Natalie Knight
Orlando Aesthetic Institute
Orlando
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with nearly 20 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience spanning emergency medicine, cardiovascular services, ambulatory surgery, urologic surgery, and plastic & reconstructive surgery. Experienced Clinical Nurse Manager with expertise in perioperative nursing, clinical operations, staff leadership, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and infection prevention within an accredited outpatient surgery center. Demonstrated success coordinating daily clinical operations, mentoring nursing staff, supporting accreditation readiness, managing surgical purchasing and equipment operations, and partnering with surgeons and anesthesia providers to deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered care. Recognized for dependable leadership, compassionate patient advocacy, and creating collaborative environments where patients receive exceptional care and clinical teams can thrive.
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager | Registered Nurse
6 Years 3 Months- Lead daily clinical operations for an accredited ambulatory surgery center supporting four plastic surgeons while maintaining an active clinical role in Pre-op, OR, and PACU.
- Coordinate staffing, workflow, surgical purchasing, inventory, equipment readiness, preventive maintenance, and vendor communication.
- Mentor nursing staff while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered work environment.
- Support QUAD A accreditation readiness through infection prevention, sterilization oversight, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership to improve workflows and maintain safe, efficient surgical operations.
Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse
11 Months- Provided comprehensive preoperative and post-anesthesia nursing care in a high-volume outpatient surgery center affiliated with Orlando Regional Medical Center.
- Delivered total perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing cosmetic/reconstructive, orthopedic, general, urological, and vascular surgical procedures.
- Performed patient assessments, IV insertion, medication administration, patient education, discharge planning, and post-anesthesia recovery.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered surgical care.
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Services
7 Years 11 Months- Delivered comprehensive perioperative nursing care across Pre-op, Operating Room, and PACU.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure safe, efficient surgical care.
- Provided patient education, recovery care, discharge planning, and clinical documentation.
Pre/Post Catheterization Charge Nurse
2 Years 10 Months- Led daily operations for a 22-bed cardiovascular procedural unit caring for approximately 15–30 patients daily.
- Coordinated staffing assignments, patient flow, physician communication, and emergency response.
- Delivered specialized pre and post-procedural cardiovascular nursing care.
- Mentored nurses while promoting teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient safety.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
2 Years 2 Months- Provided emergency nursing care for adult and pediatric patients in triage, acute care, Fast Track, and observation.
- Performed rapid assessment, IV therapy, medication administration, airway management, cardiac monitoring, and emergency stabilization.
- Developed the critical thinking and clinical judgment that became the foundation for future leadership roles.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Associate in Arts
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Clinical Leadership
Staff Scheduling
Mentorship
Staff education
Team Development
Workflow Improvement
Inventory Management/Surgical Purchasing
Equipment Management/Preventative Maintenance
Quality & Safety: QUAD A Readiness/Regulatory compliance
Infection Control/Prevention
Sterilization Processes
Patient Safety
Clinical Practice: Pre-op
OR
PACU
General Anesthesia Recovery
Airway Management
IV Therapy
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Certification
- Florida Registered Nurse License (Active)
- ACLS (Current)
- BLS (Current)
- Electronic Medical Record Systems: Nextech
- Cerner
- Epic
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager | Registered Nurse
Orlando Aesthetic Institute
05.2020 - CurrentRead More
Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse
ACC Surgery Center at Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 05.2020Read More
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Services
Mills Avenue Surgery Center/Kidney Stone Center(Advent Health)
06.2011 - 05.2019Read More
Pre/Post Catheterization Charge Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center(Orlando Health)
08.2008 - 06.2011Read More
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Dr. Phillips Hospital (Orlando Health)
06.2006 - 08.2008Read More
St. Petersburg College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing
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Valencia Community College
Associate in Arts
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Valencia Community College
Associate of Science in Nursing from Nursing
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