Marcia Williams

• Provided direct patient care, assessed, planned, and evaluated patient needs before, during, and after surgery.
• Acted as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient's family, providing updates and support during procedures.
• Strictly maintained aseptic techniques to prevent infection, and monitored the environment for potential breaches.
• Prepared the surgical suite according to the surgery and the surgeon's preference.
• Performed duties as both a circulator and a scrub on various services. (Transplants, GYN, Laparoscopic, Procurements, Neuro, Orthopedics)
• Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.

• Provided support during a work disruption in the O.R.
• Performed the duties of a circulating nurse.
• Provided comprehensive, pre-operative, and intra-operative care for patients.
• Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, including pre-operative assessments, surgical procedures, and post-operative notes.
• Ensured a sterile and safe environment throughout the procedure. Adhere to AORN standards of perioperative practice.

• Delivered patient care and support in the operating room setting, ensuring safety and adherence to protocols during a strike.
• Performed circulator duties, managing surgical supplies, and maintaining aseptic techniques.
• Coordinated preoperative assessments and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Managed operating room resources effectively, ensuring smooth surgical procedures.
• Acted as a liaison between surgical teams and patient families, providing critical updates and support.

• Dedicated full-time support to a family member, taking on a caregiver role during a period of need.
• Use time effectively to complete online certifications in Perioperative Nursing through AORN and The Preoperative Association.
• Maintained professional development and industry knowledge by attending webinars and AORN chapter meetings.

• Provided patient care and support in the operating room during a strike. Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
• Performed scrub duties to include the selection and opening of supplies, preparation of the surgical field, and instrumentation during surgical cases.
• Performed duties of a circulator, ensuring compliance with safety regulations within the operating room.
• Conducted pre-surgery assessments on assigned patients prior to their admission into the OR.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensured proper functioning of all medical equipment used in the OR.
• Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure. General Surgery, Neuro, Podiatry, Laparoscopic Procedures, GYN, Plastics, and Orthopedic Cases..
• Acted as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient's family, providing updates and support during procedures.
• Documented all operative procedures and patient interactions in electronic medical records with attention to detail.

• Took a sabbatical for personal growth.

Oversee the safe, effective, and efficient care of patients in the operating room.

Coordinate nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.

Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluate overall health.

Keep count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.

Collect, labeled, and transport specimens for testing.

Assist surgeon during procedures in the role of a scrub nurse on occasion.

Extensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique.

Ensure that the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical equipment and supplies.

Solid understanding of patient health and safety standards.

Excellent organizational skills

Performed duties of a Scrub Nurse. Assist surgeon in several surgical procedures including GYN, General, Laparoscopic procedures, and Orthopedic. Ensure surgeon had correct instruments, equipment, and supplies needed to effectively perform their job efficiently. Turned over rooms efficiently post procedure.

Provide care before, during, and after surgical procedures by assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care.

Performed the role of both circulator and scrub nurse. Kidney transplants, laparoscopic procedures, general surgery, Peds OR, orthopedics, neurology, gynecology, urology, and plastics.

Scrubbed and circulated on various minor procedures in an ambulatory settings.

Supervise, analyzes, delegates and evaluates nursing activities and ensure patient's comfort and care, in the Ambulatory and Endoscopy units. Oversee Scheduling, Registration, as well as Materials Management. Supervise teams of RNs, PCAs, clerks, schedulers and stock workers. In collaboration with Nursing leadership and as a team member will cover the house on weekends and holidays rotation.

Responsible for the care of patients under anesthesia. Act as patients advocate before, during, and after surgery. Scrubbed and circulated on various procedures. Level one trauma, Orthopedics,Vascular, GYN, General Surgery, and Laparoscopic. Updated patient files and medical records. Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards.

Provide surgical patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing the nursing care patients receive before, during and after surgery. On occasion will perform scrub duties as well.

Led a team of 16 employees, 3 ancillary staff 8 RN's and 5 CST. In charge of the daily operations and fiscal performance of the Operating Room Services consisting of: OR, Endoscopy, PACU, Materials, PST, and Day Surgery for this 287 bed non-profit community hospital. Assess complexity of surgical procedures and qualifications of nursing staff for assignment of care, define situations requiring administrative action and discuss with Director of Nursing. Delegate appropriate tasks to registered nurses, ancillary and nursing personnel and identify educational needs by observation of staff's clinical performance.

Reviewed daily proposed OR schedule.

Ascertain surgical suite allocation is based on surgeon's requirements, and needs. Determine special supplies , equipment, instrumentation needs and initiates validation that needed materials are on hand.

Conduct bi-monthly staff meetings to discuss operations and promote employee motivation.

Provided leadership and direction for the staff in the Peri-Operative arena while supporting and actualizing the goals of the department, division, and the hospital. Effectively increased first case start time from 30 percent to 88 percent and decreased turnover times to under 20 minutes while increasing productivity and decreasing overtime within the department. Ensure the effective delivery of competent, compassion, and efficient care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes in the Pei-Operative environment acting in the role of patient advocate.

Recruited and retained competent, compassionate staff while monitoring standards and promoting fair labor practices.

Promoted a work environment that demonstrated caring by accessibility of safe equipment and adequate supplies in an efficiently arranged physical setting.

Operationalized and participated in continuous facility improvement and risk management programs at the unit's level in a collaborative manner with multi-disciplinary colleagues.

Monitor fiscal budget to control operational and capital expenditure while monitoring and adjusting staffing patterns to improve unit productions.

Identifies appropriate communication and coordination of services to ensure a smooth process within the Operating rooms, while supporting Anesthesia, Surgeons, Medical Students, Nursing, Healthcare Coordinators, and Ancillary staff.

Leadership and resource person for the Orthopedics and Bariatric Services.Coordinate with reps. to ensure all necessary equipment and instrumentation needed for scheduled cases were available and processed in a timely manner.Monitor par levels of supplies and communicated with materials on a consistent basis.Preceptor to all new incoming staff to the peri-operative setting.Performed as scrub and circulating nurse.

Responsible for the day- to - day smooth running of OR activities.

Responsible for patient's care under anesthesia. Acted as patient advocate. Scrubbed as well as circulated on various surgical procedures. General surgery, GYN, Plastics, Vascular, Ortho, Neuro, and ENT. Knowledgeble of aseptic technique. Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions. Outstanding organizational abilities.

Scrubbed and Circulate for Neuro Cases.