Sr. VP Perioperative Services
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida, United States
Kathleen Ulrich, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, is an accomplished healthcare executive with a vast background in perioperative and procedural services. She holds a Master of Science from Iona College and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of New Rochelle. Her career spans multiple prestigious institutions, including Duke University Health System, where she served as Assistant Vice President of Nursing, Perioperative Services. At Duke, she oversaw 106 operating rooms across three hospitals and led initiatives to enhance patient safety, operational efficiency, and staff resilience. Her experience includes developing the Surgical Care Unit in PACU, expanding OR capacities, and implementing innovative programs like the Preoperative Optimization Clinic. In January 2023, Kathleen joined Tampa General Hospital as the Senior Vice President of Surgical and Procedural Services. In this role, she continues to leverage her experience to oversee surgical and procedural operations, ensuring high standards of clinical care and regulatory compliance. Kathleen is known for her strategic leadership, ability to foster collaborative environments, and commitment to improving patient outcomes. Her efforts at Tampa General Hospital focus on optimizing surgical processes, enhancing patient safety, and driving performance improvements across the hospital’s surgical and procedural platforms.
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