Alicia Natasha Clarke

• Facilitated smooth transitions between preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care through effective handoff communication among staff members.
• Streamlined surgical scheduling processes to enhance overall efficiency and productivity in the operating room.
• Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments, identifying potential risks, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans.
• Improved perioperative efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in the process and implementing targeted interventions to address identified areas of concern.
• Oversaw the implementation of new technologies within the perioperative environment, ensuring proper training of staff members for seamless integration into daily practice.
• Reduced surgical site infection rates through rigorous implementation of infection control measures within the perioperative environment.
• Managed budgetary aspects of the perioperative department while working closely with hospital administrators on cost-saving strategies without compromising patient care quality or safety standards.
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

• Minimized surgery delays through meticulous preparation of equipment, instruments, and supplies needed for each specific operation.
• Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring surgical procedures and providing timely assistance to the surgical team.
• Expedited discharge process for patients by promptly completing post-operative assessments and updating electronic health records accurately.
• Supported successful surgeries by skillfully assisting surgeons with instrument handling, suturing, wound dressing applications, and specimen collection.

• Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
• Coordinate daily OR schedule and case assignments
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix for surgical procedures
• Conduct daily huddles to review priorities, safety concerns, and updates
• Monitor surgical case flow and troubleshoot delays or issues in real time
• Serve as primary point of contact between surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff
• Ensure surgical supplies, equipment, and implants are available and prepared
• Respond to urgent needs or intraoperative changes quickly and effectively
• Support staff with clinical guidance and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with infection control and safety protocols
• Communicate with PACU, pre-op, and sterile processing to ensure continuity of care
• Assist in onboarding and mentoring new OR staff
• Document and report staffing, equipment, and patient flow issues to leadership

Performed similar duties as outlined in previous role, including OR scheduling, staff coordination, intraoperative support, and facilitating communication across the surgical team to ensure efficient and safe patient care.

Performed similar duties as outlined in previous role, including OR scheduling, staff coordination, intraoperative support, and facilitating communication across the surgical team to ensure efficient and safe patient care

Performed similar duties as outlined in previous role for Perioperative Nurse Manager.

Performed similar duties as outlined in previous role, including OR scheduling, staff coordination, intraoperative support, and facilitating communication across the surgical team to ensure efficient and safe patient care