suzanne mcgowan
@suzannemcgowan
Registered Nurse with 8+ years delivering perioperative patient care.
What I'm looking for
I am a Registered Nurse with over eight years of perioperative and circulating experience across multiple surgical specialties, licensed to practice in Michigan and Arizona. I excel at advocating for patients, coordinating care between OR teams and surgeons, and independently managing clinical priorities in fast-paced environments.
I continuously pursue professional development through committee work, advanced certifications, and training in electronic charting systems like Cerner and Epic. My background includes strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills developed both in healthcare and earlier roles in regional management and field sales.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Registered Nurse - Circulator
Trinity Health St. Mary Mercy
Jun 2016 - Present (9 years 3 months)
Provide circulating nursing across multiple surgical specialties, coordinating care between OR staff, surgeons, and patients to ensure timely procedures and maintain patient safety; participate in committees and pursue advanced certifications to improve outcomes.
Registered Nurse - Circulator
Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy
Oct 2015 - Jun 2016 (8 months)
Worked as a circulating RN at a Level I trauma center, completed an eight-month scrub technician training, and improved OR team communication while managing sterilization and preparation of surgical equipment and patients.
Managed territory call plans and market strategies to retain and expand client base, led client training initiatives, and conducted post-sales surveys to improve customer satisfaction.
Regional Manager
Family Weight Loss Center
Jan 1988 - Dec 1991 (3 years 11 months)
Led and trained an eight-person team across multiple centers, drove operational performance, and achieved recognition as a top-performing region.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Schoolcraft College
Associate Degree in Applied Science, Nursing
Completed an Associate Degree in Applied Science (Registered Nurse) preparing for clinical nursing practice and licensure.
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations with coursework focused on communications and public outreach.
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