Michelle Cowan
Summary
Highly-skilled and versatile Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) adept to providing attentive surgical assistance during operating procedures. Proactive individual focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Enjoys working in high pressure situations.
Industrious and proficient organizer accomplished at diligent prioritization and time management. Meticulous surgical team member skilled at coordinating supplies and instruments to prepare for procedures and assist staff.
Dedicated RNFA offering 36 years of experience and success in working as an integral member of the surgical team. Highly knowledgeable in a wide range of procedures, including but not limited to General, Laparoscopic, Robotics, Vascular, Cardiovascular, Plastics, GYN, GU, Neuro, Ortho, ENT, Podiatry.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.1989 - 11.2026
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Next Move Nurse Travel Agency @ Children's Mercy
11.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing @ Cox Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Mercy Hospital Joplin
05.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Freeman Hospital West
10.2018 - 05.2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO05.2006
Registered Nurse First Assistant Certificate - Registered Nurse First Assistant
St. Louis Community College
St Louis, MO05.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05.1996
Skills
- Anticipation
- Handling tissue, cutting, dissecting,
- Retracting, providing exposure
- Hemostasis, clamping, tying, pressure
- Visualization, suctioning, sponging
- Wound closure, suturing, stapling
- Dressing surgical site
- Robotic surgery
- Providing patient safety and comfort
- Being a resource person for OR team
Certification
- BLS - 2026
- ACLS - 2026
- PALS - 2026
- CNOR - 2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Next Move Nurse Travel Agency @ Children's Mercy
11.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing @ Cox Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Mercy Hospital Joplin
05.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Freeman Hospital West
10.2018 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.1989 - 11.2026
Registered Nurse First Assistant Certificate - Registered Nurse First Assistant
St. Louis Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University