Shiquita Stewart
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Results-driven Operating Room Supervisor and Registered Nurse with a proven ability to lead outpatient surgical teams, optimize staffing, and improve workflow efficiency. Experienced in managing daily operations, resolving staff challenges, and collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. Recognized for building accountability, strengthening team performance, and maintaining efficient case flow.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Supervisor
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, AR
12.2025 - Current
- Direct daily operations of a 14-member outpatient surgery team, optimizing staffing, workflow efficiency, and patient throughput.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and sterile processing to maintain case flow and patient safety.
- Oversee staff assignments and call coverage while ensuring adherence to departmental policies.
- Monitor inventory levels of surgical supplies, contributing to timely replenishment and cost management.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, AR
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in preparing sterile instruments and equipment for 16 surgical procedures per week.
- Maintained accurate documentation of procedures, ensuring compliance with hospital policies.
- Provided support and guidance to new nursing staff during their orientation process in the operating room.
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
Registered Nurse, Patient Flow Facilitator
Baptist Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
07.2019 - 11.2024
- Delivered patient-centered care by assessing and monitoring vital signs and medical history.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- Managed emergency response procedures, ensuring rapid intervention in critical situations for optimal care delivery.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient conditions, and documented changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Administered critical care treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, providing life-saving interventions as part of rapid response team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2019
Skills
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Surgical expertise
- Effective communication
- Staff supervision and training
- Team leadership and motivation
Accomplishments
- 2023 Arkansas Great 100 Nurse
Certification
CPR/BLS certified- February 2026
to February 2028
Timeline
Operating Room Supervisor
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
12.2025 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
10.2024 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
11.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Patient Flow Facilitator
Baptist Medical Center
07.2019 - 11.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock