employees, while the Program Director for surgical technicians Phase II of their certification.
  • Established and implemented the Army's Surgical Services Program directed by the Surgeon General promoting financial optimization saving the facility $7M in one year.
  • Officer in Charge of SPD in a 194 bed Medical Center, 12 OR suites averaging 850 cases a month, supporting all surgical specialties, four L&D rooms, 26 clinics, VA sterilization, and 64 code carts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
05-2001

Skills

  • Organizational efficiency
  • Employee performance
  • Operational efficiency
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), CCI - Dec 2028
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), HSPA - Mar 2026
  • Basic Life Support, ARC - Jul 2026
  • Licensed Registered Nurse (BSN) - Jun 2027

Timeline

Chief Clinical Operations Officer

US Army
01.2020 - Current

Chief Nurse of Surgical Services

US Army
12.2016 - 12.2020

Operative Services Director for Surgical Services

US Army
01.2012 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Hawaii Pacific University

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