JEANNE WALLACE MSN, RN, CNOR
ORO VALLEY,AZ
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
- Circulator assigned to General, Trauma, Transplant, Orthopedics, Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Robotics, and Ortho-Spine cases
- Charge Nurse for the Surgical Unit
- Cross-trained to scrub General and Robotics cases as well as float to PreOp and PACU
- Preceptor for students and new hires to the surgical unit
- Clinical ladder level IV
- Member of the Clinical Practice Council evaluating updates and changes to hospital policies
Registered Nurse, Travel
Supplemental Healthcare, Flex care, Aya Healthcare
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Assignment at St Luke’s/Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY: Circulator in General, Orthopedics, Gynecology, Urology, and Neurology cases
- Assignment at Banner Del E Webb Hospital in Sun City West, AZ: Circulator in General, Orthopedics, Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, and Robotics cases
- 2 assignments at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY: Circulator on the Ortho/Spine team
- 4 assignments at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, AZ: Circulator in General, Trauma, Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Robotics cases
Registered Nurse
Olean General Hospital
05.2002 - 08.2016
- May 2002 - April 2003 Medical/Surgical primarily caring for postoperative orthopedic surgical patients
- April 2003 – Oct 2008 Women’s Health unit: Cross-trained to Labor & Delivery, Post-partum, Newborn Nursery, and Post-operative Gynecological surgical patient care
- May 2007 obtained a certification in Lactation Counseling and from May 2007 to May 2008 provided approximately4-6 hours per week of lactation counseling to nursing mothers admitted at Olean General Hospital
- May 2008 transfer to Surgical Services Registered Nurse in the OR: Duties include scrubbing and circulating for cases ranging from general surgery, orthopedics, gynecological procedures, and Ear/Nose and Throat procedures
- Cross-trained in Ambulatory surgery and endoscopy and maintained per-diem status on the Women’s Health Unit
- 2012 was a team member opening the Mildred Milliman Outpatient Surgery Center: Advised on set up of the building, flow of patients through the building, and supplies needed
- Transferred to the Outpatient Surgery Center in the pre/post-operative unit: Duties include Charge Nurse, admitting patients for procedures and post-anesthesia care (Phase2), and preparing patients for discharge
- Expired New York State RN License #533872-1
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist to DNP
08-2026
Enrolled in Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist to DNP
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
12.2024
- Sigma Theta Tau Member
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
05.2002
Nursing
05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
05.1994
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Public Relations
Certification - Registered Nurse First Assistant
01-2026
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Leadership and management
- Patient assessments
- Nursing research utilization
- Healthcare policy advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Interprofessional collaboration
- EMR / EHR: Cerner
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical quality improvement
- Performance improvement
Certification
- Arizona RN License #RN204162 Expires04/01/2025
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute. Expires 12/19/25
- BLS, ACLS, PALS (RQI) Expires 3/31/2025
- Sigma Theta Tau – Beta Mu chapter inducted 4/18/2026
- American Nurses Association – Arizona Nurses Association
- Association of Operating Room Nurses – Grand Canyon Chapter
- National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists – Transition to Practice Member
- Expected March 2025: Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification (AGCNS-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Emergency Nurses Association Expires 2/24/2025
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
- 1998-2001 First Lieutenant to Captain Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Military Intelligence
- 1995-1998 Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant New York Army National Guard, Military Intelligence
- 1994-1995 Second Lieutenant Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course
Preceptorships
Spring 2024 (200 hours) Adult-Gerontology Practicum I: Complex patient focus at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, AZ
Summer 2024 (100 hours) Adult-Gerontology Wellness Practicum: Outpatient health maintenance focus at Hidalgo Medical System in Silver City, NM
Fall 2024 (200 hours) Adult-Gerontology Practicum II: Systems focus at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, AZ
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