LaTreace Matlock
Muldrow,OK
Summary
Operating Room Circulator offering 1 year and 3 months of experience in the operating room. Known for kind bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in selecting appropriate equipment for anticipated procedures. Focus is geared towards patient safety in positioning, sterility, and fulfilling the duties of being the patient's advocate.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Circulator
Baptist Health Fort Smith
2023.03 - Current
- Reduced post-operative complications by ensuring proper sterile technique and maintaining a clean operating room environment.
- Optimized operating room efficiency by anticipating needs of the surgical team and quickly responding to any changes in procedure.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development by attending meetings, engaging in continuing education courses, and staying current on best nursing practices.
- Ensured timely communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and scrub technicians for seamless patient care.
- Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring new nursing staff and collaborating effectively with colleagues from various disciplines.
- Maintained accurate documentation of each surgical case, facilitating clear communication among team members and supporting quality assurance efforts.
- Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring surgical procedures, sterile field, and providing timely assistance to the surgical team.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Filing Clerk
SCA Title, LLC
2017.05 - 2023.03
- Managed physical records storage, ensuring proper labeling, organization, and safekeeping of essential documents.
- Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers, resulting in faster retrievals.
- Maintained a well-functioning filing system, conducting periodic audits to identify areas for improvement or discrepancies that required resolution.
- Supported team members, providing necessary documents and files for efficient decision-making processes.
- Optimized information gathering and presentations with implementation of practical filing system.
- Improved file retrieval efficiency by maintaining an organized and up-to-date filing system.
Student Nurse Technician
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
2022.03 - 2022.10
- Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients' needs quickly and efficiently.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Assisted in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent repositioning of immobile patients every two hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR12.2022
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Compassionate Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Safety
- IV Insertion
- Patient Charting
- Patient Positioning
- Medication Administration
- Procedure Room Preparation
Timeline
Registered Nurse Circulator
Baptist Health Fort Smith
2023.03 - Current
Student Nurse Technician
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
2022.03 - 2022.10
Filing Clerk
SCA Title, LLC
2017.05 - 2023.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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