Marcia Cox
Olympia
Summary
Compassionate Head Nurse specializing in plastic and vascular surgery. Proven ability in patient communication, team collaboration, and implementing best practices that enhance surgical workflow. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of safety and professionalism.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Nurse Vascular Surgery, Wound Care Clinics
Madigan Army Medical Center, MAMC
Tacoma, WA
09.2017 - 2026
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nurses, enhancing team competency.
- Coordinated patient care schedules, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Monitored compliance with clinical standards and regulations, ensuring a safe environment for patients.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments to enhance collaboration and response times.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback when necessary.
- Enhanced staff efficiency through effective scheduling, workload distribution, and resource allocation.
- Coordinated seamless patient transfers between departments, ensuring continuity of care at all times.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
Head Nurse Plastic Surgery
Madigan Army Medical Center
Tacoma, WA
09.2017 - 05.2026
- Administered preoperative assessments and prepared patients for surgery.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care during procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Implemented best practices to enhance surgical workflow efficiency and safety measures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on operating room procedures and patient management techniques.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Participated in continuous professional development to remain current on advancements in surgical nursing techniques and technologies.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hesston College
Hesston, KS05-1996
Skills
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Wound care nurse
- Circulating Nurse
- Patient communication
- Clinical assessments
- Surgical assistance
Certification
- Nursing License -2026-2027
Timeline
Head Nurse Vascular Surgery, Wound Care Clinics
Madigan Army Medical Center, MAMC
09.2017 - 2026
Head Nurse Plastic Surgery
Madigan Army Medical Center
09.2017 - 05.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hesston College
Civilian Service Achievment Medal
For exemplary leadership,training and oversight , optimizing and sustaining clinic Joint commission (JC)survey readiness. Ms. Cox's efforts provided for staff engagement, confidence, and demonstrable adherence to policies and procedures leading to directly to a successful JC survey