Codi Pierce, RN
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse and Supervisor specializing in plastic surgery, recognized for enhancing patient experiences and optimizing surgical processes. Extensive experience in case management, accreditation compliance, and process optimization, promoting effective teamwork and collaboration. Proficient in training personnel and improving operational efficiency, ensuring rigorous safety and quality standards in surgical environments. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providers to support efficient, patient-centered care. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, thorough documentation review, and the ability to improve operational workflows while maintaining regulatory and quality standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor / OR Nurse / Consultant / (PRN)
Plastic Surgery Suites of Arkansas, LLC
Little Rock, AR
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Educated patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care guidelines.
- Trained new nurses on operating room procedures and protocols consistently.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures, including passing instruments and other supplies.
- Assisted surgical teams during procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals and address operational challenges.
- Facilitate pre-operative preparations, oversee PACU protocols, and scrub into surgeries when needed.
- Directed and supervised a team of eight employees in daily operations.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Monitored and maintained documentation for accreditation requirements and renewals.
- Conducted site visits and audits to assess the organization's compliance with accreditation standards.
Registered Nurse/OR Supervisor/Circulating OR Nurse
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Little Rock, AR
06.2010 - 09.2024
- Verified patient records to ensure medical clearance for surgery.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatments.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Supported infection control measures and maintained a sterile environment.
- Circulated in surgery while assisting with Post-Anesthesia Care Unit as needed.
- Provided discharge education for patients and their families.
- Stocked supplies and linens, maintaining accurate facility inventory.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA and AAAASF standards.
- Led quarterly operating room meetings to enhance communication and efficiency.
- Assisted in clinic operations, managing follow-ups and new patient consultations.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify needs and prioritize care tasks.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of the team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Coordinated workflow among departments to maintain productivity levels.
- Conducted regular inspections to assess quality control standards.
- Facilitated team meetings to address concerns and enhance communication.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed for operations.
- Developed training materials for onboarding new employees effectively.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Managed budget for department, ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated funds.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Developed accreditation policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on accreditation requirements and processes.
- Conducted internal audits to assess adherence to accreditation standards and protocols.
- Stayed up to date on relevant processes and compliance standards for optimal oversight.
- Provided guidance to staff regarding accreditation processes, documentation, and reporting requirements.
- Maintained records of all forms, documents, correspondence, and other materials related to the accreditation process.
- Conducted periodic reviews of program operations to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements.
Registered Nurse (Temporary Position)
Arkana Laboratories
Little Rock, AR
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Assisted patients with registration and provided test instructions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline testing processes.
- Educated the public on COVID-19 prevention and testing procedures.
Registered Nurse, Patient Care Unit
Arkansas Surgical Hospital
Little Rock, AR
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Conducted daily physical assessments and dressing changes for post-operative surgical patients.
- Provided discharge education to ensure patient understanding.
- Inserted catheters and initiated intravenous therapy.
- Recorded patient medical information and monitored vital signs accurately.
- Administered blood products as necessary.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients in surgical recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Baptist Health School of Nursing - Little Rock
Little Rock, AR01.2007
Skills
- Patient care and safety
- Surgical instrument preparation
- IV insertion
- Excellent communication
- Accreditation compliance
- Quality assurance
- Workflow coordination
- Process improvement
- Leadership skills
- Clinical documentation oversight
- Documentation compliance
- HIPAA regulations
- Dictation review
- Strong attention to detail
- Time management
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Operating room safety
- Surgical expertise
- Preoperative care
- Sterile technique
- Patient positioning
- Postoperative care
- Complex medical terminology
- Infection control
- Verbal and written communication
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Pre-surgery assessments
- Patient advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- EMR software
- Case review
- HIPAA compliance
- IV management
- Organizational skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Team collaboration
- Electronic health records management
- Compliance auditing
- Document reviews
- Patient and family education
- Professionalism and ethics
- EMR updating
- Electronic health records
- Audit coordination
- Problem solving
- Record auditing
- Clinical documentation management
- Training and mentoring
- Inventory management
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Case management and documentation
- Effective case management
- Care plan development
- Discharge planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), R80695
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2026
References
Gene Sloan, MD: gsloanmd@gsloanmd.com
Donna Reppond, RN: (870) 820-4058
Brooke Mitcham, RN: (501) 920-4399 or Bmitcham80@gmail.com
Timeline
Supervisor / OR Nurse / Consultant / (PRN)
Plastic Surgery Suites of Arkansas, LLC
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (Temporary Position)
Arkana Laboratories
05.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse/OR Supervisor/Circulating OR Nurse
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
06.2010 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Patient Care Unit
Arkansas Surgical Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2012
Diploma - Nursing
Baptist Health School of Nursing - Little Rock