Guidelines Workshops

David A. Wyatt

PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN

Wyatt served as AORN President, 2020-2021. He led the Board of Directors & staff to respond to the COVID19 pandemic & initiated the Comprehensive DEI plan. In 2015 he received the AORN Award for Excellence in Perioperative Nursing.

Sharon Ann Van Wicklin

PhD, RN, CNOR, CRNFA(E), CPSN-R, PLNC, ISPAN-F, FAORN, FAAN

Van Wicklin’s exhaustive collection of scholarly work as an author, researcher, and presenter reflects her ongoing contribution to conducting perioperative research and translating research findings into recommendations for evidence-based practice.

Christopher Stucky

PhD, RN, CNOR, CSSM, CNAMB, NEA-BC, FAORN, FAAN

Stucky is internationally renowned for his innovative and comprehensive perioperative research portfolio to improve surgical care quality and safety and for extensive advocacy supporting the growth and excellence of the perioperative nursing profession..

Kenneth Romito

DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CNOR, CSSM, FAORN

As an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist with a specialty preparation in perioperative nursing, Romito is committed to advancing patient advocacy and improved outcomes through evidence-based practice and nursing professionalism.

Cassendra A. Munro

PhD, BS, RN, RNFA, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN

Munro has been a perioperative nurse for over 26 years and is a practice expert with emphasis on pressure injury prevention. She is a Nurse Scientist at Stanford Health Care, CA. She also received the 2023 AORN Excellence in Periop Nursing Award.

Brenda G. Larkin

MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CNS-CP, CSSM, CNOR, FAORN

Brenda is an accomplished Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 20 years of advanced practice experience. She has led evidence-based practice improvement projects in health systems, which have improved patient outcomes and perioperative nursing practice.

Larry L. Asplin

MSN, RN, CSSM(E), CNOR(E), FAORN

Asplin received the top 100 Distinguished Nursing Alumni awards for his local & national involvement with perioperative patient safety. He received the 2023 AORN Outstanding Volunteer Award & is the President of the AORN Foundation.

Holly S. Ervine

MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CNOR, FAORN

Ervine’s passion for perioperative nursing & AORN is evidenced by her advocacy, education and leadership. She is an educator at her core & has invested a portion of her nursing career in the professional development of other nurses, educators and leaders.

Donna J. Doyle

DNP, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, FAORN

Doyle’s leadership impact, as an author, researcher, and extensive lecturer, in mentoring, recruitment, retention, and succession planning, is foundational for global mentorship and academic partnership development.

Donna J. Doyle, DNP, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, FAORN

Perioperative Consultant, Columbus, Ohio

Donna J. Doyle, DNP, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, FAORN, is a perioperative consultant in Columbus, Ohio.

Debra C. Callender, DNP, RN, CNOR, CSSM

Administrative Director of Surgical & Orthopedic Services, AdventHealth, Sebring, Florida

Debra C. Callender, DNP, RN, CNOR, CSSM, is the administrative director of Surgical & Orthopedic Services, AdventHealth, Sebring, Florida.

J.D. Buchert, MSN, M.Ed., MS, RN, CNOR, CPHQ

Board Member

J.D. Buchert, MSN, M.Ed., MS, RN, CNOR, CPHQ, is a workforce safety manager at Parkland Health, Dallas, Texas.

Amy Brunson, MSN, RN, CNOR, NE-BC

OR Nurse Manager, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, Texas

Amy Brunson, MSN, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, is an OR nurse manager at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, Texas.

Brenda G. Larkin, APRN, MS, ACNS-BC, CNS-CP, CSSM, CNOR, FAORN

Perioperative Clinical Nurse Specialist

Jamie Ridout, MSN, MBA, RN, CNOR, CASC, NEA-BC

Executive Director, Triangle Surgery Center, Raleigh, North Carolina

Jamie Ridout, MSN, MBA, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, CASC, is the executive director at Triangle Surgery Center, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Darlene Murdock, MSN, BBA, RN, CNOR, CSSM

Clinical Staff Nurse IV, Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas

Darlene B. Murdock, MSN, BBA, RN, CNOR, CSSM, is a clinical staff nurse IV at Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas.

Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM

Nominating Committee Member

Melanie Perry is founder and chief nursing officer at First Case Media, LLC, and an OR circulator at Vaughan Regional Medical Center, Selma, Alabama.

Joanne D. Muyco, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNOR

Nurse Scientist at Houston Methodist Hospital

Joanne D. Muyco is a nurse scientist at Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas.

Roderick D. McArdle Jr, MSN, BA, RN, CNOR

Nominating Committee Member

Roderick D. McArdle Jr is the clinical coordinator at Boston Children’s Hospital, Massachusetts.

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

Director of Surgical Services at Chester County Hospital

Susan Lynch is the director of Surgical Services at Chester County Hospital, West Chester, Pennsylvania.