NICHOLE STALLWORTH
Peachtree Corners,GA
Summary
Tissue Recovery Coordinator / Surgical Technologist with 17 years at LifeLink and 2 years of intraoperative cell salvage/blood recovery experience. Skilled in performing hands-on organ and tissue recovery procedures, coordinating surgical workflows, maintaining sterile and aseptic technique, and managing clinical documentation. Experienced in donor transportation, rapid-response cases, and high-acuity operating room environments, while maintaining calm leadership and compassionate communication with families and surgical teams. Mission-driven, dependable, and eager to contribute full-time as a Surgical Coordinator I, bringing both clinical expertise and operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cert. Perioperative Blood Management Tech
Comprehensive Care Services
11.2023 - Current
- Provide intraoperative cell salvage and blood recovery support during high-acuity surgical procedures.
- Operate and maintain cell salvage equipment in compliance with sterile technique and infection control standards.
- Assist surgical teams with patient monitoring, OR flow, and rapid troubleshooting of equipment or procedural needs.
- Prepare, maintain, and coordinate all sterile fields, instruments, and supplies required for intraoperative blood management.
- Document all intraoperative procedures accurately and timely in compliance with clinical and organizational standards.
- Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to ensure efficient workflow, patient safety, and seamless care delivery.
- Respond promptly to rapid-response situations, supporting extended on-call and high-energy surgical environments.
Tissue Recovery Coordinator
LifeLink of Ga.
07.2007 - 07.2023
- Performed hands-on organ and tissue recovery procedures for transplantation, applying advanced sterile and aseptic technique in accordance with LifeLink protocols.
- Coordinated tissue recovery operations to ensure timely, efficient processing and workflow in the OR.
- Collaborated with medical staff to assess donor eligibility and suitability for recovery.
- Managed documentation and compliance with organizational, state, and federal regulatory standards.
- Circulated in operating room and medical examiner settings to support procedural flow and address environmental or equipment needs.
- Trained and mentored new staff on recovery protocols and best practices, reinforcing sterile technique and procedural standards.
- Oversaw donor transportation and post-recovery processes, including OR breakdown and post-mortem care.
- Communicated effectively with Tissue Recovery Managers, surgical teams, and multidisciplinary staff to ensure coordinated recoveries.
- Demonstrated reliability and stamina within extended, unpredictable on-call schedules and rapid-response recovery environments.
Education
Diagnostic Ultrasonography
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE AND TECHNOLOGY
Atlanta, GA02-2026
Skills
- Hands-On Organ & Tissue Recovery
- Surgical & Tissue Recovery Coordination
- Intraoperative Cell Saver / Blood Salvage
- Sterile & Aseptic Technique (Scrub & Circulate)
- Operating Room Setup, Breakdown & Instrumentation
- Extended On-Call & Rapid Response Coverage
- Donor & Family-Centered Communication
- Accurate Clinical Documentation & Compliance
- Equipment & Supply Oversight
- Training & Mentoring of Staff
- Workflow Optimization & Team Collaboration
- Mission-Driven, High-Reliability Performance
Timeline
Cert. Perioperative Blood Management Tech
Comprehensive Care Services
11.2023 - Current
Tissue Recovery Coordinator
LifeLink of Ga.
07.2007 - 07.2023
Diagnostic Ultrasonography
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE AND TECHNOLOGY