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John Stark, RN, BSN | Surgical Services Leadership


John Stark, RN, BSN

Accomplished surgical services leader with a proven record of optimizing OR efficiency, elevating patient experience, and enhancing team performance.  Skilled in data-driven strategies, process improvement, and collaborative leadership that deliver measurable results in quality, safety, and financial performance.


John Stark Key Accomplishments


Increased block utilization from 46% to 86% by partnering with Epic team and perioperative leadership


Reduced room turnover times and improved case throughput

Boosted first case on-time starts from 52% to 80%


Elevated patient survey scores from the 40th percentile to the 83rd percentile


Strengthened staff engagement by leading leadership rounding and implementing

service recovery initiatives


Negotiated vendor contracts, optimized budgets, and delivered multimillion-dollar cost savings


Driving Surgical Services Excellence

John Stark delivers measurable improvements in perioperative performance, patient satisfaction, and staff engagement. Connect today to explore how his leadership can help your organization achieve operational and clinical excellence.


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DCCS Interim Management & Permanent Search

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