Clifton T. Matuse
Starke,FL
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience in leadership roles, notably as a Nurse Manager at North Fl Rehab. Expert in AHCA regulations and state survey readiness, demonstrating strong leadership and critical thinking skills. Achieved the highest consented tissue donation rate, showcasing exceptional organizational ability and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Advance Nurse Staffing
Orange Park , FL
08.2020 - Current
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Traveled extensively throughout COVID. Team lead for testing and vaccination sites while managing on site teams.
- Psychiatric assignments. LTC after COVID
Nurse Manager Subacute
North Fl Rehab
Gainesville , FL
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Directed patient care of subacute unit.
- Adhered to all state regulations.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
Unit Manager, House Supervisor
Signature Healthcare
Gainesville, FL
04.2014 - 06.2019
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Processed monthly reports for department performance
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Effectively supervised LPNs, CNAs and non-clinical staff
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Complied with AHCA rules and regulations at all times
Unit Manager
Pavilion for Healthcare
Penney Farms, FL
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 44-bed unit
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Contributed substantially to successful annual surveys
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Processed monthly reports for department performance
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
Surgical Recovery Technician
Southeast Tissue Alliance
Gainesville, FL
10.2009 - 07.2012
- Team lead/Conducted surgical recovery of organs and tissues for transplant throughout central Florida, worked with hospitals, morgues, nursing homes, ME offices, funeral homes
- Lead a team of 5 through each recovery case
- Reviewed all medical information to accept or decline any organs or tissues donated, placed recovered organs and tissues
- Followed all sterile techniques during surgery process, processed all recovered tissues per regulation
- Triaged potential tissue/organ donors for acceptance by accurately screening all past/current medical hx information provided
- Personally held highest consented tissue donation percentage rate by providing great and compassionate customer service
Education
Surgical Recovery Technician -
Southeast Tissue Alliance
Gainesville, FL07.2012
LPN: Nursing - Nursing
First Coast Technical College
Saint Augustine, FL01.2010
Donor Specialist -
RTI Bilogics Inc
Alachua, FL11.2008
Nursing -
ST Johns Community College
Saint Augustine, FLSkills
- Strong leadership skills
- Very organized
- Multitask skilled
- Critical thinker
- LTC
- Medical/Surgical
- Laboratory
- ICU
- Emergency
- Trauma
- Skilled/Rehab
- Case Management
- Surgical
- Phlebotomy
- Oncology
- AHCA regulations
- State survey readiness
Timeline
LPN
Advance Nurse Staffing
08.2020 - Current
Nurse Manager Subacute
North Fl Rehab
07.2019 - 07.2020
Unit Manager, House Supervisor
Signature Healthcare
04.2014 - 06.2019
Unit Manager
Pavilion for Healthcare
07.2012 - 04.2015
Surgical Recovery Technician
Southeast Tissue Alliance
10.2009 - 07.2012
Surgical Recovery Technician -
Southeast Tissue Alliance
LPN: Nursing - Nursing
First Coast Technical College
Donor Specialist -
RTI Bilogics Inc
Nursing -
ST Johns Community College
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