Altovise McClain

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure positive patient outcomes and treatments.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems for efficient patient information management.
• Educates patients and families on health management awareness and compliance, enhancing understanding of medical conditions and treatments.
• Execute triage procedures efficiently, ensuring timely intervention for critical cases and disposition patients to UC/Tele-UC and the ER.
• Provide support during emergency situations, maintaining composure under pressure and reduce patient anxiety with effective communication techniques and thorough explanation of care processes.
• Participates in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Advocate for patient's and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Coordinated surgical procedures, ensuring optimal workflow and patient safety in operating room environments.
• Facilitated communication between surgical teams, enhancing collaboration and efficiency during operations.
• Supported anesthesia providers with patient induction, monitoring anesthesia levels, and ensuring appropriate recovery post surgery.
• Optimized surgical outcomes through diligent attention to detail during each phase of the perioperative process – preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative care coordination.
• Contributed to efficient operating room turnover by quickly cleaning and preparing rooms for subsequent surgeries.
• Specialty assignments included ENT (pediatric and adults), Ortho Spine, Ophthalmology, and General Surgery procedures.

• Coordinated patient care within operating room to ensure efficient surgical workflows.
• Facilitated clear communication among surgical team members, promoting a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Maintained accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments throughout surgery to prevent any retained items postoperatively.
• Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room and assisting in proper surgical instrument handling.
• Specialized in Urology, Podiatry, Ortho, and General Surgery

• Contributed to efficient operating room turnover by quickly cleaning and preparing rooms for subsequent surgeries.
• Maintained accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments throughout surgery to prevent any retained items postoperatively.
• Improved patient outcomes through meticulous documentation of patient medical history, allergies, and medications.
• Minimized complications by closely monitoring patients for signs of distress or adverse reactions during surgery and taking immediate action when necessary.
• Streamlined preoperative processes through thorough preparation of necessary supplies and instruments for each procedure.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Specialties included OB- GYN, General Surgery and Endoscopy procedures.

Empowered patients through education on surgical procedures ensuring informed consent was obtained before surgery.

• Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
• Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon needs during procedures and providing timely assistance.
• Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
• Maintained accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments throughout surgery to prevent any retained items postoperatively.

• Supported anesthesia providers with patient induction, monitoring anesthesia levels, and ensuring appropriate recovery post surgery.
• Upheld strict compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies, contributing to consistently high ratings on accreditation surveys.
• Ensured optimal patient care by continuously monitoring vital signs during surgery and promptly addressing any concerns.
• Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Maintained accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments throughout surgery to prevent any retained items postoperatively.
• Specialties included OB-GYN, Podiatry, Pain Management, General Surgery and Endoscopy procedures.

• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of perioperative nursing.
• Demonstrated adaptability by proficiently handling various types of surgeries across diverse specialties such as orthopedic, general, cardiovascular, or neurosurgery cases.
• Coordinated with vendors for specialized equipment needed for specific surgeries reducing delays in surgery start times.
• Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
• Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
• Assisted surgeons with equipment setup, positioning patients properly on the operating table, and draping them in a sterile manner.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications.
• Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and ensure appropriate interventions were applied.
• Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving patient outcomes through compassionate, precise and high quality nursing care.
• Implemented infection control protocols, improving safety standards within hospital settings.