Reeves, Trahan Earn RNFA Certification

02/16/23

Melissa Reeves, RN and MeMe Trahan, RN, with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) have earned RN First Assistant (RNFA) certification from the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN).

The AORN defines an RNFA as a perioperative registered nurse who works in collaboration with the surgeon and healthcare team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Through the rigorous RNFA education and certification process, Reeves and Trahan gained the necessary knowledge, experience and skills needed to successfully serve in this expanded role. As RNFAs, both serve at the physician's direction, providing an additional pair of high-quality skilled hands to ensure comprehensive quality care is provided to the patient during a surgical procedure.

Reeves has been a member of the WCCH patient care team for over twenty-two years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McNeese State University, as well as, advanced life support (ALS), basic life support (BLS) and certified perioperative nurse (CNOR) credentials.

Trahan joined WCCH in 2008 after being an educator in the public school system for eight years. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Health & Human Performance from McNeese State University. Trahan also holds pediatric advanced life support (PALS), advanced life support (ALS), basic life support (BLS) and certified perioperative nurse (CNOR) certifications.