Misty Sachs MHA, LPN, CCMA, PMQ

Healthcare Operations & Education Expert 

Executive Director, Ames Surgery Center

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Healthcare Leadership Excellence

Misty Sachs represents the evolution of modern healthcare leadership—a dynamic executive who seamlessly bridges clinical expertise, operational excellence, and strategic vision. As Executive Director of Ames Surgery Center in Ames, Iowa, she exemplifies the rare leader who understands healthcare delivery from every angle: the patient bedside, the administrative boardroom, and the educational classroom.

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Clinical Foundation & Operational Mastery

Misty's leadership credibility stems from her deep clinical roots as both a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). This hands-on healthcare foundation provides her with an authentic understanding of patient care that informs every strategic decision she makes.

Her progressive career journey showcases expertise across the healthcare continuum. She developed her operational acumen as Practice Director at Doran Clinic for Women, refined her facility management skills as Administrator at Cypress Surgery Center, and mastered patient advocacy and risk mitigation as Patient Relations/Risk Management Coordinator at McFarland Clinic. Each role deepened her understanding of ambulatory care delivery, patient experience optimization, and healthcare administration complexity.

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Strategic Education & Leadership Development

Misty's commitment to excellence extends beyond clinical practice into formal strategic education. She earned her Master of Healthcare Administration from Clarkson College, developing sophisticated expertise in healthcare finance, organizational strategy, and system optimization. Her People Manager Qualification (PMQ) further demonstrates her dedication to talent development and team leadership—essential skills in today's healthcare environment.

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Bridge-Building Expertise

What sets Misty apart is her unique ability to translate between different healthcare stakeholders. Her extensive background in healthcare education and coordination within health sciences programs positions her as a rare connector who understands the needs of clinical teams, administrative leadership, and emerging healthcare professionals. She speaks the language of caregivers while thinking strategically about operational efficiency and workforce development.

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Holistic Healthcare Vision

Misty brings to any advisory role a comprehensive understanding of healthcare's interconnected challenges and opportunities. She recognizes that exceptional patient care requires seamless integration of clinical excellence, operational efficiency, educational innovation, and strategic leadership. Her perspective encompasses the full spectrum of healthcare delivery—from individual patient interactions to system-wide strategic initiatives.

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Advisory Council Value

Through her multifaceted healthcare experience, Misty offers advisory councils a unique combination of clinical credibility, operational expertise, and strategic thinking. She understands both the daily realities of healthcare delivery and the long-term vision needed to navigate an increasingly complex healthcare landscape. Her insights bridge the gap between what healthcare should be and how to practically achieve those outcomes.

Misty Sachs doesn't just manage healthcare operations—she transforms them through thoughtful leadership that honors both clinical excellence and operational innovation.