Sarah L. Griffin, BSN, RN, CNOR

Sarah Griffin serves as the Perioperative Clinical Coordinator at Boston Children's Hospital, where she guides a team of 45 direct reports, overseeing daily ambulatory surgery clinical and administrative operations. A highly motivated nursing professional, Sarah is currently pursuing a master's degree in Nursing Leadership, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Recognized as a role model for all staff, she frequently lends support in direct patient care.

Throughout her career, Sarah has excelled in various leadership roles, including nurse manager, charge nurse, and preceptor. Her exceptional communication and organizational skills enable her to effectively manage staff, resources, and projects, fostering a cohesive team environment.

One notable achievement under Sarah's leadership is the transformation of her facility's environment. She implemented a program that brought about a positive shift, changing the culture from a negative work environment to a thriving Healthy Work Environment with strategies that included open communication and active listening, with actions implemented to address the concerns of all staff members. The results were significant, with overall staff satisfaction increasing from 2.75 to 3.91 on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0. This positive shift has contributed to a decrease in turnover rates and improved staff engagement.