- Playing drums
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- Reading
- Hiking
- Traveling
Matthew Wilcox
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with robust clinical expertise drawn from 750+ high‑acuity cardiovascular surgeries at the Cleveland Clinic and three years of battlefield medicine with the U.S. Army. Skilled at performing comprehensive assessments, prioritizing patient safety, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Excels at wound care, medication management, and patient education—key competencies for delivering high‑quality home health care. Adept at adapting to diverse home environments, ensuring continuity of care, and building trusting relationships with patients and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
08.2023 - 04.2026
- Scrubbed and circulated in more than 750 complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures, maintaining 100 % instrument counts and sterile technique.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to deliver safe perioperative care, demonstrating calm leadership during emergencies and case conversions.
- Assisted with heart and lung transplants and supported innovative procedures such as Cleveland Clinic’s first robotic aortic valve replacement.
- Provided comprehensive post‑operative assessments and patient education, ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home and coordination with home health services.
- Documented care using electronic medical records (Epic), ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Combat Medic & Operations Specialist
U.S. Army
01.2010 - 06.2019
- Delivered trauma care, IV therapy, and field triage in high‑pressure environments, transporting and stabilizing wounded soldiers.
- Educated soldiers on preventive health measures and maintained meticulous medical records.
- Managed medical logistics and supply chains for a combat unit, ensuring availability of critical supplies and equipment.
- Honed leadership and teamwork skills while operating under rigorous conditions; recognized for discipline and reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
05-2023
- Clinical rotations in Critical Care/OR, Med‑Surg, Pediatrics/OB, Long‑Term Care, and Mental Health
- GPA: 3.6
Skills
- Comprehensive patient assessment & care planning
- Wound care surgical
- Medication administration & management
- IV therapy
- Phlebotomy
- Catheter & drain care
- Patient & family education
- Care coordination with physicians & therapists
- Time management
- Autonomous practice
- Military discipline
- Teamwork
- Preoperative assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse, AZ
- BLS Certified
Interests
Timeline
Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse - Cleveland Clinic
08.2023 - 04.2026
Combat Medic & Operations Specialist - U.S. Army
01.2010 - 06.2019
Arizona College of Nursing - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Nursing