Susan Lynch, PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, CNAMB, CSSM, FACHE

Nominating Committee (Three to be Elected)

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Susan Lynch, PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, CNAMB, CSSM, FACHE, is the director of Surgical Services at Chester County Hospital, West Chester, Pennsylvania. She earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Holy Family University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a Master of Science in nursing education from Neumann University, Aston, Pennsylvania; and a Doctor of Philosophy in nursing research from Villanova University, Pennsylvania. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Lynch has been a perioperative nurse for 33 years and a member of AORN for 20 years. She is a member of

• AORN of Southeastern Pennsylvania (2014-present),
• the RNFA Specialty Assembly (2014-present),
• the Sterile Processing/Supply Chain Management Specialty Assembly (2014-present),
• the Ambulatory Surgery Specialty Assembly (2014-present), and
• the Leadership Specialty Assembly (2014-present).

Lynch has attended Congress five times in the past 10 years, three times as a delegate.

Lynch has received

• a Victoria L. Rich Award for Transformational Leadership, Penn Medicine (2020);
• a Pennsylvania Florence Nightingale Award - Clinical Education (2014); and
• a Nursing Excellence Giving Excellence Meaning (GEM) Award finalist - Education and Mentorship (2014).

Highlights of Lynch’s service to AORN include that she is

• president of AORN of Southeastern Pennsylvania (2023-present).

She has been

• president-elect of AORN of Southeastern Pennsylvania (2021-2023),
• chair of the AORN Guidelines Advisory Board (2021-2022),
• co-chair of the AORN Guidelines Advisory Board (2020-2021),
• a member of the AORN Guidelines Advisory Board (2019-2020),
• a member of the AORN Mentor/Mentee Pilot Program (2020-2021),
• a member of the AORN of Southeastern Pennsylvania Board of Directors (2017-2023),
• treasurer of AORN of Southeastern Pennsylvania (2018-present), and
• a member of the AORN of Southeastern Pennsylvania Nominating Committee (2015-2017).

In other leadership roles, Lynch is

• a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Career Committee (2023-present) and
• a member of the Delaware County Community College (DCCC) Advisory Board - Surgical Technician Program (2014-present).

She has been

• a volunteer for the ACHE Mentor Program (2021-2022),
• a member of the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) Standard Setting Committee (2021), and
• chair of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (SEPONL) Education Committee (2016-2019).

In her community, Lynch is

• a member of the Rachel Kohl Community Library Friends of the Library Board (2014-2016, 2021-present) and
• a member of the Rachel Kohl Community Library Fundraiser Committee (2014-2016, 2021-present).

She has been

• an adult volunteer for the Rachel Kohl Community Library (2014-2016).

Election Statement

As perioperative nurses, we continue to stand the test of time. We have been impacted at various levels, both personally and professionally, by the COVID-19 pandemic. And we continue to be impacted by nursing shortages, supply shortages, fatigue, burn out and more. Through health care climate changes, we remain resilient and nimble. Utilizing our knowledge, skills, and expertise in providing safe patient care, we strive for superior outcomes for our patients and their families. Nurses continue to be identified as the most trusted professional, respected for our compassionate care, empathy, and commitment to patient advocacy. AORN’s Mission, Vision, and Values serve as a guiding light and inspiration for nurses.

We will continue to journey courageously through variations of health care with the guidance of a strong organization and most importantly, the network of our relationships. AORN’s leadership will continue to use the innovative mindset to make important decisions to maintain the organization’s stability and continue to support its members.

I have served on various professional committees as well as local committees. I consider myself a life-long learner and welcome opportunities to share my knowledge and experience with others. My leadership experience and professional organizational involvement have prepared me to successfully step into the AORN Nominating Committee role. I am an enthusiastic, engaged, and transformational leader with the ability to work collaboratively. The Nominating Committee holds the responsibility of reviewing and selecting strong candidates to continue AORN’s growth and evolution. As a candidate, I respectfully and humbly ask for your support.