Treasurer
Pamela Giesie, RN, MSN, CNOR
Education
UCLA, Master of Science Nursing, 1995
Mount St. Mary’s, Bachelor of Science Nursing, 1986
Employment
City of Hope, Associate Chief Nursing Officer (February 2012-Present)
Provide leadership and coordination of nursing practice across City of Hope 24/7.
Drive evidence based practice standards.
Work toward standardization of policies and procedures.
Ensure that nursing practice and processes support the model of compassionate care and promote
quality of life.
Understand and support patient care technology.
Responsible for the development and implementation of patient care standards, professional practice
standards and the continuous delivery of efficient and cost effective care for our patients.
City of Hope, Clinical Director of Surgical Services (June 2011-Present)
Provide strategic leadership and vision to the Surgical Services program thereby building and managing
the inpatient and expanding outpatient areas.
Direct the operational aspects of the respective departments to ensure financial compliance and meet
all legal and regulatory standards, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Manage the organizational infrastructure of the 66 post-operative beds.
Develop screening and outpatient programs including colonoscopy and women’s services.
Oversee and participate in the management and supervision of human and material resources as well as
strategic planning and budgeting.
Hire, coach, train and develop staff and management personnel to ensure the delivery of quality care
consistent with the scope of the discipline and adherence to professional practice standards.
Evaluate the performance and competencies of staff and deliver disciplinary action as warranted.
Assure that the clinical and staffing standards for nursing care are consistent with evidenced based
research and professional standards of care and practice.
Orange County Health Care Agency Correctional Medical Services, Director of Nursing/Special Project
Coordinator
(September 2008- Present)
Responsible for the practice of Nursing by ensuring consistency in the standards of practice and
standards of care across the clinical settings.
Responsible for the planning, organizing, implementation and/or evaluation of county project initiatives.
Identify and articulate the vision and strategic direction for the discipline of the nursing professional and
associated disciplines.
Function as an advisor to the Health Care Agency.
Western Medical Center, Chief Nursing Officer (April 2004 to September 2008)
Responsible for Inpatient Nursing Services, Emergency Department, Inpatient/Outpatient Surgery,
Gastrointestinal Lab Services, Behavioral Health Services, Maternal Child Health Services,
Cardiology/Cardiac Catheterization Lab Services, Pharmacy Services, Education, Case Management,
Social Services, Nutrition Services, Quality & Risk Management, Infection Control, and Outpatient
Achieved a significant fiscal turnaround of 4 million dollars in 12 months.
Western Medical Center, Director of Surgical Services (February 2000-April 2004)
Responsible for multiple departments, including: Pre-Screening; Outpatient Surgery Services; Operating
Room; Post Anesthesia Care Unit; Sterile Processing and Distribution; Gastrointestinal Laboratory;
Lithotripsy; Anesthesia; and the Tustin Avenue Surgery Center (recently suspended operations).
Fiscally responsible for annual operating budget of over $14.5 Million. Daily oversight and management
of over 100 employees.
Complete and submit reports in timely manner, ensuring all are complete in details needed to assist
senior management in forecasting financial viability and success.
UCI Medical Center, Director Surgical Services (1994-2000), Perioperative Educator/CQI (1993-1994)
Responsible for multiple departments, including: Pre-Admission Testing’; Outpatient Surgery Center;
Operating Room; Post Anesthesia Care Unit; Sterile Processing and Distribution; Catheterization
Laboratory; Lithotripsy; Anesthesia; OR Materials Management; Organ and Tissue Bank; Transplantation
Division.
Fiscally responsible for annual operating budget of over $10 Million. Daily oversight and management of
over 100 employees
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center (1991-1993) Perioperative Clinical Educator
UCLA Medical Center (1986-1991) Staff Nurse and Administrative Nurse OR
Professional Qualifications
Membership in professional nursing associations ONS, AONE, Sigma Theta Tau, ACNL, AORN
Advisory Board Fellow(c)
Certified Operating Room Nurse
Intent Statement
My name is Pamela Giesie and I am the Associate Chief Nursing Officer at City of Hope. In this capacity,
one of my accountabilities is to manage the operating budget for all clinical areas and to ensure sound
fiscal acumen. I would apply the same principles to this executive board position.
One of my main goals would be to ensure financial robustness of this chapter thereby contributing to
the financial health of ONS as a whole. Another goal is to become more involved with and to make a
contribution to ONS. Given my education and experience, I am confident that I am an excellent fit for
this position. I am extremely excited and enthusiastic about running for this position. If you like
additional information, please feel free to contact me. Thank you.