Marcelo Valencia RN.CNOR.RNFA.
Marcelo Valencia, RN, CNOR, RNFA, is a highly experienced perioperative leader with more than 34 years of expertise specializing in trauma and orthopedic surgery. Since 1991, he has served within the Jackson Memorial Health System, one of the nation’s leading academic and Level I trauma institutions, building an extensive career spanning surgical technology, perioperative nursing, and Registered Nurse First Assistant practice. Throughout his career, he has worked in high-acuity surgical and teaching environments, contributing to complex trauma and orthopedic procedures while mentoring surgical residents and multidisciplinary teams. Extensive frontline experience has provided deep expertise in surgical workflow optimization, perioperative best practices, procedural efficiency, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Commitment to advancing trauma care and surgical excellence led to participation in the Rio de Janeiro Trauma Training Program supporting World Cup trauma preparedness initiatives. In addition to clinical practice, he serves as a CNOR Review Instructor and Florida Board of Nursing Provider, reflecting a longstanding dedication to professional education and advancement of perioperative standards. A dedicated advocate for the profession, he has held numerous leadership positions within AORN South Florida, including President, President-Elect, Education Chair, and Board Member. He also serves as President of Core Professionals Inc., supporting professional development and educational initiatives within the perioperative community. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, he brings decades of clinical expertise, leadership, education, and a forward-thinking perspective. His passion lies in advancing innovation, improving surgical workflows, mentoring future healthcare professionals, and helping shape the future of perioperative care.