Nicole Bender

Dedicated healthcare leader with 3 years as Magnet Program Director and prior experience as a Perioperative Services Charge Nurse. Passionate about fostering team growth, empowering individuals, and driving process improvement to enhance patient care and operational excellence.

• Magnet Program Director, Houston Methodist The Woodlands, 2023–Present

Led Magnet program initiatives, focusing on team empowerment and process improvement.

• Perioperative Services Charge Nurse, Houston Methodist The Woodlands, 2022–2023

Oversaw perioperative operations, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality patient care.

• Operating Room Nurse, Houston Methodist The Woodlands, September 2018–2022

Provided comprehensive nursing care in the operating room, supporting a variety of surgical procedures.

• Operating Room Nurse, Houston Methodist, January 2017–September 2018

Specialized in general surgery, neurosurgery, and liver transplant procedures, delivering exceptional surgical support.

• Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration, Grand Canyon University, 2021
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of San Francisco, 2016