Joshua Murphy
Albuquerque
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Services Nurse Manager with extensive experience at Lovelace Medical Center, excelling in quality improvement initiatives and staff mentoring. Proven ability to enhance patient flow coordination and ensure regulatory compliance, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth within high-volume perioperative environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Services Nurse Manager
Lovelace Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Provide clinical and operational leadership for perioperative services within a high-volume hospital OR
- Supervise and mentor nursing staff and charge nurses, promoting accountability, engagement, and professional growth
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, sterile processing, and hospital leadership to support efficient daily OR operations
- Assist with staffing coordination, scheduling, and patient flow to support safe, timely surgical care
- Support quality initiatives, policy adherence, and performance improvement efforts aligned with organizational goals
- Main Operating Room
Charge Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse / Lead Orthopedic Nurse Coordinator
Lovelace Medical Center
04.2017 - 08.2024
- Led daily OR operations, including case flow coordination, staffing assignments, and escalation management
- Served as a clinical and operational resource for nursing staff, surgeons, and anesthesia teams
- Coordinated orthopedic service line workflows to support efficiency and continuity of care
- Acted as liaison between frontline staff and leadership to address operational challenges and patient care concerns
- Supported orientation, mentoring, and ongoing development of perioperative nursing staff
- Main Operating Room
Circulator and Scrub Nurse
Lovelace Medical Center
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided direct perioperative nursing care as circulator and scrub nurse across multiple surgical specialties
- Maintained strict adherence to aseptic technique, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Supported efficient room turnover and intraoperative workflow
- Main Operating Room
Lead Patient Care Assistant
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque
10.2009 - 06.2016
- Delivered direct patient care while serving as a resource and mentor for support staff
- Assisted with coordination of unit activities and workflow
- Developed foundational leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in a clinical setting
- Albuquerque, NM
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Breckenridge School of Nursing
12.2015
Skills
- Surgical services management
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Staff mentoring
- Patient flow coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Perioperative protocols
Degree
BSN, CNOR
Certification
- CNOR, Active
- Laser Safety Officer, Active
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
Leadership And Operational Competencies
- Perioperative operations and patient flow management
- Staff leadership, coaching, and performance management
- OR scheduling, throughput optimization, and resource coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and support services
- Quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
- Conflict resolution and high-acuity decision-making
- Change management and team engagement
- Operational leadership in fast-paced surgical environments
Professional Development
LeadWell Nurse Leadership Program, 12/01/25, operational leadership, team engagement, performance management, healthcare systems thinking
Timeline
Surgical Services Nurse Manager
Lovelace Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse / Lead Orthopedic Nurse Coordinator
Lovelace Medical Center
04.2017 - 08.2024
Circulator and Scrub Nurse
Lovelace Medical Center
02.2016 - 02.2017
Lead Patient Care Assistant
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
10.2009 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Breckenridge School of Nursing