Matthew McDonald
St. Petersburg
Summary
Experienced Operating Room Circulator Nurse with a robust background as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator in Surgical Services. CNOR-certified and highly skilled in OR logistics, intraoperative care, and patient safety. Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, improve operational efficiency, and enhance patient outcomes. Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills with a commitment to delivering high-quality surgical care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator & Circulator
HCA Hospital for Endocrine Surgery
Tampa, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring, and support to nursing and ancillary staff to promote accountability, professional growth, and high-quality patient care.
- Coordinate staffing and daily assignments based on patient acuity, surgical volume, and operational priorities to maintain safe, efficient workflow.
- Address performance and practice concerns through coaching, feedback, and evaluations that support staff development and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee departmental operations in alignment with administrative, legal, clinical, and accreditation standards.
- Conduct routine chart audits and quality reviews to support documentation accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Identify and implement opportunities to strengthen patient outcomes, staff performance, and operational effectiveness.
- Deliver calm, timely emergency response and clinical support for critically ill patients in the perioperative setting.
- Support preoperative and postoperative teams with orders, preadmission calls, patient care coordination, and discharge workflows.
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures supporting new practice implementation.
- Collaborate with Sterile Processing to maintain quality standards, instrument readiness, and patient safety measures.
Clinical Application Analyst
HCA IT&S
St. Petersburg, FL
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Served as a key IT resource supporting application implementation, optimization, and end-user support across teams, divisions, and multiple facilities.
- Supported multi-facility implementation efforts for clinical applications and workflow improvements.
- Partnered with enterprise, division, and facility stakeholders to coordinate testing, implementation, and adoption of application updates.
- Collaborated with senior and consulting analysts to develop best practices, deliver training, and support standardization, integration, and application optimization.
- Worked within IT service management standards and operational policies to support enterprise goals and reliable application performance.
- Partnered across the division to identify trends, share technical expertise, and improve application efficiency and user experience.
RN Circulator
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Built strong working relationships with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to support clear communication and coordinated care in the operating room.
- Maintained accurate, timely documentation throughout all phases of the surgical process.
- Supported patients and families through compassionate communication and high-quality perioperative care.
- Managed operating room supplies and inventory to support efficiency, case readiness, and continuity of care.
- Contributed to successful surgical outcomes through thorough room preparation, organization, and intraoperative support.
- Trained and mentored new staff on safe perioperative practices, teamwork, and operating room workflow.
- Pursued continuing education to remain current on perioperative standards and evidence-based nursing practice.
- Completed Perioperative Transition Program.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of seven patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Clinical Coordinator
Larchwood Inns and the PARC
Grand Junction, CO
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Supervised nursing and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted high-quality resident care, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensured appropriate staffing coverage and continuity of care by providing clinical support and operational oversight during staffing shortages and scheduling gaps.
- Served as a clinical resource to nursing staff, assisting with complex treatments, IV therapy, wound management, laboratory specimen collection, electronic order entry, behavioral interventions, and incident investigations.
- Oversaw the admission and discharge process, ensuring accurate assessments, timely documentation, care plan implementation, and seamless transitions of care.
- Conducted routine chart audits, admission reviews, and quality assurance evaluations to ensure compliance with facility policies.
- Monitored nursing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance, providing coaching and corrective guidance as needed.
- Collaborated with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to address concerns, resolve issues, and enhance resident satisfaction and care outcomes.
- Supported staff development through mentoring and ongoing education to promote clinical excellence and professional growth.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Montrose Memorial Hospital
Montrose, CO
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, administered medications and treatments, and ensured the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including nursing and medical staff, to develop and implement individualized, high-quality care plans.
- Educated patients and families on medical diagnoses, treatment plans, medication management, preventive health practices, and post-discharge follow-up care.
Head Teller
Bank of the West
Montrose, CO
11.2007 - 01.2010
- Supervised daily teller operations, ensuring efficient customer service and adherence to banking policies and procedures.
- Led, trained, and mentored teller staff, providing coaching on cash handling, customer interactions, and regulatory compliance.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
Montrose, CO
06.2004 - 11.2005
- Oversaw food preparation, kitchen operations, and facility maintenance to maintain cleanliness, efficiency, and food safety standards.
- Managed cash handling procedures, including safe counts, balance sheet reconciliation, and preparation of cash drawers for daily operations.
- Trained, coached, and developed team members across all positions, ensuring operational consistency and employee readiness.
- Led store closing procedures; including end-of-day financial reconciliation, security checks, and preparation for next-day operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO12-2016
Practical Nurse Program -
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05-2015
Associates of Arts - Humanities
Mesa State College
Montrose, CO05-2007
Skills
- CNOR, BLS, ACLS, & PALS
- Leadership Institute Training Certificate
- Epic, Meditech, and MH-Cure superuser/subject matter expert
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the Year, 2020
- Multiple DAISY Award nominations
- Clinical Ladder Level II, 2019
- Annual Student Showcase Winner, CMU, 2016
- Health Fair Phlebotomist Volunteer, 2015
- Shared Governance Committee Member
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator & Circulator
HCA Hospital for Endocrine Surgery
08.2025 - Current
Clinical Application Analyst
HCA IT&S
06.2023 - 08.2025
RN Circulator
Tampa General Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2020
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2018
Clinical Coordinator
Larchwood Inns and the PARC
12.2015 - 05.2017
Medical Surgical Nurse
Montrose Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2015
Head Teller
Bank of the West
11.2007 - 01.2010
Shift Manager
McDonald's
06.2004 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Practical Nurse Program -
Colorado Mesa University
Associates of Arts - Humanities
Mesa State College