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Cliff Fontanez

Lawton,OK

Summary

Surgical Nurse with extensive experience in the US Army, specializing in perioperative nursing and sterile processing. Successfully designed a curriculum that enhanced trauma surgery education and improved care for over 2,200 patients. Proven expertise in surgical procedures and compassionate patient care, resulting in a 26% increase in team efficiency. Demonstrated strong leadership and resource management skills in high-stakes environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Nurse/Instructor

US Army
Miami, FL
10.2018 - 06.2023

. Designed curriculum for Principles of Perioperative Nursing and Sterile Processing course.

. Educated learners about Trauma Surgery operations, emphasizing key responsibilities of Circulator, Scrub roles, Sterile Processing Procedures.

. Oversaw acquisition processes benefiting trauma education and surgeries.

. Delivered comprehensive surgical care to more than 1,500 trauma patients.

. Directed patient care in various surgical disciplines including general and orthopedic trauma.

. Ensured delivery of patient care aligned with AORN standards, utilizing evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines.

Surgical Nurse

US Army
El Paso, TX
06.2015 - 10.2018

. Provided care for over 700 surgical patients from multiple specialties.

. Led the surgical nursing team to achieve a 26% increase in efficiency compared to previous years.

. Decreased immediate use sterilization rate by 90%.

. Served as Head Nurse of the Sterilization Department for two years.

. Controlled $850,000 per month allocated for surgical supplies achieving a decrease of 40% in excess expenditure.

. Directed operations of 42 sterile processing technicians across multiple sectors including Military, DOD, VA, and contractors.

. Managed the sterilization process for more than 700 instrument sets each month with a consistent operating room utilization rate of at least 95%.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Inter American University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR
06-2006

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Suture cutting
  • Compassionate care
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Surgical procedures
  • Surgical procedure Pre-screenings
  • Sterile technique
  • Surgical equipment
  • Preoperative care

Affiliations

  • Self thought handyman and DIY, including light mechanics.
  • Mentoring Newer RN's and Surgical Technicians.
  • Joining and promoting Hispanic Social non profit entities.
  • Traveler at Heart.

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Awards include: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4), Army Achievement Medal (9), USAF Presidential Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal (3), National Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Non Commissioned Officer Personal Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Nato Medal, Basic Army Instructor Badge.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License Number: FL #9647171, License Status: Clear, exp: 04/30/2025.
  • Registered Nurse License Number: FL # 736095, Single State, exp: 4/30/2026.
  • Certificates include: Combat Casualty Course, 2008; AMMED Officer Basic Course, 2007, Perioperative Nursing Course, 2010, Contracting Officer Representative Course, 2014, Ammed Officer Advance Course,2014; Mid Manager Course, 2017; AMMED Captain's Carrer Course, 2018; Army Trauma Training Course, 2018, Trauma Training and Education Course, 2018.

Timeline

Surgical Nurse/Instructor

US Army
10.2018 - 06.2023

Surgical Nurse

US Army
06.2015 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Inter American University of Puerto Rico

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