Megan Matteson
Villa Rica,GA
Summary
Seasoned Charge Nurse/Circulating Nurse with a proven track record at Piedmont Hospital, adept in managing operating room coordination and surgical caseloads. Expert in sterile techniques and surgical equipment, including Da Vinci robotic systems. Demonstrates exceptional professionalism and adaptability, with a significant role in liver transplant teams. CNOR certified and committed to compassionate patient care and meticulous documentation in EPIC.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Emory University Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Increased patient satisfaction with preoperative care by thoroughly explaining procedures and addressing any questions or concerns.
- Demonstrated adaptability to various types of surgeries, swiftly learning new techniques when required.
- Improved surgical team efficiency by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members during operations.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the operating room by fostering strong teamwork among all staff members involved in each case.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Charge Nurse/Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Piedmont Hospital
10.2014 - Current
- Coordinated the staff and surgery schedule for 28 operating rooms with the anesthesia coordinator.
- Ten-year transplant team member for livers, kidneys, and kidney/pancreas surgeries. Member of the liver transplant call team.
- Circulating experience in robotic surgery includes the Da Vinci Si and Da Vinci Xi systems.
- Circulating experience in bariatrics, general, GYN, hepatobiliary, and urology surgeries.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in EPIC.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Hospital
06.2009 - 10.2014
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Mentored new nurses, facilitating smooth transition into their roles while fostering teamwork and professional growth.
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to optimize patient care delivery on the surgical floor.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fletcher Allen Healthcare
10.2005 - 06.2009
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Mentored new nurses, facilitating smooth transition into their roles while fostering teamwork and professional growth.
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to optimize patient care delivery on the surgical floor.
- Managed caseload of 4 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA05.2005
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Surgical equipment knowledge
- Sterile Technique Expertise
- Professionalism
- Adapting to Change
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Patient
- Calm and Composed
- EPIC
Certification
- CNOR
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Emory University Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse/Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Piedmont Hospital
10.2014 - Current
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Hospital
06.2009 - 10.2014
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fletcher Allen Healthcare
10.2005 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cape Cod Community College
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