1. Kassandra Bahr, PhD
937.546.5815
kkbahr3@gmail.com
“...Kassandra’s skill level and
dedication are an example of
the quality of staff surgeons
request in their cases…”
Beth Heyse,
Director, MVH Department
of Surgery
“...She always inspires a very
positive milieu, which is
critical for performing delicate
and lengthy procedures....”
Dr. Hugh Moncrief
Neurosurgeon, Miami
Valley Hospital
Professional Profile
Education and technology pro with experience in healthcare. Experienced
healthcare provider, team leader, practice manager and business developer. Skilled
at using new technology to overcome business challenges in the hospital
environment.
Specialties include surgical nursing, training and employee relations. Outstanding
ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with employees, executive
team, suppliers, and all levels of patient care. Proven track record of cost saving
initiatives.
Educational experience in:
* Legal Aspects of Health Services
* Strategy, Structure and Finance in Healthcare Organizations
* Innovation Technology
* Management & Leadership
* Developing Proposals and Reports
* Organizational Change and Development in Management
* Business Research Methodology and Quantitative Statistics
* Healthcare Marketing Tools and Techniques
* Managing Disaster – Perspectives for Healthcare Leadership
Experience
Certified Surgical Technologist/Assistant, Miami Valley Hospital
March 2006 – Present
*Manage training and orientation of scrub nurses for Level 1 Trauma Hospital,
providing expertise in neuro, vascular, orthopedic, plastic, and general surgery.
*Implemented system to generate cost reduction of $500K annually in surgical
instruments/supplies.
*Responsible for leadership of Unit Council for surgery staff & Performance
Improvement Committee.
*Daily management of instrumentation set-up and assistingin surgery in
Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Vascular, General, Plastics,and Trauma. Responsible
for training and instructing all newly hired technologists
*Developed orientation manual for nurses and technologists.

2. “...Dr. Bahr provided top-
notch instruction and
experience and made the
subject-matter interesting and
relevant...”
Kamal Kaur & Chistine
Perkins, students, faculty
feedback at Sinclair
Community College
“Kassandra is the ‘go-to’
person, who efficiently refined
many of our processes with a
strong knowledge of business
and finance …”
Gary Coomer, Owner &
CEO, Buckeye Valley Pizza
Hut
*Created department count sheets, assignment roster & learning modules.
Adjunct Professor, Sinclair Community College
August 2015 - Present
Classes: Introduction to Healthcare, Medical Terminology
*Hybrid classroom instruction (online and classroom) of nurses, occupational
therapy and vet tech students about the history, economics, medical/legal issues,
ethics and sociological aspects of healthcare.
*Development of classroom lessons in medical technology, user interface, networks,
anatomy and physiology
*Conduct education to focus critical thinking, problem solving, quality
improvement in healthcare, and medical language
*Comprehensive knowledge of The Joint Commission, Accreditation Association for
Ambulatory Health Care, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Prior Experience
Licensed Insurance Staff, State Farm Insurance
Customer Service and Sales in Property, Casualty, Health & Life Insurance.
Handling of claims, selling policies and reviewing coverage and limits in all lines of
insurance.
Payroll & Office Manager, Buckeye Valley Pizza Hut
Facilitated opening and organization of Division office, supporting 750 Pizza Hut
Restaurants. Management of Marketing, Finance, Human Resource and Operations
support staff. Direct responsibility of preparing reports and analyzingdata for
Finance Director and Senior Vice-President of Operations.
English & Literature Teacher, Bellbrook High School
Literature and English secondary education for grades 9 thru 12. Classroom
instruction of developmental, general and scholarship (AP) levels of students.
Skills & Leadership
Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society
Ohio Association of Surgical Technologist – Treasurer & Secretary
ACLS/BLS Certified
Microsoft Office Instructor
Education & Honors
English & Literature Education, BS, Miami University
Surgical Technology, AAS, SinclairCommunity College, Dean’s List
Health Services Administration, MS, Central Michigan University, Dean’s List

3. Business & Health Administration, Doctorate, California Intercontinental University