Elisha Mathews
West Hartford
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse with extensive experience at Saint Francis Hospital. Expert in cardiac surgery techniques, including CABG and ECMO, while demonstrating strong leadership and mentorship abilities. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety and quality care through meticulous perioperative documentation and infection control practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
Hartford
07.2022 - Current
- Circulating nurse for complex open-heart procedures including CABG, valve replacements, TAVR, and ECMO
- Ensured intraoperative safety and sterile integrity while verifying blood products to maintain patient safety
- Coordinated surgical teams, ensuring seamless collaboration among surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perfusionists
- Mentored and oriented newly hired operating room nurses to enhance team competency and integration
School Nurse
Bennet Academy, Manchester Public Schools
Manchester
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed health services for 500+ students, ensuring appropriate care for acute and chronic medical needs
- Developed individualized health plans and emergency response protocols, enhancing student health outcomes and safety readiness
- Led COVID-19 contact tracing and vaccination coordination, facilitating timely response and community safety
Registered Nurse – Cardiac ICU & Telemetry
Saint Francis Hospital
Hartford
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed critically ill cardiac patients, including post-open-heart and cardiogenic shock cases, ensuring optimal care and recovery
- Titrated vasoactive infusions and monitored advanced cardiac devices to stabilize patient conditions
- Precepted new graduate nurses while facilitating interdisciplinary care planning to enhance team collaboration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Waterbury, CT03-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT05.2018
Skills
- Cardiac Surgery
- CABG
- Valve Replacement
- TAVR
- ECMO
- Cardiac ICU
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Vasoactive Infusions
- Infection Control
- Aseptic Technique
- Perioperative Documentation
- Quality & Safety
- Leadership & Mentorship
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Compact Multistate License (NLC) – Connecticut
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Personal Information
Title: RN
Timeline
Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
07.2022 - Current
School Nurse
Bennet Academy, Manchester Public Schools
11.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse – Cardiac ICU & Telemetry
Saint Francis Hospital
07.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College